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I started clinical at a long term care facility last week, I took care of a 84 year old pt for two days. He requires full ADL. He's still very sharp. he told us about stories of his life and he's so nice to us students.
on his bed table are pics of his three daughters and grandchildren, they are decent looking ppl but none of them have ever visited him. I found an unopened card from his friends in his draw and read it to him. He has tears in his eyes. when i asked whether his daughters visit often, he said no.
I'm sad and mad about his daughters, do they just put their parent in a nursing home and never remeber about him? are they so busy that they can't find any time to visit? This makes me really mad. maybe I'm just too ideal and sentimental.
canesdukegirl, BSN, RN
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ruby, you just give us his address. i have some land and a shovel...
of course i am kidding, but my goodness! what in the heck?!? i am so sorry someone was so insensitive to you. you are no doubt much better off now, and i hope that you have peace and resolution in your life after that horrible experience. hugging you!:hug: