Nonna's nursing home: http://www.jamessquare.com/index.cfm
The one I am volunteering at: http://www.stjohnshome.com/
I feel like its all our fault nonna ended up at such an awful place. I wanted to break down in tears just seeing how beautiful a place it is. I dont understand. I dont understand.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
hmm
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stef, i couldn't get on the 2 links you listed but don't be fooled by appearance only. it's the people working and the care that they give that at least to me determines whether or not a place is good.
glad to hear though that where you work looks nice!
I know and I spent 3 hours in this other nursing home, its beautiful there.
Stef - one of the worst things to do is second guess decisions we made for our loved ones. We all fall prey to it, but it really doesn't help. I often wonder if I could have worked harder at finding more activities for my mom or could I have done better finding a better neurologist than the one she had. The truth is, it wouldn't have made much difference if mom had more activities or a neurologist I felt more comfortable with. It is what it is and was what it was - I did my very best and I accept that. You should do the same.
On a second note, I am wary of nursing homes with pretty wallpaper and stylish chandeliers. I worked in one of those homes and it was pretty to look at but they came up short with caring nursing staff. Things aren't always what they seem.
You and your family did a good job with nonna. Stand tall and be proud of yourselves for being there for her. There are many, many families out there who drop their LO's at a nursing home and never look back.
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