I would love your input
2007-09-16 06:01:49 · 7 answers · asked by slk29406 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Lilabner, I feel for you, my heaven, all that in 4 months. Sounds like hell to me.
This facility only has 8 patients per housing unit. It isn't a hospital. a home type thing.
2007-09-16 07:00:13 · update #1
Not all TBI patients are in a facility. I had my Aunt, at home, for over a year.
She became withdrawn, lost her ability to do most of her activities of daily living, lost interest in everything around her, accept every night when I presented her with her hamburger for dinner.
It was difficult getting her to eat anything except the hamburger and finally I had to convince her that if she wanted the hamburger for dinner, then she had to eat her breakfast and lunch. She complied, but with severe reservations. It was one of those cases where she had so much medication she had to take that she needed food, and she had no appetite. This is not unusual for people of that age, with or without the medications.
She had Brain Trauma Dementia. It's difficult to deal with but I learned a lot. This woman was previously quite active and it broke my heart to see this coming so quickly after her accident.
If there's something I can help with, you can e-mail me.
2007-09-16 20:49:16 · answer #1 · answered by Cranky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have worked in home with them on an individual basis. The type of injury and location makes a big difference in what and they deal with life.
Many have a hard time controlling emotions. Many are very child like with no patience and the ability to become violent while frustrated.
Brain injury vistims are quite a bit different from alzheimers and dementia in seniors.
I had one gentleman that played with the Atlanta Symphony. He still played two to three instruments as therapy. He still had the knack for music. He had no short term memory and was semi-paralyzed on one side.
Others enjoyed conversation but could not communicate back.
I hav a step daughter that works at a home of 8 and loves her job. You can tell most of the residents adore her. It is rewarding but hard work. You have to adapt how you relate to each person as the conditions vary.
Are you considering doing this type work? It takes a certain type of person to thrive in this area. Taking days off is tough because you wonder are they getting the proper care when you are not there. The pay is ikay but should be much better.
2007-09-16 08:39:30 · answer #2 · answered by Southern Comfort 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I currently work in an Assisted Living facility for mostly senior citizens but there are, on occassion, one or two younger, disabled residents. They usually don't fit in too well with the seniors and usually end up finding somewhere else to live.
2007-09-16 07:03:28 · answer #3 · answered by yoga guy 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes I did for about 4 months, birth brain injuries, drug burn outs, Skitzo and dilusional, cumpulsive disorders, turett's syndrome. What input do you want. They were always ready to eat, they plugged up the toilets time and again, lied, one had not had a bath for over 7 months, they could all be violent if pushed. One had stabbed his mom, another had killed a guy, another thought she was a doctor and in charge of blind people, you name it. One thought she was Marilyn Monroe and would smear red lipstick all over her face. You had to watch sugar, they would steal it , cafeine was a no to several, one would smoke all of her cig allowance and then dig in the butt can for a smoke and lie when you caught her red handed. One was on all the wrong meds and would lock herself in the bathroom and play in the brown stuff and then threaten to have you arrested while you were mopping her up---need more?? I forgot barking like a dog and making frog sounds. Kicking your closet door off the hinges and then beating yourself in the head because you can't find your wallet--by your bed in your room. And sexual advances to the males from the females. EDIT:
THIS WAS A GROUP HOME 9 residents and a common area combined with dining tables.
2007-09-16 06:28:04 · answer #4 · answered by lilabner 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I used to volunteer at one back in Mississippi, I taught them pottery & hand building with clay. Even the brain injury types did well with this, i think it made them feel like they could still be creative, despite their disabilities.
2007-09-16 07:54:54 · answer #5 · answered by ♫ Bubastes, Cat Goddess♥ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have not worked at one,but I have a niece who has TBI from a car accident when she was 18.she is now in her early 20's.If you have any questions I'm happy to answer.
2007-09-16 06:16:52 · answer #6 · answered by min 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I never have worked in such a facility. It takes a special person to be able to work in such a facility. :)
2007-09-16 06:23:36 · answer #7 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋