By request....Life in Long Term Care

[TooFarTampa]

DD I can't imagine they really really really were scowling at you. You are such a keeper. I'm sure they adore you.

These stories are amazing, you always have the best stories. What I like in the way you told them is the utmost respect you gave every single person, even the poor slow maintenance guy that was undoubtably driving you nuts. :roll: Like I said, you're a keeper.

 

[Rudyjohn]

How do you get someone nominated for sainthood? St. DD of Grapevine.

Seriously, my mom is in a nursing home. You all have a thankless job. If it makes you feel any better, I appreciate each and every person that works in your profession. You are a special bunch. I hope you had a big ol' Texas size drink when you got home. You deserved it!

Couldn't have said it any better myself.

I knew the staff at the Marianna nursing home where my dad lived his final 2 years, were genuine, loving angels. I knew there were bad days but they never showed it to the family or the residents. It made it easier for us and for my dad. They were surrogate daughters and sons for those of us who live 900 miles away.

It's hard for the residents to live out the remainder of their lives in a NH. Thank you DD, for doing what you do. God bless you!

 

[Ocean Lover]

Thanks for sharing a day in the life of DD. You are ahmaaazing.

 

[ShallowsNole]

Absolutely amazing, DD. Nursing homes are one of my greatest fears. You are truly an angel.

 

[Beachbummette]

We love you St. DD! I am sure you will have special stars in your crown.

 

[DD]

Amen and tell the staff to stop scowling at you. It's not like you are out rounding up these residents.

DD I can't imagine they really really really were scowling at you. You are such a keeper. I'm sure they adore you.

These stories are amazing, you always have the best stories. What I like in the way you told them is the utmost respect you gave every single person, even the poor slow maintenance guy that was undoubtably driving you nuts. :roll: Like I said, you're a keeper.

Well, actually, I do go out and round them up. I do the marketing too. And yes, the staff does scowl at me quite often. They always give me the "look" when I come back from doing an assessement and say, "This lady is soooo cute!". They know they're in for it!

Y'all are very sweet. I didn't post this for accolades, but rather just to give you a glimpse as to why I'm just a little twisted.

Here's another story for you.
About 4 years ago, a man called me about getting his mom admitted. She lived in Louisiana at the time, but had recently been staying with him and his wife. He had to go get her because her neighbors had called him saying she was going outside naked, etc. He said he'd basically been estranged from her for years because she was meaner than a snake, but being an only child he had no choice but to try to take care of her. We talked for several weeks off and on while he was waiting to get guardianship. The court day finally arrived and he called to say he was on his way with her. He literally brought her in the front door and RAN! She told me she was leaving, the staff gave me the "look" and I had no choice but to stay with her that first night. She refused to go to bed, and all she wanted to do was leave and if she couldn't do that, she just wanted to smoke. We sat on the patio and smoked and talked for about 8 freaking hours. She kept threatening to leave, but never actually tried. She's been there four years, has never tried to leave and her son and DIL are some of our best family members now. Just goes to show you never know how things will turn out.

 

[Miss Kitty]

Well, actually, I do go out and round them up. I do the marketing too. And yes, the staff does scowl at me quite often. They always give me the "look" when I come back from doing an assessement and say, "This lady is soooo cute!". They know they're in for it!

Y'all are very sweet. I didn't post this for accolades, but rather just to give you a glimpse as to why I'm just a little twisted.

Here's another story for you.
About 4 years ago, a man called me about getting his mom admitted. She lived in Louisiana at the time, but had recently been staying with him and his wife. He had to go get her because her neighbors had called him saying she was going outside naked, etc. He said he'd basically been estranged from her for years because she was meaner than a snake, but being an only child he had no choice but to try to take care of her. We talked for several weeks off and on while he was waiting to get guardianship. The court day finally arrived and he called to say he was on his way with her. He literally brought her in the front door and RAN! She told me she was leaving, the staff gave me the "look" and I had no choice but to stay with her that first night. She refused to go to bed, and all she wanted to do was leave and if she couldn't do that, she just wanted to smoke. We sat on the patio and smoked and talked for about 8 freaking hours. She kept threatening to leave, but never actually tried. She's been there four years, has never tried to leave and her son and DIL are some of our best family members now. Just goes to show you never know how things will turn out.

Wow...just wow!

 

[InletBchDweller]

All I can say is bless you.

I know that I could not do it - no way. I would cry for the poor souls that have nobody to love them.

When little ibd's ballet class would do a performance in the nursing home for Christmas each year. I would sit there and cry while looking the the expressions on some of their faces. Afterwards, I would have little IBD go and talk and hug each of them that she could. The looks on their faces, such joy to hug a child and have a child talk to them, give them attention. so sad. It makes you think that WE are all blessed and should thank GOD for good friends and family no matter WHAT tribulations are compounding your life at the time.

DD, I applaude you, There is NO WAY that I could do it. You are a true angel. (but I already knew that anyway)

 

[organicmama]

DD, you are awesome. Thank you for sharing. You tell your stories with love & grace, something that so many people in NHs don't get enough of. NHs and orphanages are the 2 places that are very difficult for me. I haven't even been able to set foot in an orphanage... I guess it is because of the fact that I was given up and could have been raised in one. I biotch and moan about my parents, but I am one of the lucky ones. Thanks for bringing smiles to my evening.

 

[audie]

i aspire to be as good as you dd

back years ago before i became the glamorous success i am now :roll: i worked in a nursing home, started out as a tray girl in the kitchen and all of a sudde was a nurses' aide. i was terrified at first, but then fell in love with the oldsters, especially the ones who were just dumped off and had no family contact. the work was hard, the pay was bad, and i loved every minute of it.