Mike is always looking to see what is going on around him to keep his wife safe.
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So, you’re more apprehensive, you’re always looking, always watching. What’s that person going to do that’s coming down here towards us? Are they going to be in the way? Is she going to trip when she was using her cane or whatever. So you’re always, as a caregiver when you’re out looking, me in particular, always looking at what’s going on around you.
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