"Looking for a compassionate person to help take care of our sweet 54 year old boss. He is a fiercely independent person who nevertheless needs help with certain tasks, such as admin and errands. He likes craft beers, iced coffee, and spending time with his beloved grandchildren. He would love a reliable, caring companion to help him get through the day with more ease and retain independence."

my point here is that it was never 'needing assistance' that was stigmatized. it's being disabled.

you're allowed to need assistance for other reasons, even the exact same tasks. a rich person hires someone to clean their home and that actually boosts their social status. a disabled person needs the exact same service and it's a source of great shame. what's the difference?

Koi Pond