09/14/2025
From a Hand Bell to Call Buttons: The Heart of Care
When I was growing up, my father had a small brass hand bell that he kept by his side. One ring meant something simple, two rings meant it was a little urgent, and if he shook it frantically—it meant we had to run because it was an emergency.
That bell wasn’t just a sound; it was a lifeline. A way to feel heard, cared for, and never alone.