She learned patience while caring for patients
Tria Hodge hangs out while waiting for a class to start at Lee College.
“I’ve always been in the medical field. I used to work in assisted living homes, helping elderly patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia. For the past nine years, I’ve worked with kids who have mild retardation and adults with autism.”
What’s the most important skill for that type of work?
“Patience. I didn’t used to have much patience. I had a very low tolerance level. I was a distant person, too. But working with people who have these kinds of challenges, you learn to be more patient. You learn to deal with people better. Honestly, I think it’s helped me more than I’ve helped them.”
— Tria Hodge
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