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Rachel Dupont is a former copywriter at A Place for Mom. With hands-on experience in senior care, child care, and special needs care, Rachel has a passion for creative writing that's rivaled only by her dedication to people and quality of life. She holds a bachelor's degree in English from the Indiana University School of Liberal Arts.
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