My grief counselor says she talks to "older women" that say when they lost their newborns the babies were rushed out of there and now,so many years later they still mourn the deaths but never had support. It was always "get over it". Having lost an infant myself I would love to go and talk to some other women who couldnt create the memories I have. Who didnt have the same services available. Id love to help create memorieds now. I wonder,are "outsiders" welcome in nursing homes? I felt wierd calling myself in case it seems to crazy but I just want to give them some support and allow them to finally share their baby's lives.
2006-12-13 14:22:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
hey mate. truly sorry to hear bout yer loss. i have worked in a nursing home before, both as an employee and as a nursing student. i can tell you that the residents love having visitors. they love the attention that their getting because you see, sometimes the nurses/caregivers dont have much time interacting with them; they seem to rush all the time doing their work. plus, some residents are seldom visited by their families/rellies. when i went to a nursing home as a student nurse, i felt that they were happy because they feel that someone listens to their stories and spending time with them. they feel really special and they love the attention that they getting. i have learned heaps from them, and i am very thankful for that. i suppose it would be a brill idea if you volunteer yourself at a nursing home. defo residents need more people like you. i support yer cause. goodluck.
2006-12-13 21:34:22 · answer #1 · answered by jose 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are a beautiful person to want to do this. I'm so sorry you had to go through such a terrible thing but I know that my grandmother lost a baby in 1925 and she had had it at home. The doctors came to the houses back then. She lived for 24 hours but died of something, we don't know what. These women had no grief counseling. You are not weird, you are wonderful.
For my grandmother, thank you.
2006-12-13 14:37:49 · answer #2 · answered by greylady 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it would do you a lot of good to go volunteer at a nursing home. The clients there have so much knowledge and experience to share. I know that when my fiance died it helped that I went to a grief and loss group. It also helped that I am a counselor so when I worked with my clients it taught me how lucky I am to have what I have, it gave me gradtitude and got me out of myself and of my head.
2006-12-13 14:32:13 · answer #3 · answered by Serinity4u2find 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your child. I've made memory boxes for a friend who lost her son almost 35 years ago, and for my mother, whose oldest brother was stillborn. I've also volunteered in nursing homes, and the residents love visitors. Usually, there is an activities director you can work with to schedule time. Then, just go at your own pace.
2006-12-13 14:37:26 · answer #4 · answered by Melanie D 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my grandma is at a nursing home and the people there love visitorssss!!!
2006-12-13 14:25:59 · answer #5 · answered by Amers 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋