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One Step at a Time - April 2014
Zenstyle;1646722 wrote: Gosh... he's a handful. It's making me wonder if his family simply couldn't cope with him... (
In all honesty, he simply does not belong at the dementia home he is at. He does get violent, and his pacing interferes with physical therapy, television watching and all other activities of the residents at the home.
My employer will soon realize that this is a lost cause.
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One Step at a Time - April 2014
Due to my gayness, and fitness, I think the staff thought I would be ideal for this patient...and I was! The only problem was that I didn't have the toileting skills for him, but now I do. And so does my dykey, much younger co-worker. I think she will do fine.
I would be willing to take on this guy one day a week, tops...maybe two. I honestly do not think he will last at this home, though. Dementia is the loss of one's self...and he is very far down that path. So sad.
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One Step at a Time - April 2014
Ahhhh Fenny... :l
That's really tough. I think what's upsetting you is you can't see how one could make him fit in somewhere if he's violent. Does he have moments of lucidity and that's why he's angry/violent... frustration?
Have they any other options... another facility they could move him to?
Sorry you have to deal with this. Stay strong. We can't save everyone... all you can do is your best, right?
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One Step at a Time - April 2014
Just about to read back. You all have been busy today. I'll be back in a couple of minutes after I find out what's going on with everyone.
My Great Niece started her period. :upset: My baby girl is growing up."Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.".....Carol Burnett
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AF - 7-27-15
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One Step at a Time - April 2014
Zenstyle;1646761 wrote: Ahhhh Fenny... :l
That's really tough. I think what's upsetting you is you can't see how one could make him fit in somewhere if he's violent. Does he have moments of lucidity and that's why he's angry/violent... frustration?
Have they any other options... another facility they could move him to?
Sorry you have to deal with this. Stay strong. We can't save everyone... all you can do is your best, right?
In my honest opinion? He belongs in that home for the violently insane. As hard as it is for his partner, it is the safest place for him. He is no longer the man his partner knew.
What I do know is that the other seniors in the facility are at great risk of injury from him. He already knocked down one lady in his pacing.
You are so right...we cannot save everybody. And that makes me so sad. Because, if I could save anybody, it would be him. :upset:
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One Step at a Time - April 2014
NoraC;1646762 wrote: Just about to read back. You all have been busy today. I'll be back in a couple of minutes after I find out what's going on with everyone.
My Great Niece started her period. :upset: My baby girl is growing up.
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One Step at a Time - April 2014
Good night all. Dancing was fun tonight. Working early and putting in a ten hour day, ugh! My son is getting a scholarship tomorrow, so off to watch him receive that tomorrow! So proud of my boy. Long day for me tomorrow, so off to bed I go. Good night
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One Step at a Time - April 2014
fennel;1646771 wrote: Dottie, the dementia only exacerbates the violence, mostly. If you have arranged for people to care for your dad, that is only a good thing. Please don't feel badly. You must save your sanity first. :l
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