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  1. Expectations - Overview
  2. Expectation 1 You should expect to be listened to, valued, and respected
  3. Expectation 2 You should expect knowledgeable and compassionate health care
  4. Expectation 3 You should expect to get medications that will only make you feel better, not worse
  5. Expectation 4 You should expect never to be abandoned or forgotten
  6. Expectation 5 You should expect not to live a life of loneliness or depression
  7. Expectation 6 You should expect to live life as pain-free as possible
  8. Expectation 7 You should expect never to be the object of prejudice or abuse
  9. Expectation 8 You should expect to get the help you need to live life to the fullest
  10. Expectation 9 You should expect to live up to your potential and have hope for the future
  11. Expectation 10 You should expect to be in control of your life and understand what is happening to you
  12. Expectation 11 And most importantly... You should expect never to be taken advantage of except for your talents, knowledge, and wisdom
  13. Reflection Activity
  14. Course Feedback - Expectations
  1. High Expectations
  2. Expectation 8 You should expect to get the help you need to live life to the fullest
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Expectation 8 You should expect to get the help you need to live life to the fullest

Robert Stall MD

Everyone needs help sometimes. As you grow older, your needs may shift—but your right to a meaningful, joyful life does not. You should expect to receive the support you need to stay active, independent, and engaged in the ways that matter to you.

Living life to the fullest doesn’t mean doing everything alone. It means having the right tools, services, and relationships in place to enjoy your days with comfort, confidence, and purpose. That might look like help around the house, transportation to appointments, assistive devices, or someone to talk to when you’re feeling low. It might mean participating in activities you love—or trying something new.

Too often, people hesitate to ask for help out of pride, fear of being a burden, or simply not knowing what’s available. But needing support isn’t a weakness—it’s human. Getting help can empower you to stay connected to the people, places, and passions that bring meaning to your life.

Support can come from many sources: family, friends, neighbors, professionals, volunteers, community programs, and more. Whatever your goals—whether it’s walking with less pain, learning to use a smartphone, or finding someone to share meals with—you have the right to ask for and receive help that fits your life.

Action Plan

1. Identify What You Need
Take a moment to reflect: What would make your daily life easier or more enjoyable? Where could a little support go a long way?

2. Ask for Help Without Guilt
Start the conversation with someone you trust. It’s okay to say, “I could use a hand with…” or “I’m not sure who to ask, but I need…”

3. Explore Local Resources
Look into senior centers, aging services, transportation programs, or care coordination services in your community. You may be surprised by what’s available.

4. Use Technology (With Support, If Needed)
Many services—like grocery delivery, virtual classes, or telehealth—can help you stay independent. Ask someone to help set things up if it feels overwhelming.

5. Stay Open to Receiving
Accepting support can open doors to more freedom, more connection, and more joy. You deserve to live a life that feels full, not limited.

Getting help isn’t about giving up—it’s about getting what you need to keep going, growing, and thriving. Expect nothing less.