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What a 100th birthday taught me about caring for seniors

Mesa nurse practitioner: Primary care isn’t just clinical, it’s personal

Ajitha Nair, FNP

Submitted photo/CenterWell Senior Primary Care

Mesa resident Neil Farlow recently celebrated his 100th birthday with the medical team that has supported him over the years. From left, are, medical assistants Madisyn Parrott and Pedro Molina, family nurse practitioner Ajitha Nair, Farlow, lead medical assistant Marleana Flores and medical assistant Jennifer Gomez.

Submitted photo/CenterWell Senior Primary Care

OPINION — When one of my patients recently reached the remarkable milestone of turning 100, our care team invited him in for a special celebration. As is his nature, he expressed appreciation, but truth be told, we were the grateful ones.

We feel fortunate not only to share this special moment with him, but to have been by his side for his health journey for as long as we have.

That’s because primary care isn’t just clinical, it’s personal.

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