Patricia Y asked:


I am a support worker for Mentally Challenged and Elderly persons. I am very disturbed at the quality of care. During nightime hours I have observed some frightening instances such as one time and elderly was made to sleep in his own feces and urine until morning time due to lack of staffing in Nursing Home and semi Independant Living facilities. Also. from what i have witnessed there is not enough care givers to feed the clients and or patients at meal times therfore meals are being sent back and not givn to patients and or clients. What can we do as human beings to resolve such a devastaing issue?

Ariel

schoolproject asked:


Trying to find an animal that would be representative of taking care of their parents as they age. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks a lot!!

Marcus

GREEN ZAIDO asked:


How to Give a Complete Bed Bath

There may come a time when a family member needs complete care in the home. Many Americans care for their elderly, disabled, or terminally ill relatives as hospital and nursing home care grow more expensive. Even when a private nurse is used, she generally comes to do only medication administration or medical procedures. Sometimes nursing assistants come in to do care also, but perhaps not daily. One of the most basic forms of care you can provide is the complete bed bath. It gives cleanliness and comfort to the patient, and is an excellent time for bonding, comfort and communication. Whether the patient always needs complete care, or if they simply feel just too weak or ill at some times to make it into the bathroom to bathe themselves, the complete bed bathe is a valuable tool to know.
The first thing to do is to gather the supplies needed for the bath. This includes several towels, at least two washcloths, a thin blanket, a basin of comfortably w

Jonathan

Jille K asked:


My husband and I are just starting to map out a plan for caring for his elderly uncle. He wants to stay in his home, has no other relatives but lives an hour a way. His memory is failing and his friends are becoming concerned. However, he is adamant that he is still able to take care of himself and remain in his home. Any tips on where to begin would be helpful.

Roy

andrea20bbw asked:


I’m looking for a 2nd job and I have a friend that suggested this. Do you think it’s a good idea?

Faith

pixie69000 asked:


I’m still able to work but have to stay home and take care of my mother. We live on her SSI, which isn’t much. With a little monetary help staying with my mom wouldn’t be a problem.

Clarissa

Lea asked:


are all elderly people hard to care for? no matter how hard i try nothing seems to please him. I know he misses my mom,but its been 8 years.

Mckenna

Nick P asked:


What I do there: Helped pass out food for meals, visited residents room to room, helped clean, assisted with activities such as bingo and church service, and brought in two of my puppy dogs to lighten the moods of the residents.

Nancy