I don't mean to sound mean but...

[pink]

working with old people is going to take some getting used to. I love working with my disabled clients, in my first job. I love them so much.


I trained 7 hours today with my older clients, in my new job. I am worn out and a bit overwhelmed. My normal hours won't be 7 hour shifts, they will be shorter shifts, which will be nice. I hope I adjust to my older clients.

 

[Recidiva]

Gah, sorry that it's overwhelming. I'm glad you got a job but yeah...it's a job. ><

 

[pink]

Gah, sorry that it's overwhelming. I'm glad you got a job but yeah...it's a job. ><

They like things just so.

 

[Recidiva]

They like things just so.

I have doctors that do things wrong. Not just "their way" but wrong. And they don't want to pronounce it or do it or format it properly. They want transcriptionists and editors to go against all their training and do it WRONG and remember that here it needs to be wrong, that this wrong is right.

 

[pink]

I have doctors that do things wrong. Not just "their way" but wrong. And they don't want to pronounce it or do it or format it properly. They want transcriptionists and editors to go against all their training and do it WRONG and remember that here it needs to be wrong, that this wrong is right.

Wow. What do you do?

 

[Recidiva]

Wow. What do you do?

Medical editing for clinics and emergency rooms and stuff. We train on format and spelling and such.

Of course sometimes they want things spelled wrong on purpose. I have no idea why. Or they want a format, but not everybody else's format, and they just want us to magically retain psychically everything that they want, which changes day to day. "I gave you that template!" "you never gave us that template...you just ask us to use it all the time but never provided one. Ever."

So I imagine you're in somewhat of the same boat. But you have body fluids to contend with, so I still have the better deal.

 

[kbate]

One word: Nyquil.

 

[pink]

One word: Nyquil.

kbate, I am shocked, simply shocked.

 

[kbate]

kbate, I am shocked, simply shocked.

Another word: Alleged.

 

[tactful]

Yeah, like there's a way to hold back that age thingy.

 

[phrodeau]

Yeah, like there's a way to hold back that age thingy.

Monkey glands!

 

[warrior queen]

Old people smell funny.
I can't get used to it, no matter who it is. Lately I've noticed my mother sometimes has that 'old people' smell. This could become a problem for me.

 

[eyer]

Smells like a very vapid, generalization stench permeating this thread...

 

[girlsmiley]

kbate, I am shocked, simply shocked.

I'm not. I'm not shocked at all.

 

[Debbie]

You sound like you have a heart of gold, pink.

It does take a little adjusting as some of them seem to sound like they are being demanding or needy. For the most part they are lonely and just want someone to listen to them. (I'm not trying to sound preachy and failing I think.)

I worked with all sorts of clients and would get really pissed off when I saw how little some old people's families did for their elderly relative.

Some of the oldies had little or no family or family who couldn't be bothered with them. Or take advantage of their relative.

My favourite part of working with the elderly is how resilient they were and how interesting their lives had been.

I also found that some of the grumpy oldies mellowed really quick when they realized their new carer was a nice person and had time for them.

 

[MsDeanne]

A huge thing is patience.
Remember their bodies have likely been through more physical trauma than the xurrent generation ever will. (Military feilds excluded).
Just the physics of how older bodies work is challenging, never mind adding into it the psychological differences.
And from working with elderly people. Their not stupid, they forget things and are clumsy.But generally spspeaking. They have lived a lifetime of humaity and mostly know how people react. That and most are resolved, some bitter, also afraid. Because dying alone and dependant on others is one of their greatest fears.

Just my two cents.

 

[mamasota]

The care of Seniors, elderly and mature persons has been in my hands for 15 years, it is what I do and with all my heart involved, mi "abuelita" is 92, with Alzheimer's and I also care for her.
Patience? Smells? Needy? Clumsy? Forgetful? Demanding? Overwhelming and getting used to.
All the words I read here to describe those who have no control over the aging process, and what goes with it hand in glove.

It is such a pity that some caregivers or aides or providers or whatever name it is, are so not inclined to be more generous with their thoughts (and actions) about caring for the elderly or to simply be more aware of the indignity these fellow human beings have to bear, because Mother Nature is doing her work, and disease is an unwelcome house guest.

I have no details to write here, no unsolicited advice, no information to share, my only reason for jumping in is that there are times I fit any of those descriptions ^ there and I am not sick, nor have dementia, nor diabetes, nor bladder problems, nor loss of appetite, nor insomnia, nor any of a large number of geriatric illnesses, I irritate the hell out of my own self at times, but do I not take care of me, do I not be gentle or sympathetic with me, do I not give me some comfort?
In just the same way these elderly persons are in need of a warm touch, a friendly smile, a bit more tolerance and are not "just a job".

After saying this, aren't we all getting old-er? and will we not have to then join the club of the what ails you? for which sometimes there is no cure.

 

[dolf]

You sound like you have a heart of gold, pink.

It does take a little adjusting as some of them seem to sound like they are being demanding or needy. For the most part they are lonely and just want someone to listen to them. (I'm not trying to sound preachy and failing I think.)

I worked with all sorts of clients and would get really pissed off when I saw how little some old people's families did for their elderly relative.

Some of the oldies had little or no family or family who couldn't be bothered with them. Or take advantage of their relative.

My favourite part of working with the elderly is how resilient they were and how interesting their lives had been.

I also found that some of the grumpy oldies mellowed really quick when they realized their new carer was a nice person and had time for them.

^^pretty much this.

most of the oldies are great once you get to know them. it's the families that'll get to you. prepare to be shocked at how 'loving' sons & daughters will exploit & neglect their parents.

 

[Joeybagadonuts]

Elderly bias: Reported.

 

[Debbie]

prepare to be shocked at how 'loving' sons & daughters will exploit & neglect their parents.

I know exactly what you mean.

One of the worst cases I had was a client who became incontinent and was unable to keep herself or the home clean. I would go in there and do my best in a really horrible situation and the client was distraught and ashamed.

I spoke to the family who said it wasn't that bad and ignored the situation. I included the issue in my report and nothing was done until I informed the agency that something had to be done to help the client.

The family doctor was called and the family were irate.

Sadly the client had bowel cancer and was placed in a rest home till she passed away only a month later.

It turned out the family had been taking her money and didn't want her finances to be scrutinized if she was placed in a home.

I was irate that her family did not care that she was suffering as long as they could keep lining their pockets.

 

[dolf]

oh, yes, and kids who'll argue for months over whose job it is to organise supplies of incontinence pads, while mum is literally crying with shame and sitting in a puddle.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

No.

We know it all, and younger people are stupid. Really. Its true.

 

[LillyO]

Old people smell funny.
I can't get used to it, no matter who it is. Lately I've noticed my mother sometimes has that 'old people' smell. This could become a problem for me.

Yes nothing worse when the woman who gave birth to you starts to smell!

How dare the bitch get old.

Kick her to the curb now before her grandchildren get a whiff and remember it when you get her age.

 

[mamasota]

*sigh ^ there, LillyO

Only now do I feel like I did not interfere in the General business of the Board.

 

[warrior queen]

Yes nothing worse when the woman who gave birth to you starts to smell!

How dare the bitch get old.

Kick her to the curb now before her grandchildren get a whiff and remember it when you get her age.

I would never kick my mother to the curb!
I may spray her indiscriminently with air freshener though