old people are so vulnerable
it is difficult, seeing how many old people get, their spirits so fragile or broken, where they just go in whatever direction they are led. "i dont want to do this but what else can i do?" i see it all the time ( i am sure we all do). we have one woman who constantly talks about how she wants to die-- like everyday. the other day i got like the angriest resident. we are supposed to ambulate her, and she got promised we would but the aide did not, and she was furious! she grabbed her walker and decided to walk herself! and tell everybody how ****** she was! and i was kind of pleased for her, in a way, (and i walked her for a half hour) because she was such a strong advocate in her own rehabilitation. but i do not see that a lot. it looks like people at my center are all over this situation with this woman so i think it will be okay-- i am still interested in what people have to say though. truthfully, to me, when you get someone who is legally blind and ask them to sign documents, and there is no advocate for them there, and they are old,and sick... well, to me, a crime has taken place. i honestly believe that.
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