Volunteering in Nursing Homes and Hospitals
Always wanted to do this... never did
Have you?
What should a person be aware of or keep in mind? Any advice?
What are the ins and outs of volunteering in those places?
Can you do it individually by going to each place and say you want to volunteeer or it is best to use an organization?
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Yeah, I visited nursing homes back in the day.
Just to ole talk with de residents
I use to volunteer for Hospice and also at a few Nursing Homes. It makes you feel all good inside lol but it does come with some consequences. Sometimes you come in to contact with manic patients or even ones with dementia or alzheimer's and they act a certain way towards you that may make you feel uncomfortable. One minute they can be laughing and playing with you the next minute they want you to die. One time I cried because a woman swore up and down that I was her grandchild and when I told her no she got upset and started crying and screaming why I didn't love her anymore
Anywho I say go for it. It's very rewarding for your soul and you get to come in contact with some nice and/or interesting people and hear their life stories. Never a dull moment but if you decide to do it on a regular NEVER get attached to one person. Here today gone tomorrow you never know
Sometimes being a Bitc* is the only thing a woman has to hold onto
just keep only in your mine what you see there.
just keep only in your mind what you see there .
Last edited by ank; 05-17-2009 at 01:05 PM.
Yeah, when people mumbling and they're incoherent, it's kinda sad.
But it's cool to talk to old people
I think we need to correct you when you stray; your learning English and all.Originally Posted by ank
It's 'mind' not 'mine' in this case.
Yup I love it. I also like working in the children's ward of the hospital because I love children but that makes me sadder because a lot of these children will never have the chance to grow old. Maybe I am just to emotional but I love that I am able to put a smile on their face from simply talking and bringing a book.
Sometimes being a Bitc* is the only thing a woman has to hold onto
That's a good idea pa
Sometimes being a Bitc* is the only thing a woman has to hold onto
Thank you ..
I changed it .
Ah eh so nice. Ah doh think ah could take on dealing with sick children.
No worries, mate.
So how does one do it, just visit and say you want to visit with the elderly?
What is the process? Usually certain times you are allowed to go?
Thanks for the insight. That is rough with some of them. Is there a set amount of time during the day to visit them. Do they say these are the people you can visit today or you pick and choose based on their situation?I use to volunteer for Hospice and also at a few Nursing Homes. It makes you feel all good inside lol but it does come with some consequences. Sometimes you come in to contact with manic patients or even ones with dementia or alzheimer's and they act a certain way towards you that may make you feel uncomfortable. One minute they can be laughing and playing with you the next minute they want you to die. One time I cried because a woman swore up and down that I was her grandchild and when I told her no she got upset and started crying and screaming why I didn't love her anymore
Anywho I say go for it. It's very rewarding for your soul and you get to come in contact with some nice and/or interesting people and hear their life stories. Never a dull moment but if you decide to do it on a regular NEVER get attached to one person. Here today gone tomorrow you never know
What do you mean? She should not talk about it?
Or she should not let it get to her too much?
Yeah man they take you back to the good old days and can teach you a lot about life. But you know some of their faces remind me of loved ones who are aging or have died.
Cool that you did this
Yeah that is a rough one. It takes a certain kind of person to be able to interact with them.
When You Get.. Give.... When you learn... teach (Maya Angelou)
Be the change you wish to see in the world.
Let us work with others to change our communities.
For the nursing Home I did it with an organization and I think that may be the easiest way to go about doing it. If you do not want to do it with a group then you should ask around at a few places your interested in and have them fill you in on details and things. Hospitals are always looking for volunteers. Usually you are not able to pick who you want but you are given a bit of insight on their history so that you are not to alarmed if something occurs while you are with them, even though nurses and staff are always just a call away. Their are certain hours to do this so I say ask them because I am sure it varies depending on where you are located and what facility you decide to work for.
Sometimes being a Bitc* is the only thing a woman has to hold onto
Thanks for the tips Jugosa_Reina!I think I will go the organization route to get my feet wet and eventually go solo since I want to ease into this
When You Get.. Give.... When you learn... teach (Maya Angelou)
Be the change you wish to see in the world.
Let us work with others to change our communities.
Sometimes being a Bitc* is the only thing a woman has to hold onto
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