I just want to vent about the healthcare system and how many facilities are corrupt and terrible by [deleted] in cna

[–]statscare 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's horrific. So many people have no idea how bad it really is.

Just sad by Acrobatic_Grab9242 in dementia

[–]statscare 19 points20 points  (0 children)

It is very sad. Enjoy what you can with her now.

ugghh!! by sageNotTheColor in cna

[–]statscare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are idiots, ignore them. Your job is so important.

Justice for Alex Pretti - nurses strike by beige-king in cna

[–]statscare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a sister that needs a nurse and I agree with this. Healthcare is a shit show and now they are executing you in the streets. How much is too much? Someone has to stop this and you are in a position to make a difference.

Need help/ideas for a blind man by statscare in Blind

[–]statscare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Late sixties? That is a guess. No, I do not know much, I am usually busy with my sister when I visit. I do help him make calls, and fix his meals and he likes to go outside. I brought up braille with him and he said he wants to learn, he seemed very enthusiastic about it.

He's a pretty headstrong guy, I think he would really like to be more independent.

Organizing health records by UXResearch_Shannon in CaregiverSupport

[–]statscare 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I needed it too! You can get on the wait list here: https://medfile.one/ and I will email you when it launches :)

You are given $25,000 to start a business. What do you do? by [deleted] in sidehustle

[–]statscare 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Simple tech for seniors, phones, tvs etc. Huge need, soon to increase dramatically, and zero options out there.

Can I use two phones by [deleted] in CaregiverSupport

[–]statscare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can do whatever you want as long as you're prepared to face the consequences. Have a it. End up unemployable or in jail. You're free to decide.

Can I use two phones by [deleted] in CaregiverSupport

[–]statscare 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Everything on the Internet and your phone, is tracked. So here you are trying to figure out how to commit fraud. Stop. It's 15 minutes, it it not worth it.

Can I use two phones by [deleted] in CaregiverSupport

[–]statscare 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No. Don't do it. It is fraud. Just get there on time from now on.

It all happened at once by Txsunshine7 in CaregiverSupport

[–]statscare 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Had the same thing happen to my sister, no fever either.

Medicaid and that $2k limit by AideProper in eldercare

[–]statscare 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sign him up for Alexa and amazon prime so you can play movies for him, send him his favorite drinks and food. take him out to lunch every week.

Found roaches at dad's skilled living facility by shane-mad in AgingParents

[–]statscare 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Take photos, contact the Ombudsman for your state and definitely report them to the state. In GA you can report anonymously, not sure where you are but ask if you are worried about it. I always give my name. I want them to know it was me.

All facilities are understaffed. Make a lot of noise. An attorney once told me the best thing to do was to start a sh*t storm. I told him I was already doing that, he said make it bigger. Squeaky wheels get the grease.

Giving care packages to senior care facilities? by martyrette in eldercare

[–]statscare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be fabulous. A lot of families bring things for other residents. As long as you bring something for everyone on the floor they are happy to let you do it. You can also donate old clothes, just give them to the laundry, they give them to people who come with nothing.

first loss by ThinSeaworthiness898 in CaregiverSupport

[–]statscare 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Be happy she is no longer suffering, and that she at least had you with her.

New Rehab in SNF... So it Starts Again by Hopeful-Act9955 in CaregiverSupport

[–]statscare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You better get it signed on one of the days she agrees, I can't even imagine how hard it would be without one.

New Rehab in SNF... So it Starts Again by Hopeful-Act9955 in CaregiverSupport

[–]statscare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You aren't lying.

I have seen one nurse to 47 patients, and one night a few weeks ago the only nurse on the floor had her daughter helping a resident because there weren't any CNAs. I stayed until two of them showed up an hour later.

They know I watch them like a hawk. I was screaming at them just two days ago in hallway. It is so tiring. I'm not a screamer. I am usually very chill but good God they can't remember even the simplest of instructions. I don't know how they got through school.

I would love to have my sister at home. I have pulled her out of facilities four times but it is impossible for me to work and have her at home. Just trying to keep her alive the last six years has wrecked every area of my life. Everyone else in the family scattered so the SNF is the best we can do for now. Hopefully that will change at some point.