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He turned his attention to health care after immigrating to the United States, where in time he matriculated at the University of Texas in Dallas. To get by, he took a job in the IT department of a nursinghome, where he quickly realized that health care technology could use an upgrade.
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Keeping a safe home for my parents that they liked was a huge challenge. We may struggle to manage care at home, whether in the careeshome or our home. Once we find the next home, we may face more changes because a facility gets new management or closes. I moved my dad a week after my moms funeral.
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