There is one thing that every human being across the universe has in common. There comes a point in our lifetime where we become, dare I say it, old. Can anybody actually define the term old? According to the old(pun intended) reliable Google, the proper definition is “ having lived for a long time; no longer young ”.

Now that we’ve let Google’s atrocious excuse for a definition sink in, I’d like to share with you that you are only as old as you feel. I know “old” people in their seventies who make it a priority to go salsa dancing once a week, and others whom no longer afford the luxury of being able to walk. Like I said, old is a feeling, not an age. In an effort to keep our souls vibrant, and lively, we depend on the company that surrounds us.

In the medical field, Patient Care Technicians play a critical role. They aid patients in hospitals, nursing homes and even doctor’s offices. In fact, they spend the most time with the patients. When facing a critical illness, or health issue, no matter our age, we feel old and we feel helpless.

I’ve had the pleasure of observing the effects of a loving, caring, and gentle Patient Care Technician. My grandfather has a disease known as Cirrhosis of the liver. It can lead to liver failure and his spirits were down. His Patient Care Tech took care of him with love and kindness, which fed his soul, far beyond the ice chips she fed his mouth.

Beyond making a sound living, you are replenishing the soul of those who need you most. You can be leading a life of servitude without even realizing it.