tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649551049732119507.post2339215130772501827..comments2023-09-26T00:21:20.618+13:00Comments on Quite A Handful: PowerlessnessSally Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05262840169594660505noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649551049732119507.post-79150202177391067372010-11-27T20:04:38.033+13:002010-11-27T20:04:38.033+13:00Once a week in one of the "finest" nursi...Once a week in one of the "finest" nursing homes in a major city in Wisconsin--I suppose it's the liability. Doesn't seem a good way to preserve health. I was aghast at hospital practices when I had children--wouldn't change sheets, allowed the briefest of showers. What has this world come to, I think many pets are treated better than people. Also, sad here in the US about your miners.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649551049732119507.post-61189421337390616642010-11-25T18:31:31.304+13:002010-11-25T18:31:31.304+13:00It is not that way in Australia, I worked as an Ad...It is not that way in Australia, I worked as an Admin. Assistant in a nursing home here for over two years and residents were showered daily! I don't get it, 'specially if she loves her showers! They have little enough, don't they?Naturally Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15999271127735997770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649551049732119507.post-39031141028648695562010-11-20T20:39:43.616+13:002010-11-20T20:39:43.616+13:00Sally, I'm so sorry to hear about this. I'...Sally, I'm so sorry to hear about this. I'm hoping that you've resolved this issue for your Mom, I'll be facing this within the next few months with my own Mother, we are preparing to move her into a rest home also. <br />Good luck and sending big hugs,<br />lori ♥Lori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649551049732119507.post-74385069652396109102010-11-19T13:35:58.597+13:002010-11-19T13:35:58.597+13:00HI Sally my email address is midee@xtra.co.nzHI Sally my email address is midee@xtra.co.nzDeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649551049732119507.post-33824170262785015432010-11-18T11:52:09.907+13:002010-11-18T11:52:09.907+13:00Sally that will be fine, I will get in early and t...Sally that will be fine, I will get in early and talk to Wendy and fingers crossed we can work it out. See you in the morning.Deenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649551049732119507.post-68382832998612130812010-11-18T07:51:43.629+13:002010-11-18T07:51:43.629+13:00Candyce, Janet and Binnie
Thank you for your comme...Candyce, Janet and Binnie<br />Thank you for your comments .... gosh, showers one a week in Nova Scotia !<br />Mum says it is like being in a prison rather than her home.<br />When I did my nursing 32 years ago, it was the plight of the elderly and the hospital routines (toileting and dental hygiene ) that really upset me the most. The elderly are so vulnerable and they don't have a voice to speak up for themselves !Sally Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05262840169594660505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649551049732119507.post-64462662711369057402010-11-18T00:47:02.623+13:002010-11-18T00:47:02.623+13:00It's once a week here in Nova Scotia, Sally. V...It's once a week here in Nova Scotia, Sally. Very sad; cruel, really. I hope you're able to work something out. Wonderful that your mum has you to advocate for her.Binniehttp://www.binniebrennan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649551049732119507.post-9796843471159776302010-11-17T23:38:15.569+13:002010-11-17T23:38:15.569+13:00Isn't that typical of health boards cutting co...Isn't that typical of health boards cutting costs. I suppose they say they don't have the staff.<br />I have a feeling from the other comments that you might be able to resolve it, I really hope so, it seems like a small thing that would mean so much.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045225648259636672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649551049732119507.post-19412056380343751292010-11-17T22:03:54.764+13:002010-11-17T22:03:54.764+13:00Oh Dee, thank you so much !!!
Can I come in and se...Oh Dee, thank you so much !!!<br />Can I come in and see you at 9.00am on Friday morning. I have another appointment at 9.30.<br />See you then.....Sally Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05262840169594660505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649551049732119507.post-16209911716800214292010-11-17T18:58:51.354+13:002010-11-17T18:58:51.354+13:00cJust a wee thought Sally , Its Dee here try and ...cJust a wee thought Sally , Its Dee here try and come in to the home on either a tuesday, wednesday or friday morning between 9am and 12, while I am there, I have an idea. or I will leave my phone number in Eves roomDeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649551049732119507.post-14873591902869687522010-11-17T16:23:41.388+13:002010-11-17T16:23:41.388+13:00I work in a nursing home and can verify that it is...I work in a nursing home and can verify that it is that way in the US too.<br /><br />Where they come up with twice weekly, I do not know. I do know that for most it is a challenge to get them in even that much. So, kudos for your Mom that she wants it more often.<br /><br />I think Mary's idea of having someone privately to come in and help with a shower a good option. <br /><br />It seems so little to ask for...to be clean and fresh.<br /><br />Sally, you are such a kind and caring daughter.Candycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00791445516459504137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649551049732119507.post-54693506020155984232010-11-17T12:26:37.140+13:002010-11-17T12:26:37.140+13:00I am hoping so Mary. I am still thinking through o...I am hoping so Mary. I am still thinking through options left to me and will chat to her Doctor today.Sally Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05262840169594660505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649551049732119507.post-9909976309809543472010-11-17T12:20:10.389+13:002010-11-17T12:20:10.389+13:00Oh dear - how well I know this feeling, not to men...Oh dear - how well I know this feeling, not to mention the grief that goes with it. Will the residence allow you to hire someone privately to come in and help with a shower on days when you can't?Mary Keenanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260934319762115179noreply@blogger.com