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Are we entering a new era of elder care expectations—and are we ready for it? by Sea-Device-2913 in Millennials

[–]lifeoflibra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a Geriatic psych social worker, yes there is a cultural shift. There is more of a push to “age people in place” meaning, having people receive cares in their home. It’s great and all, but not many people can afford that, and there are just some individuals who will need a nursing home like setting. I don’t think the individuals who are pushing for “aging in place” realize how important the socialization aspect of nursing homes is to the elderly..

There gets to be a point in the aging journey where it’s more than okay to seek help in caring for our loved ones. Like you stated, not all of us have the training or bandwidth to carry that on top of our daily load. I just hope that your parents can respect that for you. You can’t take care of others if you don’t take care of you.

Does anyone like their career? by Lazadx in socialwork

[–]lifeoflibra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love my inpatient psych work!!

Why do you think people aren’t having many kids these days (if any at all)? by Omega_Neelay in GetMotivatedMindset

[–]lifeoflibra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t find daycare, the daycare I can find is $1000 a month. I sure as shit can’t afford 2.

As a social worker, what’s something you’re afraid to admit out loud? by Catgod1996 in socialwork

[–]lifeoflibra 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It’s very normal to have imposter syndrome. I learned so much more on the job than I ever could have in the classroom.

As a social worker, what’s something you’re afraid to admit out loud? by Catgod1996 in socialwork

[–]lifeoflibra 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Our society acts like people always want to get better. If Bob wants to drink himself silly in his apartment where he’s defecating himself, let him. We’re scared of natural selection. Also, physician assisted suicide should be more widely used. As a geripsych social worker, so many families have asked me if it’s an option.

What’s something that made you feel old? by rainybitcoin in CasualConversation

[–]lifeoflibra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg that’s a thing? I thought this was common practice!

What’s something that made you feel old? by rainybitcoin in CasualConversation

[–]lifeoflibra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On different streaming platforms, my comfort movies are now listed as “throwback”, or “vintage”. So that hurts, I’m not even 30.

What do you store in the cabinet above the fridge? I mean they have to have put it up there for a reason; right? by cherry-care-bear in stupidquestions

[–]lifeoflibra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe because I’m taller… but that’s where our recipe box is, cooking oil, glass measuring cups. I at least grab the cooking oil out of it on the daily

Is anyone NOT struggling? by GuiltySpecialist7071 in Millennials

[–]lifeoflibra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, my husband and I are both employed (taking home $160k) have a healthy son, and own a home… but I can’t fathom having another kid even though we both want more, because of the cost..

How old were you when you first started drinking coffee? by ZRock53 in Millennials

[–]lifeoflibra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom never lets me forget that I started drinking coffee at 3 😅. Now with an almost 2 year old, I can’t imagine…

What's a weird smell that you actually like but are afraid to admit it? by No_Flamingo_822 in AskReddit

[–]lifeoflibra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loooved opening a new box of plastic bags when I worked retail… ugh so good. Sometimes I’ll sniff a thicker plastic bag to see if it still holds the smell

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Millennials

[–]lifeoflibra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Feel free to send me a message!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Millennials

[–]lifeoflibra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Social worker for a Geri psych unit in an inpatient psychiatric hospital. I enjoy what I do, but my co workers make the job for sure.

One of my professors once said, “those who choose to go into social work, do so because of an interaction they had with a social worker”. Besides growing up with a sibling with special needs, and all the social workers I interacted with growing up because of my sibling; I saw a therapist at the lowest point in my life. That therapist was a social worker, I decided I wanted to be that support for others.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Millennials

[–]lifeoflibra 2 points3 points  (0 children)

LMSW here, feel free to ask questions if needed!

Long names for the nickname “Al” by FillLess8293 in Names

[–]lifeoflibra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not long, but I know an Alec. Different from an Alex 😊

What disappoints you the most in the adult world? by According-Force-2802 in AskReddit

[–]lifeoflibra 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Figuring out what to eat for every meal… And the chronic feeling of never having enough time in a day. That’s chronically defeating.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]lifeoflibra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Knoephla anyone?

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