Colorful Reading - 5 Week Challenge 2

A few recent books I purchased to help me prepare future in-services in the promotion of a more "Person Centered" care in my profession. It can be a challenge to get others to think differently in terms of how daily care is delivered in a long term care setting. For many years nursing homes were viewed as a place where you go to die, but that does not have to be the case at all. As caregivers we can do so much to promote a more comfortable, homelike environment for those who need that level of care. There is no reason why life at this stage cannot be meaningful and enjoyable.

[Elizabeth]

It is comforting to know there are people like you in this profession.

[Sue]

good to know there are caring nurses like you out there Rick

[Mrs. Smith]

I agree. Life should always be meaningful and enjoyable.

[Kerri]

Cool

[Lynda Parker]

How very true. So much has changed since I saw my Grandfather in a nursing home at Moreton Bay Nursing Care Unit in 1997. And when I saw my Uncle in Palliative Care at the QEII Hospital, it was far better than I imagined. We also have a hospital here called Mt Olivett where it used to have a horrible reputation of being a death house; where people went to die. Now, it's a hospital, respite centre, research facility for Epilepsy and other neurological conditions and other great facilities as well. Even the outside of it looks more pleasant and appealing compared to years ago.

Now we understand so much more about how to care for the elderly and the disabled, there's better facilities for them to live; and it's not so scary to go to them as a visitor or a person who has to move there.

[Kimmi]

Neat

[Pam Hawkes]

Thanks for sharing this knowledge Rick. You are a wonderful spokesperson for your profession.

[scooter]

I so agree with what you said.

[karenann]

Love this and love the changes. When I get older (very soon! lol ) I hope that I get put into a caring place.

[Melissa Pike]

It's so wonderful to hear professionals in the community taking an active interest in changing the culture around elder care.

[Terry]

There are so many horror stories that come out of those places , but so many people like yourself give a 110 % for the ones in your care. Thanks for what you do for our seniors

[Ann H. LeFevre]

As my father's Parkinson's progresses he's becoming more disoriented and confused. I hope and pray that the people who come to care for him are as wonderful as you are!

[uᴉʇsɥnſ]

wow, great job in taking an interest in changing the way people care about elder people, way to go sir! =]

[Ulpi]

We need more people like you:)

[Miriam S]

You are obviously a very dedicated person and really care for the ones in your care. God Bless!

[Howard Steele]

you are a big hearted person,thank you

[alia_801]

What a valuable perspective for your profession - I'm sure the people you look after will value your insights.

[Netkonnexion]

Kind and warm words. Often forgotten principle in the UK. Thanks for sharing.

[Karen Sylvia]

I really wish you had worked at the nursing home my father was it. There was not a lot of care or compassion given.

[Pat Knowles]

You take your professional very seriously Rick, I like that !

[Beverly Carmichael]

Serious reading; I'm glad you are up for it. Nice picture of books (which I love).

[Dione Giorgio]

Very professionally said, Rick. Those books looks so informative. Beautiful.

[Matthew Ballew]

you are very serious and I definitely appreciate/exult that, you rock!

[Lois P]

Really great to hear you say those words Rick. You are so dedicated, I think you are a special person to do what you do. you have helped to shed the "old" beliefs of nursing homes.

[Ade Akinyede]

Beautiful words and sentiments :)

[hellcat]

I agree, but dementia is soooo hard.