The Other Side
Aug 21 2011 in Blogs, Caring for Parents and Kids, Jo's Blog by Jo
While visiting with my parents today a staff member let me know that another resident had just died that morning. I could instantly tell it was hitting all of the staff hard. They were doing their best to go about their duties and keep things as normal as possible for the balance of the residents but they were hurting. It made me think of all of the people who assist us Caregivers: hospice workers, aides, facility workers. People who deal with our struggles and pain but also those of many others simultaneously and have to go through one loss after another of people they often draw close to. I know there is a profesional shell that is developed but they are human. Our loses and pain are often theirs as well.
Today I was reminded of that.
Bonnie Camara said on August 22, 2011
When my Mother died on August 1st I had to go to the care home a week later to return something. They all were very sad at her passing and the head nurse cried with me. Yes, they are human to, and they know their residents very well! Almost all are dedicated caring people and we do forget sometimes that it hits them to. Thanks for the reminder.
nur.sas said on August 22, 2011
Professional caregivers are frequently the main caregiver of an ailing spouse, child, and or parent. They don’t share this info with their patient families.
In the small hospital unit where I work, two hurses have lost spouses after long illnesses;, two have spouses that need, but cannot afford to get, full time professional care, one has a husband who recovered after difficult radiation and chemo.
Denise said on August 22, 2011
Hi–Another reminder that we’re all fighting the good fight, even when we seem to be going about our business. And, it speaks highly of your parents’ facility that the business of caring includes just that—caring.
Bette said on August 22, 2011
Hi Jo,
Thank you for sharing this with us.
It is a very special reminder and it sounds as if your parents are in a very special place.
Trish said on August 24, 2011
Jo, The hospice workers and professional caregivers are (for the most part) such special people. It seems like it would be so difficult to deal with their caree’s death. Your parents are obviously in a great facility. Thank you for reminding us of the care in “care facility.”