Care For The Elderly

[Coldicote]

We hear a lot these days about unsatisfactory treatment or lack of care of the elderly. Human attitude is very important but many seem to regard it as just a job. What do you hope for in a care situation? Many of us might need it eventually.

[vakayu]

I would almost certainly hope it is improved from the horror stories which are in the media so often,caring is what is required,which to me should be inherent,you do not make a carer without it. This is not just a job but as there are not many qualifications required many do it with no compassion whatsoever,they should always think that who they are caring for may be their own loved ones and tend to their needs as if they were.

[anneasquith]

decent.honest.caring. staff. not a lot to ask . or is it ?

[hc4361]

Carers need to be as strong as an ox, as gentle as a lamb, have a very thick skin, be compassionate, have a strong stomach and the patience of a saint.

All for minimum wage. Home helps and home carers have to do everything in triple quick time because of the measly amount of time allocated to one person.

I couldn't do it. After a visit to a nursing home I'm ready to scream in the hillside.

[gina32]

you often hear about bad care but its never reported on the good care homes

[ummmm]

My nan and grandads care homes were excellent and they were both really well cared for (grandad has died now)

With nans care home family members are invited to join them for dinner at no extra cost....and it's like a proper restaurant.

[friedgreentomato]

You hear a few horror stories but that is not the majority, my relatives work in the care industry and some of the rubbish they have to put up with from the relatives of the OAP they are looking after is disgusting.

You never hear about those that do a good job.

[rsvp]

I sympathise with the elderly who have no family and are therefore dependent on outside care - but, have told 'my two' that as I carried them both for nine months under very difficult circumstances (and.....one of them three weeks over her due date in what is termed suicide month in Africa) plus as I do not interfer with their lives' unless asked..... I expect them to make a plan when I start dribbling. They have been warned.

[Purple_Popple]

Dignitas clinic for me as soon as I am no longer able to wipe my own backside, no one else is doing it for me.

[coccinelle]

To be treated as an adult and not as a child. I cringe at the way some carers talk down to their employers; because that's who they are, they are paying their salary.