""[Dance] means everything to me. I always kept it part of my life. My husband and I just dance around the house, going out to events and dancing. We were always there. There was a dance going on - we were there.""
"Shirley Johnson, 85, never imagined she'd dance again after her leg amputation, but the Golden Dreams program at RiverSpring Living helped her reclaim that joy."
Shirley Johnson, an 85-year-old resident at RiverSpring Living, resumed dancing after receiving a prosthetic leg through the Golden Dreams program. This program promotes resident goals and desires, emphasizing fulfillment in later life. Johnson, who had not danced since the 1980s, cherished her passion for movement and music, recalling joyful moments with her late husband and family. Following years of health challenges, including leg amputation, Johnson's experience highlights the significance of realizing dreams despite adversity.
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