Thank you for sharing your story. I have been emotionally abused and had to tolerate it for a time as my Mother was dying but it finally ended. Started over, but then was hurt and disappointed and ostracized by those who I thought I could trust. I am...
This thread brings to mind a story that my Mother shared with me. She was having her lunch routinely stolen and found out it was one of her Managers. Rather than confront him, she decided to get even. She sliced her feces and made a sandwich with it....
Dusty Trail replied to jm_emt's topic in Home Health
I received no training and learned by asking questions and watching videos. The Hoyer arrived the day before my Mother was released from the Rehab Facility. I did have her PT nearby during her scheduled visits if I needed assistance but I did it alon...
Dusty Trail replied to Dusty Trail's topic in Relations
A little bit of margarine history courtesy of Wikipedia: While butter that cows produced had a slightly yellow color, margarine had a white color, making the margarine look more like lard. Many people found it to look unappetizing. Around the late 18...
Another well written (IMHO) article that I would like to share: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/fading-light-time-heroes-louis-m-profeta-md?trk=eml-b2_content_ecosystem_digest-recommended_articles-73-null&midToken=AQG6f8jvGuj82g&fromEmail=from...
Dusty Trail replied to CJforme01's topic in School
*whispering* Hey Gang! While Far was away I found her Secret Stash of Candy Bars that she hides in her office! Give me your Lunch Money and I'll tell you where they are...
Dusty Trail replied to Shonqueen1's topic in General Nursing
PLEASE leave the fragrances at home. As I have gotten older I have become even more hypersensitive to perfume & cologne. My allergies only exacerbate the unplesantness. Recently had a HH NA for Mom who made me nauseous. I asked her if she was wea...
A well written (IMHO) article that I would like to share: http://www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-know-you-love-me-now-let-die-louis-m-profeta-md?trk=pulse-det-nav_art I can absolutely relate to its content as I am taking care of my 97 year old Mother at hom...
Dusty Trail replied to Dusty Trail's topic in Hospice
Excellent reporting by the PBS Show FRONTLINE on the above mentioned issues and available to view online: FRONTLINE gains access to the ICU of one of New York's biggest hospitals to examine the complicated reality of today's modern, medicalized death...
Dusty Trail replied to Rose_Queen's topic in General Nursing
Rose Queen: (,,,)BearHug(,,,) My Heart is aching after reading your article. Thank You for writing it. Try to find solace in that you all did your very best at the time. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you and the family.
*Watches Farawyn with a bunch of teeny tiny Sombreros circling her stomping feet as the 'Public Lice Mexican Hat Dance' plays over the School Loudspeakers*