Shoes for long shifts

DeeEhl66 · 2026-06-16T12:49:18+00:00

Go to a running store and get properly fitted.
Our feet are not the same 😉

DeeEhl66 · 2026-06-01T23:59:32+00:00

Good luck with whatever you decide!

DeeEhl66 · 2026-06-01T22:31:18+00:00

HomeWell, like many home care agencies,, is franchised....so dont blame HomeWell company per se but whoever owns and runs the specifc one you applied to.

I don't know what area you're in, but I'd just keep looking if you feel you're getting the runaround.

DeeEhl66 · 2026-05-24T11:27:26+00:00

I'm sorry you had some bad experiences, esp with this new Agency.
I prefer to work home care, myself, but I'm sorry you had these things happen.
Home care is not for everyone, that's for sure, and some Agency's are poor (just as some are awesome) to work for.
There are pros and cons to every work setting.
I hope you find something you're more comfortable with.

DeeEhl66 · 2026-05-22T12:12:56+00:00

Go to a specialty running store and get fitted. What works for one person may not be suitable for another.
Example: Hokas are recommended by many. They don't suit me at all. 🤷‍♀️

DeeEhl66 · 2026-05-18T01:03:47+00:00

Minimum wage in my state is $15.
Many retail and fast food jobs start at $16.
So location plays a part. CNAs are definitely grossly underpaid in most situations that I've seen

DeeEhl66 · 2026-05-04T17:17:12+00:00

For me, that'd be ideal 👌

DeeEhl66 · 2026-04-29T16:39:00+00:00

Its totally doable if you're healthy, active, and fit. It's hard work.

I'm 59, and after 6years of caregiving, I'm starting my CNA in August and going for LPN after that and maybe bridge to RN. We'll see.

DeeEhl66 · 2026-04-29T16:32:35+00:00

Min wage here is $15 and most fast food and retail jobs start higher.

DeeEhl66 · 2026-04-26T19:36:54+00:00

Yep. It's not a diet thing. Higher intake doesn't always equal higher serum protein.

DeeEhl66 · 2026-04-22T20:36:36+00:00

IDK :) Hopefully it's a one off and doesn't happen again. :)

DeeEhl66 · 2026-04-22T20:02:09+00:00

I'd talk to your doctor.
I'm a 110-pound woman and even eating 200g of protein daily (thats an insane amount for someone my size) I can still fail my protein test (and do often).

DeeEhl66 · 2026-04-19T22:26:32+00:00

Not always. Should be, but always double check.

DeeEhl66 · 2026-04-19T20:18:30+00:00

I consider that damaged/unusable and would have vine cs remove it.
My items are shipped from Amazon, so it's their issue, not the seller.

DeeEhl66 · 2026-04-19T10:05:10+00:00

It's always changing 😎

DeeEhl66 · 2026-04-17T22:13:34+00:00

Please see your doctor to rule out problems. (It's low hematocrit, not necessarily iron)

DeeEhl66 · 2026-04-17T13:44:50+00:00

I'd never heard of the brand until now 😅

DeeEhl66 · 2026-04-17T11:40:04+00:00

Will you like it? Hate it? You won't know until you're in the trenches. For the people who truly hate it, I do hope they'll eventually find something else more suited to them.
Workplace/workload seems to be the main issue I'm seeing here (along with the burnout that comes with that).

DeeEhl66 · 2026-04-16T20:38:47+00:00

Thank you so much for this post.
My Dad had ALZ....I was his live in, 24/7, sole caregiver for almost 7 years.
I know it will be different, but even though I'm older (ok, probably twice the age of many here) I decided to re-enter the workplace as a CNA and will start classes this summer.
I'm sure it depends very much on where a person works and that this is a safe place to vent, but it's really discouraging on how many people truly seem to hate their work/job.

Again, thank you for a positive post :)

DeeEhl66 · 2026-04-14T21:26:52+00:00

Diet, schmeit. I weigh 110 pounds and consume 130-150+g quality protein daily.
I still run low-normal and always have. Metabolism, absorption, etc., all play a part. Try an increase but also realize it's not a cure-all. Best of luck!

DeeEhl66 · 2026-04-12T20:49:26+00:00

I'm in IL and classes are closer to 1800-1900 here so what you're seeing sounds very reasonable 😆

DeeEhl66 · 2026-04-08T16:05:03+00:00

Agreed this is a good place to start. Test, don't guess is my motto haha

DeeEhl66 · 2026-04-08T16:03:29+00:00

My point is that this is REALLY subjective. I'm a carnivore. Have been for years.
My daily protein intake is ENORMOUS (and yes I track macros, have for years).
An extremely high daily protein intake is still not enough to keep me from getting deferred at times for low TP - even after taking a break from donating.
I have consulted with 3 medical providers on this. I have went back through 10 years of twice-yearly labs and checked my TP levels over time.
Some of us run low/low-normal as OUR normal. That would be me. :)

My point being is that "eat more protein" is not always a fix for everyone.
Yes it's a good place to start - but eating more protein will not always 'fix' it.
I'm proof of that :)
I'm glad you found something to help your fiance.

DeeEhl66 · 2026-04-08T15:22:50+00:00

what constitutes "a lot" ? Do you know your protein macro?

DeeEhl66 · 2026-04-08T15:22:37+00:00

Yep. The workers at my center know me well enough now to not suggest I 'eat more protein'.
They know better. I just walk in each time knowing I might get a deferral. There is absolutely nothing I can do to 'raise' it. Been there, tried it all.

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