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My aunt died of not only alzheimer but parkinsons disease as well...My heart goes out to all those who give loving and tender care whether they are paid or volunteer...
posted by
Annicita
on April 8, 2014 at 8:48 AM
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i was just at a brunch for nursing home volunteers. it was packed to overflowing! george sounds so good. as you are too i am sure. can't think of what to write and am working right now. bye, carolyn
posted by
Carolyn_Moe
on April 7, 2014 at 2:54 PM
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Justi
Good for the pair of you, God work can get ugly, that's why He created you both of course, we love you.
posted by
WileyJohn
on April 7, 2014 at 10:34 AM
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I'm sure that was a difficult situation for all. My best friend's mom is currently in a nursing home, recovering from infections in her legs. My wife and I visit her on Saturday afternoons for a spell, and she usually ends up telling us horror stories about some of the "permanent" residents there, and the trouble they can cause for some of the staff. Obviously George has the patience of Job, and God bless him for it! I'm not quite sure how I would handle such incidences . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on April 7, 2014 at 8:39 AM
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I have seen nursing home patients fighting with each other a time or two. Only those who work there know how much they have to be patient and kind yet firm.
posted by
TAPS.
on April 7, 2014 at 5:19 AM
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Not a problem really Justi . It justs shows that they are not being excessively drugged.
nothing to do with you or George. Poor dear was in a nightmare of thought, one should be careful in such a situation though because the person usually appears to be extra strong whilst in this condition.
posted by
C_C_T
on April 7, 2014 at 12:05 AM
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the poor Lady she is very ill of course. I have seen this angry stage so often of course and sometimes women especially who have been gentle and loving will spit out the most filthy language and shock and embarrass their relatives who did not know m Mother even knew such words. George acted exactly right as did the staff. She, in her confusion, really did think that strangers were invading her home and was angered by the intrusion. You and George are so special. it is not always easy to work with folks in a nursing home. one can always expect the unexpected.
posted by
Kabu
on April 6, 2014 at 5:30 PM
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Justi
Poor woman is clearly out of it! But Kudos to you and George to carry on regardless...
posted by
Nautikos
on April 6, 2014 at 4:57 PM
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Poor thing - it must be terrible to be that confused. Helen used to work with patients and said they can become quite violent too, just from the frustration. You and George both are doing such wonderful things!
posted by
adnohr
on April 6, 2014 at 4:18 PM
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That was a whole lot of excitement there...Yes, George is very special.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on April 6, 2014 at 3:05 PM
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