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I’m a sitter at a hospital for elderly residents now.

There’s this adorable little lady I got to watch today because she gets a lot of anxiety when she’s alone which makes her get up to find someone and she’s a fall risk so I get to sit with her and keep her company to make sure she doesn’t. She likes to have her hand held and doesn’t want me to leave her side. I got to take her to the dining room tonight for dinner and when she was served she took a big bite of her sandwich. I asked her if it was good and she nodded her head yes at me vigorously with her cheek still full of food and it was one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen. 🥺 It’s really interesting to see how much we turn back into kids in our old age.
Fairydust · F
That’s so sweet of you to do that, so sad many have no one.
We should look after the elderly better.


My daughter was in hospital years ago, there was an elderly lady in the bed next to her, one time as I was sitting with my family, she’s started handing me written notes, 📝 she couldn’t speak because of an operation she’d had.
She told me no one visited her and how lonely she was, I sat with her trying to hide my tears and spoke to her for the remaining time.

Wouldn’t it be lovely if people adopted elderly as grandparents into families. 🥺
RubySoo · 56-60, F
From what i know of you..... you will be so good at this type of work. You.have a kind, considerate nature. The people you care for will love you without a doubt.....especially the ladies. X
Matt85 · 36-40, M
youre a good soul
You'll find a few gems at the retirement home
Reject · 26-30, M
@Pressure Yes! It’s been a big transition for me. I went from being a security guard at a casino where my job was to break up fights to being a companion for old folks. Night and day, but gems in both.
ronisme1 · 61-69, M
@Reject how do you get started doing this?
before the pandemic our hospital ran a paws for patients program and it was amazing how the two interacted. my husband has been working to get the program reinstated
HannahSky · F
Great job. Hope you enjoy it with these people 🪷
Reject · 26-30, M
@HannahSky I do! This may be the best job I’ve ever had. Of course there’s problem residents and other aspects of this job that can be very emotionally draining, but those moments when you can make them smile or help them out in some other small way they appreciate. That makes it all worth it.
HannahSky · F
@Reject they need support
Heartlander · 80-89, M
God bless you!

For so many elderly, even with advance Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Lewy Body, severe dementia, there is great joy to just be sat with unhurriedly, to hold their hand or just be with. You can see it with the smiles on their faces, or their calmness.
Circle of life. 🙂

Nice to know there are people like you taking care of the elderly, one of our most undervalued resources.
saintsong · 41-45, F
I hope that it's just as theraputic for you as it is for them, and that you all enjoy the work you do! I have a therapist who takes me to the lake every Tuesday afternoons and it's my hope she enjoys it just as much as I do, because it's a hard job dealing with people.
Tumbleweed · F
You are a beautiful soul ❤🫂
That’s wonderful dear friend, they are very lucky to have you 😎

 
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