ginnyde Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Last night at hospice we had 8 patients, 4 of whom had lc and 3 with copd. Damn, damn, damn. We need funding and awareness. The good news is that one of my copd patients outfoxed hospice and is going HOME tomorrow. Another, left and went to a nursing home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Thank you - for all you do - Somehow your post just struck me. I'm glad someone is outfoxing hospice - it made me smile Annette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Ginny, What you do is so important for the patients and the families and friends. God bless you for that. It must be so difficult at times. I don't know how you keep yourself positive in this kind of position. I hope that you get great satisfaction from helping others. Judy in MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Thank you Ginny. The hospice worker I had with my Gram was priceless. I can only imagine how hard it must be. Thank you for being special enough to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 I don't know why I don't find this depressing. Fun, joyful etc. for sure not. But I do find it very rewarding. I do get a little scared if I put me in the picture. My mission volunteering here is to make some smiles with the patients. Life is too short for all of us and I know I would like to take my last breath during a good laugh. I don't think I am irreverent and I try and play it by ear with each patient. My volunteer 'partner' does not seem to enjoy the people contact, patient or family, and prefers stocking the rooms inventory etc. Not me, I enjoy the people contact and have met some amazing people, most are calm and accepting. The hospice where I am is wonderful. Lovely rooms, each patient gets a handmade afghan which the family gets to keep. There is a kitchen with any number of snacks and goodies for the patients and their visitors. All visitors are welcome 24/7 including babies and animals. There are social workers and chaplins available. So, yes, it is a sad time, but it is done with dignity and respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Ginny, thanks for explaining that. It sounds wonderful! We all know we're only on this earth for a certain amount of time. How lovely to have a place like this for family and for the patient. Sounds lovely. Judy in MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Ginny, I had no idea you were a hospice worker. Bless you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Ginny, they are so blessed to have you. I know it can't be easy, but I can see how it would be very rewarding. Every hospice needs someone like you. Keep em smiling and laughing , it's good medicine for us all, I think. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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