Beth Ireland

There are angels walking among us, and we may not even be aware of them. At Paladin, Inc., people known as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) care for individuals who have developmental or physical disabilities every day, despite the COVID-19...

It’s no secret that as the quarantine stretches on, coping with the isolation and change to routines can be difficult. We have all found ourselves, almost overnight, in a new world, having to learn new practices. That can wear on a body, mind, and...

With the closure of schools and the continuation of the quarantine, many educators and local municipalities are finding a new way to spread some cheer and hope. From teachers on parade to Easter Bunny drive-bys, communities are showing a new way of...

A 50th anniversary, the golden anniversary, is a milestone for any relationship, but especially for the relationship that VNA of Northwest Indiana (NWI) has with the communities they serve. Over the last five decades, VNA of NWI has been building a...

In today’s world, one of the most frustrating things that can happen is to lose electric power. We’ve all been there, and we’ve all felt the sense of helplessness in waiting for the lights to come back on. While many of us want to believe that...

Margaret Espar boards a Paladin, Inc. non-emergency transportation bus, ready to be safely taken to her medical appointment. As she gets onto the bus, she sees a familiar face, her former coworker and friend, Patricia Finney. They lost...

So, you’re working from home for the time being. Of course, it’s great. The commute is super short, your pet is happy, and yeah, it’s casual Friday every day (And let’s be honest, sometimes it’s more than casual. PJs, anyone?) In...

When you have a last name like Ireland, you get pretty into all things Irish. Second to Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day is my favorite holiday. Whether it’s feasting on corned beef and cabbage or wearing green from head to toe, I’ve been known to...