I take care of a 93 year old women 40 hours a week. Mainly for campionship. She does a lot on her own.But I think shes depressed a lot. Its kinda driving me crazy . She was taking meds for it but then her friend said to stop taking them because they are bad.So she stopped taking them and her family found out and got very upset at this friend of hers. That was about 2 months ago and I still think shes not taking them or if she is they arent helping at all. She sit here all day and moans and complains about everything(is that just what old people do) but she complains about every single thing. whether its the sun shining or the people on tv or the way her butter is package. I dont know what to do. she says she wants to die and wants God to take her but hasnt yet. she said all the doctors want people to live until they are 115 but she said people dont want to live that long. what should i do and how do i handle this. its getting to a point where i dont want to work with her anymore
2007-03-16 05:16:02 · 4 answers · asked by sweethurleygurley 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
My mom works as a CNA. She tells me the same thing. I suggest changing your job because a lot of elders are like that. I did CNA part time and I really couldn't deal either and quit shortly. Just put yourself in her position. Maybe she misses her husband, family, and friends. Who is a person without their friends and family, you know? I say deal with it and try to think of things that make you happy. Or talk with them about getting her on meds again. It will help her and you at the same time. Make sure she takes them too. LOL Good luck!
2007-03-16 05:22:11 · answer #1 · answered by Noneyabusiness 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to her and say that she's got a lot to live for and God will take her when the time is right, & God would want her to live a long, happy life - it's what God gave us life for anyway in the first place. Tell her it makes you sad to see her acting like this, and maybe bake her cookies or something to let her Know how much she means to yoou.
2007-03-16 12:23:37 · answer #2 · answered by ♥H] ッ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at 93 years old, she is entitled to say what she thinks and feels. You don't have to agree or disagree with her, all you have to do is listen. If you can't do that much for such a tired old lady, then you don't belong in the job.
2007-03-16 12:23:54 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her that unless you see her take her medication, you are going to have to leave, because all her complaining is affecting you adversely,
2007-03-16 12:28:02 · answer #4 · answered by CLICKHEREx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋