[StBernard] predicament

[Westley Annis]

	Yes,  they would be in the same predicament but at least most of
them would
	still be alive. It would be worth the fallout of getting cussed at,
fussed
	at, unappreciated, and disrespected if you have saved lives. There
is just
	no pleasing everyone.
	
	Laurie  

Yes, Laurie, most of them would be alive and it would well worth be the
fussing and cussing. That is why some of us remain working in that field IN
SPITE of the lack of appreciation (understatement).
My point is that there comes a time when the 'facility' (which is worked by
regular people like y'all, not by superheroes or wonder woman) needs all the
help they can get.
Even hospitals discharge much sicker people to families during 'bad weather'
(as opposed to fair).
Instead of putting more and more blame on nursing home staff, who also cant
work easy without their facility, their equipment, their next shift coming
on to relieve them, it becomes a superhuman feat to continue taking care of
not only one but many with disabilities. 
If families wont or cant take them out, offering to come along and help
would at least be an extra pair of hands and eyes.
Went through several evacuations, working 60-80 hours straight, would make
anyone appreciate a person who can at least keep an eye on those dozens and
dozens or more assigned, while one either takes a shower somewhere or puts
feet up and close eyes for 20 minutes. 
 
I held my tongue for a long time, but the nursing home bashing is going on
too long, and those who bash have no idea how hard these people work to take
care of other people's mom, and scores of them, not just one, usually
neglecting their own family during this time of stress and loss. 
They put residents first before taking care of their own family and needs,
just to get accused of not doing a good enough job. 
Oh well,.................... someone got to do it. Beat us up over it. We
are used to it.
 
Gaby
To live only for some future goal is shallow. 
It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the top.

-Robert M. Pirsig