Visiting Nurse Keeps Elderly Patients' Spirits Up: Hamilton Hero

HAMILTON, MA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes

This submission comes from Alice Fuller who nominated Elizabeth Shroot.

Where the nominee lives:
Hamilton

Name of the nominee:
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Shroot, RN

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
Cares for elderly and homebound patients within the towns of Hamilton and Wenham.

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?:
Provides in home care to several elderly and medically compromised patients in Hamilton and Wenham, has organized and supported volunteers sewing face masks to provide personal protection for several caregivers and their family members, while also caring for her own immediate and extended family's needs. She also leads virtual Pilates groups to help keep people physically active and healthy during these challenging times.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She is a dedicated and dependable professional RN, devoted to her patients and always has a smile on her face, no matter how tired she is.

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