Back Sress - Can I better draw the Line?

I am a older - CNA and I love my job. I try do do the best I can and I have come to this point that I know is a delusional nightmare- I know patient ratios are not going to change, I know I am not getting younger and while there are so many stronger-bigger CNAs than myself around, I can see it is only a matter of time until they end up like me.

I take more precautions suchs as using body mechanics, hooyer lifts (which I think should be a major focus and requirement in order to become a CNA) - I also ask for assistance when needed. I do not see patient ratios going down or we dreamingly even with a low patient ratio have the time to raise the bed as taught in school to do care in order to save out backs.

I feel I am becomming bitter, angry - and sure I can't change my age or my strenght. I would like to have your feed back about it because while I may not be able to it like when I was 20 I would like to hear your tips/views not just for my need but, to help the younger generation.