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Meet Our Participants: Yang Doonam

Mr. Yang has been a Teamcare participant for 8 years and is enrolled in Teamcare at the time of posting.

After losing his leg in a car accident, Mr, Yang, didn’t have ability or confidence to leave his house and be seen in public. With the help of Physical Therapist Choi at CenterLight Teamcare, he gained the confidence he needed to walk again and now inspires his friends at the Flushing Teamcare center. At CenterLight Teamcare we are privileged to help older adults all across New York City, Westchester and Long Island stay out of nursing homes and live their best life in their own homes and communities! Teamcare is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly 55 and over by CenterLight Healthcare www.centerlightteamcare.org Are you a caregiver? We’re here to help! Sign up to download our e-book “How to Know Your Loved One is Ready for Long Term Care” on our blog: www.centerlighthealthcare.org/blog/10-signs-loved-one-ready-long-term-care Find out if you or your loved one qualifies today! Call 1-877-212-8877, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (TTY | 711) or email us at info@centerlight.org

My name is Yang Doonam. I am 64 years old. I live in Flushing, Queens. I was born in Korea, I have 2 kids. I worked as a sewing machine engineer to raise my kids.

Mr. Yang smiling

In 1984, I migrated to Paraguay and I continued to work as a sewing machines engineer, but Oct. 1st of 1988, I believe in my memory, I was crossing the street. That country is dark. That day after I finished work, I was on my way home. I was crossing the street and I got hit. I was in so much pain and the doctor had recommended amputating my leg, knee down.

mr yang walking

I came to America in 1997. At first, I can only work sitting down so I worked at a jewelry factory.  After retirement, I found CenterLight through a newspaper ad. When I first met with the physical therapist I had crutches and I couldn’t come outside as much. After meeting Therapist Choi, I have courage and I am living healthier.

Mr. Yang and his physical therapist

My friend invited me to go fishing as a hobby and because of my exercise, I saw an improvement in my arms. Catching fish became easier. When I do catch fish and bring it home, I filet it myself, we sit as a family, I enjoy watching them eat and it has become my hobby. The reason why I exercise like this to protect my health so even with this disability, I am proud of myself.

mr. yang exercising

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I attend 4 days a week.  I chit chat with my friends, I play chess, I read the newspaper, then I go and exercise in the PT room and when I leave, I always bring dinner home.

mr. yang playing chess

For this, I’m so happy.  When I come here, I always feel new. Coming to Teamcare gives me a sense of belonging and that’s extremely important to me. I’m really satisfied here!

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Pending CMS and DOH approval
Last updated September 18, 2019

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