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You just described the last year with my husband. Exactly. I loved him so much, and miss him so much, but I will always be grateful for the 57 years we had together, and the fact that we were together until the very end. I did notice these signs, and as much as I didn't want to think about it at the time, I knew this would be our last year. I made it the best I could for him, caring for him at home, and with his family all around him until the end. I would say this: every time I think of an unpleasant moment of the past year watching all my husband had to go through, I remember the good things I loved about him, the smiles and laughter I used to share with him, and the comfort he brought me in our senior years. Never forget what you used to have!
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I'm 80. I have BMI 23, I sleep well, and I feel healthy and happy all the time. "Didn't think you were that old.", You don't look it", "What's the secret?" are common responses when people find out. Good genes? No, nothing special there.
So, for any curious reader, here it is ...
At age 22, I ditched sugar. I followed with eating only real food - never "junk".
I love exercise, but hate "working out". Why bore myself with the repetitious-ness of it? Instead, I just use our great big, free, exercise machine - the whole world. Walk, run, climb, scorn the lift and use the stairs!
Try it yourself - you'll love it as much as I do. Just start easy and work up.
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OMG. Saddest thing I’ve heard. I felt that way, when my brother and his wife (executor by default) decided to force my Dad into aged care. When my Mom who was in palliative care passed, I kept dad at my place for 3 days. When I took him back,then went to visit 2 days later, he cried. He told me, they wouldn’t even let me mourn my wife. No, it is get up at a certain time,breakfast,lunch crap dinner then off to bed at 8 pm. He didn’t usually go to sleep till 10 pm. I was on the phone to my Dad one day at 5 pm. A carer came in and demanded he take his tablets NOW. He asked for privacy to talk to his daughter in his own room. She screamed at him, I asked him to let me talk to her. I gave her a piece of my mind,and asked if she’d ever heard of respect for your elders. Next thing he was changed from Low care to high care. He passed in less than 3 months,and I’ve never felt at peace for not fighting harder for his dignity ,his personal space,and not returning in kind all the love my parents gave me as a child. Totally heartbreaking.
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At 89 ,l am still home,made Bread pudding today,gave my friend next door ,half of it,l love my coffee,drink 9 cups,l drink tea,water,juice,Have C Heart F for over 9 years,God, Jesus, Holy Spirit,we talk all day, Father God wakes me with messages,l see visions, A pill l started taking hurt my belly bad l called out Arti Angel Refeal,the pain stopped instantly, l am blessed ,if l were in a Nursing Home,l could not hollow,sang, feel the Love full the room,they would think l was crazy,l am in Love with Jesus,
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I own an assisted living facility. Every state is different, but I would recommend shopping around and ensuring that all of your concerns are addressed before you move. Our facility is small, so we cater to people who prefer a more home-like environment. Our clients have complete control over their daily lives, including when to wake up, when to sleep, and when to eat. If someone does not like what is on the menu, they can choose something else—though it might be simpler, like soup and a sandwich or leftovers. So, shop around, and if you prefer a more home-like environment, consider a smaller facility.
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I'm 76. I broke my hip 3 years ago and found I couldn't live in my condo. Everything was too difficult. As well condo buildings are often lonely places. Some are great but mine wasn't. I moved into a retirement home nearby. The minute I walked in the door I felt at home. The other residents, staff, and management are fantastic here. Everyone is so friendly, warm and caring and I have more friends now than ever before.
Yes, things change dramatically. All of the items listed in this video are true but you find ways to replace them. Some people here still drive but there are also bus trips to the mall and other activities. Those who can't drive often get a mobility scooter or wheelchair and off they go to a nearby park or shopping. Taking a cab is a good way to get out. It's much less expensive than maintaining a car, insurance, gas, repairs, and the stress of traffic.
There are so many more advantages to retirement living but my final thought is look at some homes get a feel for the atmosphere, talk to some of the residents and staff, and ask if you can stay on a trial basis. Great video. Thank you.
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I had three family members in nursing home, a lot keep me so up set, I visitofter just to see what was going on, I just done what they needed, take them a piece cake and drink, they loved it, I’d fix their hair if needed, I saw the smile leave their face, not enough help was a big problem, I’m 87 now hope I never have to go. I’m blessed to do all my wor, go where I won’t to, thank you Lord.
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I had to put my only sibling into a nursing home because I was getting too old to look after her as she had Alzheimer’s and was getting aggressive. She has been there for 3 years and I visit her every second day at different times of the day. I must admit, the carers have been wonderful, she has her own room and bathroom, unfortunately her precious watch and diamond ring were stolen. Generally the staff have been very helpful, often offer me meals whilst I am there etc. My sister is always clean, hair done showered every day. She is in a section of 12 with other Alzheimers patients, with Doctors and nurses on hand and at least 3 to 4 carers for the 12 patients. I looked at many places before I decided on this particular place, it was very heartbreaking to have to put her into care, but I feel she is in good hands and I thank the staff every day for the way the take care of her, a thankless job I think, not for everyone.
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I am 79 and I walk 8-9 miles every day outside come rain, wind, or shine. I walk 4 miles by myself and 4-5 miles with my dog. Prior to walking I ran for 34 years in 100 degree heat, 30 below zero , rain (to include Thunderstorms), snow (to include blizzards), and wind(to include gusts of 50mph+). I competed in 10K, marathons, 50 milers, and 100K(meaning I raced these events). I have run 75,000 plus miles. I changed to walking because I blew out my right knee lifting a heavy parcel on my job. I went through 3 procedures(to include 2 knee replacements). Therefore, I walk. I basically eat what I want. I love to bake and actually am pretty good at it.
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I am 80 year-old woman. I moved from OH to GA just recently, in order to be closer to my son/family. I lost my husband 10 years ago. Since then, my son has been asking me, on and off, if I want to move closer. But I didn’t see the need until now. So I moved 500+ miles away from Midwest to South, from what I have been accustomed for the last 50+ years. But the move itself, sorting/packing my household items and selling/buying the property, was so difficult; much more than I imagined. I regretted over and over thinking that I made the biggest mistake in my whole life, and broke down several times. I told my friends in OH that I saw only a pin-hole size of light at the end of the tunnel. I have been living under stress and anxiety for the last four months. But today I came across this video which has changed my attitude toward looking forward in my new future; finding new friends, starting again my old hobby (sewing), which I haven’t done since the pandemic, and new hobby I found online (oil paint by numbers); etc. Thank you so much for putting this video up!
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Hey, thank you for reminding us seniors (77 here) that we need to continue to work our bodies even though we may be retired. Mentally, I still feel sharp but I have allowed those extra pounds to creep up on me, which affects my mobility, stability, and balance. I thought just walking for 30-60 minutes a day was good a core exercise just by itself, however, I have noticed continued stiffness in my joints and lack of muscle tone these last few years, just by relying on walking. I came across your channel last week and decided to dust off my Aerodyne bike, and Chair Gym and start using them again. Have done ! Have also signed up with local gym that teaches Tai Chi and began my first class last Saturday. Thank you. I needed someone to remind me to continue to take care of my body in addition to taking care of the house, grandchildren, and hubby (not necessarily in that order !).
Grandma from Texas
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#6, I'm 64, & 1 Year ago my wife of 38yrs died of cancer. That alone killed me. But now in addition to that I find myself thinking What Now? What'll I do? Losing her was the hardest thing I'd ever been through next to our mom's passing years earlier. But now without any real plan on my life without her has me wondering. Our kids are f grown & out with their kids now.
I've thought about going into a nursing home, but seeing this definitely made me reconsider since I'm still physically able. So I'm still working now, longer than planned. We had thought we'd travel, make visits, some lazy days at home, etc. Living longer is a mixed blessing, a m8xed bag. But now I'm asking What's next? 1 thing however is, atleast for me, no nursing home now.
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Number 6. The pressure is off in my life since I turned 60, when I started choosing quality over quantity of people around me. I enjoy my own company, doing long walks in nature, reading meaningful and interesting books, painting (I'm an artist), and exploring new recipes. I love the culinary arts, traveling, and exercising, and I realize that time is getting shorter to accomplish so many things I want to do. Sadly, not all my past "friends" were what I thought. I'm 72, and my perception of everything has shifted dramatically. I'm grateful to everyone I've met during my living years for their contribution to this amazing evolutive and transformational process. I send lots of love and light to the creators of this life-changing channel and its viewers.
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I will be 70 in July. My credentials were BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, EMT-P. I was at work, more than at home. Due to unfortunate circumstances, I retired 6 years ago. My hard work and diligence resulted in comfortable retirement. I have one friend across the street, she works full time. I am alone 24/7, except when we weekend meals together. Unfortunately, my maternal grandmother had severe dementia. I spend half my day looking for the object I put down 5 minutes ago.
The conclusion to this story:
GETTING OLD IS NOT FOR SISSIES !!!!
I need to do more, but I know it would be difficult to be out with others as I have a strong personality. I don't put up with nonsense.
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it is real, all you need is love... I am turning to 73, lost my husband 5 years ago, suddenly, we both did not expect it, I was in a deep shock for a year, he died 6 weeks before celebrating his 60th birthday, there were no clear signs at all, but I lost my beloved cat last week in 17th year, and with her I could see each step you said, thank you
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While having 50 years of a military lower back injury (and still VA won't admit and pay up disability payments !), I was doing at age 50 100# 20 reps of all 28 muscle groups at the spa. Then years, covi, and restarting just on my Bowflex with starting 5# 20 reps in all directions of bodily movement for all of the core and muscle groups, 10#, 15# and up to 20#. Then (huh !) I get this half softball-sized muscle (tumor ?!) on my left butt cheek and pain. I just discovered sciatica ! What causes nerve pains and inflammation (and cortisol stress hormone weight gain! ?) - pinched or stretched nerves. Then (hmmm ?) I asked the question, "can sciatica be the fore-warner of having a mini-fracture in the hip bone ? " Yes ! Ugh ! So no more Bowflex (or never more !) until I heal up.
Then I started doing the YouTube online chair yoga style of exercises. Now I am conducting some really extended chari yoga, isometric, stretch bands, stretching, and total body exercise. This is like this video of after 70 stop the walking or jogging and destroying yourself. This is versus my friends walking to the local park 1 mile, walk around the lake 2.2 miles, and then back home 1 mile for that 10,000 steps non-sense. He just got done with knee surgery ! He earned the name Mister Ferrari now. He is now coming to join in our apartment complex Wellness Workouts - conducted by me ! Proper nutrition, proper health, how to deal with high blood pressure, high blood sugar, edema of the legs syndromes (lymph system drainage), defatting the inner visceral fat around/in the organs, hard breathing, non-alcoholic and alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD/AFLD), reducing LDL cholesterol/increase HDL cholesterol, greater fat metabolism (lipolysis), losing belly, hip, and leg adipose body fat ... trim down, core up, and have proper mature flexibility and posture.
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I don't recognise any of the features you're talking about! We're a large group of friends between our mid 60s and late 70s. All retired, not rich. Kept busy with our families and social lives, trips out and holidays. Many of us go back to friendships from school or college so basically we have so much history between us with all life's ups and downs. Of course, we're there for one another.
Our conversations are rich in banter, wit and cheeky one-liners. Without exception we look after our appearances and behaviour just as we always did, thankfully we've all calmed down a bit. True to say some of us are deaf and have medical issues but we don't harp on about them. A conversation about hospital appointments is never one worth having! We have lost some friends to alcohol abuse.
Anyway, life is great! Our shared interests going back decades tend to be based on music culture of many genres, sport, pubs, history, politics, art, literature. Overall the live music scene keeps us sharp. No more Glastonbury but we follow more local acts who are thick on the ground.
We are lucky to have each other and we know it.
Keep doing the things you always loved doing! There's no need to stop!!
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As long as you can safely function and take care of yourself in your home, you stay living in your home. Hopefully you have family or friend or neighbor to help when you need it or ways to get your food or see a doctor. Nursing homes are for people whose health has deteriorated to the point they cannot take care of themselves anymore and/or have no one to assist them and can't live safely on their own. Or you have medical issues that require nursing home care. BUT as long as you can stay in your home and provide for yourself whichever way you can, you should always stay in your own home. My mother is 92 and still in her house. I live 3 doors away and I do her laundry, buy her groceries, bring her to the doctor, help her around the house when she needs it. She can still bathe, cook, basic cleaning, dress, etc. on her own. We wouldn't consider sending her to a nursing home when she can still be self sufficient even with help.
STAY AWAY from the nursing homes as long as you can. My father had to be put in one because we couldn't take care of him anymore due to he was numb from the waste down and couldn't even get out of his chair anymore. My mother was too old to care for him the way he needed. It was a hard decision but we had no choice. He was stable at home, but 10 months after being in the nurs. home he had died. They allowed a small infection on his foot to fester and did not send him to the hospital when it was growing and wouldn't heal. It got into his bone and after that he just kept deteriorating. He hated it there, sharing a room with another person who was not friendly with just a curtain between them. There's a lot wrong with these nursing homes and it is so sad. I agree with everything that is said in the video. Stay home as long as you can, or if a family member can help or you can move in with them, do it!! Nurs Home should be a LAST RESORT in your care.
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Great advice. In this age of Covid especially, a nursing home would be even less of an attractive option than you so well explained. Financially, as you mention, for many people, leaving would not be an option. Essentially in a care facility, you once again revert to babyhood -- giving up your independence for dependency, loss of control, loss of privacy, loss of finances, loss of the exercise you get in normal life. Babyhood is just fine and suitable for babies but not at all fine, not at all suitable, for adults and aged persons. A child has a life ahead of them; an elderly person has a death ahead. If they can maintain a roof to live under, with independence and control, hiring help when needed, they can always find some goals and purposes ... but all that goes out the window if they allow themselves to become infantilized. As far as end of life issues, no one needs a gatekeeper, and you know what I mean. Everyone deserves to choose how long they will live, how they will die, and to make their chosen exit with dignity and professional assistance. Doctors that don't get this don't deserve to be called doctors.
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9:19' Honestly, a nursing home is not a place anyone really wants to go, but sometimes, there’s no other choice. There, you have meals provided, nurses to take care of you, but it lacks the warmth of family, the touch of a loved one’s hand. Many seniors spend their days in loneliness, just hoping for a visit. I truly hope that society will pay more attention to the elderly so they don’t feel forgotten. And for those who are in nursing homes, I just wish them peace in their hearts, someone to talk to, and meaningful days in their final years. ❤👴👵🌿
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I was working as a homesupport worker and working to clients home. I cooked healthy foods for them. Elderly people living in facilities less freedom of choices like favorite foods, friends and family members cannot stay over just to visit only. The best choices not to sell their house and get a 24/7 workers to have their freedom. They can go out with the workers, go for a walk, get groceries together and have fun to see an events. Also don't think paying for the workers is expensive because it's about their safety and enjoy their life everyday as they could. Money is just a tool just spend it wisely for their needs. Because that is a good reason why we save money for to spend when we get older. If you don't use it for your own good, then when we die without a will the govt will take it and that is the law in Canada. My good advice eat healthy foods, stay away from bad carbohydrates, drink 8 glasses of water,, take vitamin like Centrum, Vitamin C, check blood pressure regularly, check blood glucose. It is very important to purchase a machine. Everyday before meal check the blood pressure and blood glucose than paying health insurance every month. Good hobbies like gardening, knitting, crochet, listen to a favorite music, writing simple healthy recipes, 20mins mild exercise meet good people in the community. See a doctor and a dentist regularly. Doing a household chores is a good exercise and natural therapy. I retired earlier because I was sick of blood pressure and blood glucose and doctors refused to give me medication because it was borderline and I suffered and it was ups and downs. I I prayed to God and did a research in the internet a good advice. I am taking Vit C and It helped me to be healthy again and I went for a walk at least 1 hour. I am living alone but many things to do and make me busy everyday. I do like playing my ukulele, knitting, sewing, reading Bible, listening from classic musics, cooking healthy foods, gardening, do household chores, sharing good ideas to good friends and community friends, writing song lyrics, etc. We have many opportunities in life. When I seen a challenge person trying to be independent gives more courage in life and very important don't give up your hope and I don't feel bored in life at all. ❤❤❤❤
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I went to Vocational School at 17 years old, I was finished at 19,well anyway I did my externship at 19, I witnessed at a Nursing Home a women who was mad at a woman in a wheelchair,She pushed that women,so hard down the hall, moreover I witness that,and the first thing I said, I do not want to work with people like that,it really made me mad,so I totally went into a different field, and went back to School in Philadelphia,for dietary,and landed a job,for five years working in the kitchen,and I enjoyed it,so I didn't get back into Nursing until years later.
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Here is a cautionary tale. My MIL is 92. She had been living in her own home alone and we thought she was managing ok because that is what she told us. Then last Oct. she had some kind of episode and went to the hospital. She was having a lot of difficulty walking. She went to a re-hab/nursing home to get PT, supposedly, to strengthen her legs. That didn't last too long. As she used up the time that Medicare would pay for, it became clear she could not live on her own any longer and would need to stay in the nursing home. She is in PA and her sons are in MD and CA. She has almost no family around her. We had to sell her house for a pittance, the nursing home took that, they have taken her SS as well. She told us she had insurance to bury her, but it is all expired. For years, we tried to get her to move in with us or with her other son, but she told us to mind our own business. She didn't want to be a burden on anyone. Well now she is a huge burden because we have to come up with the thousands of dollars it will take to bury her as well as now supplying her with a phone and spending money and anything thing else she needs. Had she moved in with her son in MD as she was asked to do, she could have sold her house and kept the money and would have still had her SS. She would have had family around that could have made sure she was getting up and walking around every day and was getting proper nutrition., and participated in daily family life instead of sitting in her house day in and day out watching TV. Her stubbornness has cost her to lose everything. She is now complaining that she doesn't like the nursing home and wants out. Out to where? Her house is gone, her money is gone. She refuses to move to CA and her son in MD now has an ill wife he is caring for. My husband has a huge amount of guilt now because she is in a nursing home and there is nothing he can do about it. He is too far away to visit more than once a year or so. It is a huge mess and it is all her doing. So please, as you get older, if your kids or family members ask you to come live with them, please consider doing it because the alternative is not good. My MIL no longer gets PT and they have been on covid lock down for months now and she isn't even allowed to venture out of her room. She can only get someone to take her for a walk down the hall once in a while and she hates the food. Yes, we all want to be independent for our whole life, but sometimes it isn't possible. So please, think twice before you dig your heels in and refuse help from your family. She will die in there alone because she didn't want to give up her independence. Now she has given up everything. Personally, I would rather give up my independence and be around people who love me than to die alone in a home because I was too proud to accept help from my kids.
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Thank you for telling how it really is, when I saw the title of the video I thought thank God someone has spoken out An escape plan is essential. We can't lead a healthy, satisfying life when our lives are regimented. When those things that mean so much to us are taken away. We may be getting older, but we must maintain a healthy, purposeful life, and have our freedom, especially freedom to think for ourselves. For five years I've been living in a one-bedroom flat in sheltered housing. Don't fall for the pretty pictures they paint about sheltered housing, it has all the pitfalls that were mentioned in the video, and more besides. Living in sheltered housing is like living in a large rabbit warren. There is a main corridor with doors along it, the corridor is cold and empty except for a large fire extinguisher. Plants, ornaments, or trimmings aren't allowed - that means no Christmas decorations. All your possessions must be kept in your small flat, including bikes, items for your car and luggage. There is a small area of grass at the back of the building, about 3 meters wide, and a car park at the front. Maintained by the council, so no facilities to do any gardening. There is a lounge, with a kitchen to make tea or coffee. Bingo in the lounge on Thursday afternoon, for those who like it, no TV or internet access. The manager come in twice a week, checks the fire alarm and want's to know everyone's business. Puts up notices Don't, No, You must not. In a nutshell, we are treated and spoken to, as if we are little children. I had a farm for over 20 years, it was rented, the owner decided to sell, and I was evicted. I trimmed all my sheep's feet and still sheared when I was into my 70. Furthermore, I was 80 last December and still very active, although I could do with new knees and a new hip. Avoid sheltered housing, I would sooner die a quick death than the lingering death I'm experiencing here, in sheltered housing. No dog or cat my best friends.
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I am 72 years old woman, I have never considered going into a nursing home at any point in my life, the main thing is lacking freedom and independence in every way, I love doing things for myself, I feel very much at peace staying alone, even when I have visitors whether my children or grandchildren I want them to visit for a while and go because I want my space I enjoy the quietness in my house, I want to do whatever I wish to do at any time, be it in the early morning hours or late in the evening, I want to do things when I feel like, no hindrances. I have never been to a nursing home, but I can never encourage anyone to go there for, the reasons stipulated here. Thanks for the information.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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I WQNT GO TO A NURSING HOME!!! IM SAVING THAT MONEY FOR.... (the nursing home). became 100% invalid. cant walk, cant use toilet, cant get out of bed, just slept slept slept slept slept for 2 years in the nursing home. inheritance disappeared as it wasnt "protected" (GET IT OUT OF BANK/SSN/GD financial "advisor"/shyster ) so.... nursing got it all.
$6000... $8000... now $10,000 a month for 3 hots and a cot? THIS IS LIKE JAIL!!! it wasnt like jail, but it wasn't HOME... I WILL CRAWL!!! up brick steps to bedroom with skin as thin as rice paper??? want is irrelevant... once in nursing home they have to keep the ... beds full full full to keep that $$$ coming in as NURSING HOMES ARE FOR PROFIT!$$$
SHE IS A WITCH... the poor overworked woman that took care of ... 20 old wemen changing their diapers/ sheets, getting them dressed (like dressing a rag doll)... taking them to the dining hall so they can pick at their bland food til get wheeled back to room to go back to bed to sleep sleep sleep... til sleep for eternity? Feeders... have to be fed as they cannot do it themselves??? OMFG!!!!
girl that ran a nursing home, NO COLLEGE... made $60,000 a year... $80,000 a YEAR?? WITHOUT A COLLEGE DEGREE??? WOW, so there goes the $$$ and the INVESTORS that expect their investments to go UP UP UP ALL THE TIME. the "HELP" (DIAPER CHANGERS) make $8? $9/hr turnover has to be horrific... WM pays $16 here, no diaper changing. want... is irrelevant.
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I put my dad in a nursing home.
To my dying day I'll be sorry I did!
This place was incredibly abusive. I made so many reports to government agencies about all the neglect, abuse... and got NO RESOLVE WHAT SO EVER! In fact, this was my first real education on what a narcissist/psychopath really was. I tried to get my dad out of there. I wanted to get him in a new place, but she (the DON) had blackballed us everywhere through the medical language of labeling us as a difficult family. I don't know the insider label term...
My poor, frail dad was so abused, neglected. The things I witnessed were UNBELIEVABLE!!! I LITERALLY MOVED IN THERE WITH MY DAD, AND BEGGED STAFF TO DO THEIR JOB!!! I even witnessed a male nurse stab the back of my dad's throat as he hastily shoved food into my dad's mouth. I confronted this nurse about this and he denied it. I told him, "Im sitting RIGHT HERE, INFRONT OF YOU AND MY DAD!!!" I SAW IT!!! MY DAD REALED BACK IN PAIN!!! Still this male nurse denied it. I reported it, but as all my complaints, ...all to no avail. The Director of Nurses began stalking me throughout the facility, smear campaigning me everywhere. She publicly humiliated us, and punished us with sleep deprivation. Someone told me she had spent 8 years in the military.... Things got so bad that I needed SOMEBODY TO DO SOMETHING!!! I called the police. I told them I needed help as she was stalking me within the facility, threatening me, ...etc. Little did I know that, with a military background, this DON was considered one of them by local police. I was horrified when the officer told me it would be best for me to "drop it." He was nice, and kind, and had the tone of.... "trust me, you really don't want to make this worse for the two of you,"...like I would just be creating a situation of awakening the rather of a wild queen hornets nest. I had no idea BACK THEN of what he was saying, and confusedly decided to take his advice. As we had been talking, the nurse manager had poked his head in the room and told the officer that, "After your done here (name), (name of DON) wants to talk to you. It was like she did EVERYTHING with an air of intimidation.
I could do on and on.... With the use/help of ALL HER FLYING MONKEYS (staff, police, Health Department, Adult Protection, Ombudsman, etc) she continued her attacks on us. Not even allowing me to take my dad out for a drive in the sunshine, ...turning away service men friends who came to visit my dad....telling them that they thought I'd put them up to visiting my dad (I did not, and even if I did...was it a crime to have my dad have visitors?!!). So they denied these good men access to my dad, or any visitors. This had came about after I had been issued TWO BACK TO BACK NO TRESSPASSES (a common practice a nursing home will do to people who are witnessing and reporting to much on a particular facility). This took me away from my Loved one, stopped my reporting to authorities what I saw going on, and punished me for doing so. This woman wanted to be my gOD!!! People, well meaning people, told me to go back to her and apologize, beg her to let me see my poor, frail 87 year old dad. NO! I REFUSED! All I had left, was the phone. And they made contact practically IMPOSSIBLE. When I was able to get to him, I found my dad was now slurring his words, and passing out on the phone. I was horrified!!! As you can imagine, "WHAT WERE THEY DOING TO HIM IN THERE?!!!"
I could tell you so much more... as anyone who has ever had any experience with a psychopath....the stories are never short ones...
My dad died in there, alone, without me.... It's been years now, and I STILL cry like a baby over it.
The few people I was able to talk to (staff in that place my dad called Hell),... I have occasionally seen them out and about, working new jobs at Home Depot, the local Good Will. They had been grilled about our conversations, and then let go (fired). One told me he has saw my dad was trying to kill himself with a fork in the outlet of his room, and another time, with the belt of his pants. THIS was NOT the strong, tough, intelligent man my dad was...but I could believe became.
Oh, I Loved him so much, and to have him be ....put done in the end like this ....
RIP dad. I Love you.
Winton E. Lindberg
8.6.1930 - 12.21.2018
Bloomington, Mn
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6. Nursing Homes are worse than prisons. They are like concentration camps, you have no dignity, no freedom, no say etc. l won't even take my dog there, they shouldn't be homes for human beings. The saddest institution to leave your loved ones. Some in the nursing homes are like zombies, sit and stare at the walls if they are lucky they get someone to take them to sit by the windows. The government has cut recreational activities leaving the residents/patients idle doing absolutely nothing. Families only show up when their loved ones die, everyone is too busy to visit but are not busy to come, sit, and pretend to mourn the dead bodies. I would rather be homeless on the streets than go to a nursing home. The abuse from some staff is unbearable to watch, managers who don't give a damn about the welfare of the residents/patients are just sitting in their offices with their several secretaries while the CEO get almost millions of dollars doing nothing. Workloads for those who work by the bedside is more than a crime, can you imagine one staff having to care for 15 to 20 residents/patients, at some nursing homes registered staffs have 60 to 65 patients and a couple of care on top of passing medications, doing treatments, assessments, calling the doctors, in some cases had to call the families as well etc. Great insights from this videos and hope many will watch and learn the true reality of a nursing home.
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My mother has dementia/alzheimers, is doubly incontinent and had delirium. I am elderly too and have osteoarthritis. I now suffer with a very painful back after years of helping her in and out of a car and pushing her in a wheelchair. So my life has been diminished drastically. Carers only stayed for 15/20 minutes to give meds and food/drink. When it got worse she refused to shower. Tell me, what should I have done???
My mother refused to go into a home and had about 8 falls, the final one was a very bad fall, onto her walker and a large part of her skin on her leg was ripped off. She ended up in hospital for 3 months, and only then was she deemed to be needing 24 hour nursing care.
AFTER being in the nursing home, having a daily routine, being looked after, the UTIS’s stopped, the delirium finally stopped, the angry shouting stopped. She reverted back to being more like the ,mother I knew and got on well with the carers. The nurses and carers are lovely and look after my now bedridden mother very well. And yet I see videos like this, and people saying that being in a nursing home is the worst. Well, it isnt! There are good, well run, caring nursing homes. You just have to find them. I went through a great many years of hell trying to keep my mother safe and well. Doing all her chores, washing, gardening, and at the same time my husband was ill. I think a lot of the people making comments are oblivious of the reality of some people’s circumstances. Do I feel guilty? Yes.. in spite of the many years of care I gave her. But in the end, her quality of life improved as did mine. Because of videos like this people are so scared of going into a home and this is not right. It may not be for everyone, but for some it is a blessing and life improves.
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Truthfully, if she could still take care of herself, why did she move to a nursing home? A nursing home is for folks that can't care for themselves, and have no family left, or willing to care for them. I worked in a nursing home back in the 80's (NA), one of the best in the state, really great place, but no one should go in unless it's needed. The majority of our residents were total care, then we had some partial care, but only a few that might have been able to live on their own. The place I worked at was more like a hotel, the residents loved it, so did I, but it's never perfect. Home is always the better option.
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Sample menu from a.i.
Absolutely! Here's a constipation-relief focused menu incorporating prunes, chia seeds, oatmeal, kefir, and sweet potatoes, spread over three days:
Day 1: Gentle Start
* Morning (7:00 AM):
* Oatmeal (1/2 cup dry) cooked with water or unsweetened almond milk.
* Mix in 2 tablespoons of chia seeds and 4 chopped prunes while cooking.
* Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
* Large glass of water.
* Mid-Morning (10:00 AM):
* Kefir (1 cup) with a handful of fresh berries.
* Lunch (1:00 PM):
* Large salad with mixed greens, grilled chicken or chickpeas, and a baked sweet potato (medium-sized, skin on).
* Dressing: Olive oil and lemon juice.
* Afternoon (4:00 PM):
* A few prunes (4-5) and a small handful of almonds.
* Large glass of water.
* Dinner (7:00 PM):
* Sweet potato and lentil soup (plenty of fiber).
* Large glass of water.
Day 2: Fiber Focus
* Morning (7:00 AM):
* Overnight chia seed pudding: 2 tablespoons chia seeds soaked in 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, with chopped prunes and a sprinkle of vanilla extract.
* Mid-Morning (10:00 AM):
* One cup of Kefir.
* Lunch (1:00 PM):
* Sweet potato and black bean bowl: Baked sweet potato cubes, black beans, corn, and salsa.
* Afternoon (4:00 PM):
* Blend a smoothie: Kefir, Prunes, and spinach.
* Dinner (7:00 PM):
* Baked salmon with roasted sweet potato and steamed broccoli.
* Large glass of water.
Day 3: Hydration and Regularity
* Morning (7:00 AM):
* Oatmeal (1/2 cup dry) cooked with water and mixed with chopped prunes.
* Large glass of water.
* Mid-Morning (10:00 AM):
* One cup of Kefir.
* Lunch (1:00 PM):
* Large salad with grilled chicken or tofu, mixed greens, and a side of baked sweet potato fries (baked, not fried).
* Afternoon (4:00 PM):
* A small bowl of prunes.
* Large glass of water.
* Dinner (7:00 PM):
* Chicken or vegetable stir-fry with plenty of vegetables (including sweet potato chunks) and brown rice.
* Large glass of water.
Key Considerations:
* Hydration: Drink plenty of water throughout each day. Fiber needs water to work effectively.
* Portion Control: Adjust portion sizes to your individual needs.
* Gradual Increase: If you're not used to high-fiber foods, gradually increase your intake to avoid gas and bloating.
* Physical Activity: Combine this diet with regular physical activity for optimal results.
* Consult a Doctor: If you have chronic constipation or any underlying health conditions, consult your doctor or a registered dietitian before making significant dietary changes.
* Sugar content: Check the sugar content of your kefir, and almond milk. Unsweetened versions are prefered.
* Prune juice: Prune juice can be added to any of these days.
This menu provides a good balance of fiber, probiotics, and hydration to help promote regularity. Remember, consistency is key!
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My grandmother is 101, and she has dementia and I quit my job, which I loved to care for her full time. I get paid by the state, which, believe me, isn't much money. Everybody told me to put her in a nursing home, I had a friend who actually told me to get a private nurse. I told her how much money you think l make? I have noticed that her dementia hasn't advanced as I thought. It's still pretty mild , I knew a nursing home wouldn't have been an option when I had heard of a lady from my church who had dementia, and was put in a nursing home. Her dementia advanced within a couple of months, and she died less than a year. My grandmother raised me after my mom died , I just couldn't put her away when I didn't have to. 15:04
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I'm 83. Live in a seaview 750sqf furnished apt, Inc utilities and free wifi, a pool, security, for $400 a month. I have 6 lady friends ages 32-47, who watch out for me, visit me, bring gifts, invite me to beach bbqs, parties, and get me hospital care if needed. Thailand.
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I am working at a nursing home for a quiet long years in a far foreign country away from my native land, I actually don’t stay long in just one place so I worked from one facility to another. Through those years of my experiences, I have already seen myself , what my life lies on when I stay at the nursing home soon to be cared for. There are also good things to be considered but for me that place is like a HORRIBLE , All what being said in your narration are all true. This kind of a place I called it a Departure ,,,,no more growth, there ends our life . I still go back to my home when I get more older because I know there’s no place like home 🏡, FREEDOM is the key to Happiness , it helps you grow still healthier, physically & mentally even when you become more older…just get away from the stress. There are lots to do things inside your house to prevent your being idle. Seniors living in nursing homes are automatically pity, they lost already their capabilities , even they have money they can’t just use or spend it luxury. 😢😢
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I had to go to a rehab which was part of a nursing home in New York.
I was in there for 2 months. And yes breakfast had to be a certain time, and we could choose our dinners and everything.
They had activities directors and they were always very funny and kind and thoughtful with all of us. And we all had our meals together and it was really quite pleasant.
The rehab and the nursing home were all together. The lady next to me sharing the same room was from the nursing home part and had various things wrong with her, and she couldn't even speak but the kindness given to her and the care was absolutely perfect. And I was glad to afford some kind of kindness to her which she responded to.
And I made some lovely friends along the way. I was starting to get used to the smile of everyone around me and the Incredibly kind care that I had. I didn't seem to mind very much.
In the regiment of the day I had to do physical therapy which was challenging. I had edema very badly and it totally cured up, but 4 days after I got home on January 17th it flared up again. I also have knee problems with arthritis that is serious. But I'm under doctor's cares and I'll be seeing doctors for everything.
Now I have the same problem all over. They had given me antibiotics and cleared it up, but there isn't any wound that I have to worry about right now for the same treatment so I just have to keep them cared for on my own. I'll be 82 this year and I live with my very dear daughter who works all day, And sometimes doesn't get home till 7:00 or so... so I'm kind of alone all day. I have Grate Faith and that keeps me happy in my beliefs and I have lovely family even though they're scattered all over it. I hardly ever see them but we text and call. I have to say I had a pretty good relationship, the rehab and if I had to stay longer that would have been fine with me because the tremendous kindness and because I was glad too Minister and be there for others who are lonely.
That was very important to me. I always felt like I was a visitor and not because I was getting out at any certain time but just because I'm wanting to care for them and I had a joy about that.
So it could have gone on longer. And I feel if I ever cannot take care of myself as I get older, I would like to be in that nursing home in New York just for the kindness alone and the camaraderie.
So everyone has a different perspective. The Priest was also there and I could go to mass and have communion.
But it was the kindness of the people in charge trying to make everyone Comfortable and they were always so cheerful and happy. And that was a great bonus from being there. The only visitor I had was really my daughter who was working at a place only 15 minutes away but sometimes it was on the weekends because she was so tired from the work she was doing as a daycare teacher. But that's understandable
We would talk on the phone or text. So I didn't really have any overwhelming sense of loneliness. And my other family is all very loving and kind and they would come visit sometimes making the trip even though I was in the rehab only. So it wasn't a bad experience at all, and I think if I had to stay there longer it would have been okay.
But I know where I want to go if I ever have to go somewhere for long-term care. Again, the tremendous kindness and the fact that I could minister and comfort others around me. So I just wanted to share my thoughts. But I know, I know. I know it's not that way everywhere and I understand this video very completely.
All right. God bless and love everyone, and keep us safe in a very precarious world😊
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Nursing Homes are Corporations (businesses) and it's about the Meat and the Money ( keeping a bed filled to get the money and providing "services" (LOL) for the cheapest ( low staff coverage per person/ overworked staff/ low quality, cheap food) cost cutting way the "government regulations" (LOL) will allow. Loss of privacy, indepedence, decision making, forced in continience, severe loneliness , isolation, depression, loss of mobility, over medicated, abuse, neglect, etc...
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So many middle aged children put Mom in a nursing home thinking that "she'll be happy there, she won't be alone and will make many friends"...and then they never visit or care for Mom when he ages rapidly and declines in that prison like institution. IF they visited on a frequent basis...more than once a week at the least, IF they were around to see how staff treats not only Mom but the other "residents", IF they stuck around to "play" the inane games of Bingo, and bat the balloon that the residents are required to go to even if they would rather curl up and die in their beds instead, If they ate 3 meals a day with Mom---at the regimented time required to go to the meal room and saw how nasty the food was compared to that lovely pre entry "visit", IF they took the time to stop in a few rooms and ask the neighboring residents how they are doing, and what is going on, especially when there are no visitors, then maybe, just maybe they would be ashamed of themselves, and not be fooled into going into this hell when their OWN children try to dump there one day.
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I never considered it ,,but I was injured and this is where I was put ,,,my sister died in front of my eyes b4 I left my home ,,Ppl there treated me like dirt especially my X brother in law ,,,but I'm here ,,I cry daily ,,,laying in a bed no visitors ,,no conversation with ,y family ,,I've given up inside realizing to the outside world I'm not alive
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It is not a black and white situation, there are grey areas, there are the pros and cons. If deterioration of health in mind and body occurs, it may not be totally due to the nursing home routine. Aging also plays a part. A person using his tools doing things around the house may find his energy levels gradually falling due to age and there are many things he would not be able to do like maybe climbing a ladder, using a drill, hammer etc. Ive seen this happen. Besides i think you would find a peer group you could relate to using your free time to relax, exercise, develop a deeper connect with God, just sit and enjoy the luxury of free time, just to sit/stand and stare, admire nature and all of God's creation, relate at a deeper level with people who now become your new family. Of course, there will be a lot of things we could grumble about also. But i have come to realise i forget that i can no longer do things i used to the way i used to and i have to seek help or avoid doingbthose things.
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