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nursing home –n. a place where people who are old or who are unable to care for themselves live are looked after

therapy –n. a treatment for illness

resident –n. someone who lives in a particular place

allow –v. to permit, to let happen

staff –n. a group of people who are employed by an organization or business

temperament –n. the usual attitude or way of behavior of a person or animal

incredible –adj. very good

trigger –v. to cause to happen, to bring about suddenly

pet -–v. to touch with your hand in a loving or friendly way

comfort –n. a feeling of ease and reduced worry, to not suffer pain or bad conditions