Published Feb 3, 2008
Valerie Salva, BSN, RN
1,793 Posts
this is a lovely video which also applies to nurses and others providing care for our "greatest generation."
i decided to post it in the general forum, rather than the ltc board, because nearly all of us care for elderly people in some capacity.
turn up your speakers!
http://parentswish.com/site01/big.html
tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN
83 Articles; 5,923 Posts
Thank you so much for posting this. It is particularly meaningful to me right now as I am at my dad's house with my sister and brother trying to decide what modifications Dad needs to make as he deals with advanced age and many chronic illnesses. He currently lives alone, but I'm afraid he won't be able to do this any longer. This video really made me stop to think.
You're welcome, tnbutterfly.
I've watched the video three times now and have bawled like a baby every time.
VivaLasViejas, ASN, RN
22 Articles; 9,996 Posts
`snif`
That was beautiful..........I'm wiping away tears as I'm typing this.
I work with the elderly and love them dearly, so this is particularly meaningful for me. Think I'll share it with my staff as well. Thank you.
leslie :-D
11,191 Posts
this should be a part of every, single inservice and orientation, in every type of facility.
thank you for sharing this.
so lovely and bittersweet.:redpinkhe
leslie
Simplepleasures
1,355 Posts
Thanks for posting this. Makes me feel like all my years in LTC were not meaningless. :redpinkhe
jolleygirl
46 Posts
I have my tissues out also, my mom is 88 and living on her own.
Nursebarebari
412 Posts
Wow, this is very powerfull, I am so touch and my face is all wet with tears. As earle58 said, this should be part of evey inservice and orientation in all facilities.
Thank you for this post.
sharona97, BSN, RN
1,300 Posts
Thanks for the inspiration, reminders, and hope.
We need to give back to our parent(s)
like it says
We tried the best we could
Forgiveness is endless
I plan to share this within my own family.
Sharona
agldragonRN
1,547 Posts
very inspiring . i will remember this when i start working in ltc.
thanks for sharing this. :bowingpur
i love my parents. :redbeathe:heartbeat:redbeathe
angel
proud2b1
125 Posts
:crying2:Beautiful!! I am going to call my dad!Dont get to keep in tough like I should.
Thanks:cry: