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22 Surgeries Later, This Marine Asked for Help | Dialed In Health

22 Surgeries Later, This Marine Asked for Help | Dialed In Health

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 What happens when a US Marine and professional MMA fighter with 22 surgeries finally admits he needs help? Clark Bevens served in the Marine Corps from 1993 to 2001, fought 24 professional fights, won world titles in jiu jitsu, and spent decades ignoring injuries because asking for help felt like weakness. After COVID forced him to step back from running a major health club organization, the pain caught up with him. In this episode of Dialed In Health, host Melissa Goodwin sits down with Clark in his home in Yankton, South Dakota, alongside his Kore Cares team: Emily Pinkleman (CNA) and Carly King (Agency Manager). They talk about what in home care actually looks like day to day, how caregivers build trust with clients, why so many people (especially veterans) delay getting the care they deserve, and how to get past the pride and embarrassment that keeps people suffering alone. Kore Cares provides in home care across 38 counties in South Dakota, serving people of all ages and abilities. In this episode, we cover: 0:00 Introduction 0:58 What happens when a veteran finally asks for help? 2:57 From the Marines to MMA to 22 surgeries 4:41 Why is it so hard for veterans to ask for care? 7:07 What gave you the courage to get help? 9:01 Why did you move to South Dakota for medical care? 10:04 What does an in home caregiver actually do every day? 11:44 How do you build trust between a caregiver and a client? 13:35 How does Core Cares match caregivers to clients? 15:35 What does a typical day of in home care look like? 17:05 Can you recover and get back to your life after major injury? 18:04 What advice would a veteran give someone afraid to ask for help? 20:36 How do you get over the embarrassment of needing help at home? 22:22 Wrap up and how to reach Kore Cares 23:09 Subscribe and connect Connect with Kore Cares: https://www.korecares.com/ Connect with Dialed In Health: vitalitygrowthlabs.com Provider Directory: vitalitygrowthlabs.com/thedirectory Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lonetreetallow Want to be a guest on Dialed In Health? Apply here: https://dialedinhealth.kit.com/39b0bb...
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