MattieFern

Azeala -- hang in there! We CAN do this! Best wishes, MattieFern

Dream Girl -- thanks so much! I'm so glad I posted in these forums -- I feel very inspired and encouraged by all of you! Thanks again everyone :loveya:

Thanks, mrsshifflette09! I really appreciate the support :) Weight loss is never easy...that's for sure!

Luckystarr -- thanks so much for the encouragment! I really appreciate you taking the time to reply to my post (and calm my fears!). I feel better already. Thanks again!

Hi All! I've been lurking on this forum for a few days and have really enjoyed reading all the posts. I am thinking about taking the CNA class offered at a local nursing home but have some worries and am hoping you can give me some feedback. I am 53 years old and am a retired preschool teacher. I did do CNA work back in the late 1970's for several years (I did not need certification back then). I loved working with the residents, of course, and I remember the work was pretty strenuous and I stayed very busy and on my feet for nearly 8 hours/day. I handled all that fairly easily -- but I was also THIRTY YEARS younger and much thinner then! I confess I need to lose about a hundred pounds but am slowly doing that. I also walk my dogs for 30 minutes a day -- at a fairly brisk walk. Do you think I can meet the demands of a CNA job? I have a compassionate heart and am a hard worker -- but I'm worried I may struggle with the physical aspects of this job. My main reason for going into this field is I want to get involved in helping people. I've always had a soft spot for seniors and would love to be able to work with them on a daily basis. Your thoughts? Thank you, MattieFern :loveya: