tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post8446938320631525719..comments2024-03-28T14:44:26.616-04:00Comments on so much to choose from - Ann Bennett: Serious SundayAnn Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-71212715362817833112017-01-11T16:49:03.872-05:002017-01-11T16:49:03.872-05:00Eviction was a constant worry for me when my grand...Eviction was a constant worry for me when my grandma was in a care home. She could really be a stinker. I did remove her from a home once, though not because of how she acted, but how the caregiver responded. I believe the caregivers should all be trained well enough to handle the 'other' things that go along with caregiving - no matter what. I admire your tact. I'm afraid I take morediedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-1714568907032774532017-01-11T06:44:11.430-05:002017-01-11T06:44:11.430-05:00I was pleased that my sister wanted to tough it ou...I was pleased that my sister wanted to tough it out. Another physical therapist is stepping in which works out well for my sister. They have all that coursework learning to be a therapist. It seems a course in human interaction would be of benefit to loads of people in a multitude of professions. I had to learn by fire too which is painful.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-38644922444939584102017-01-10T20:41:06.008-05:002017-01-10T20:41:06.008-05:00Sticky situation. There is no easy solution. I thi...Sticky situation. There is no easy solution. I think communication is critical, but so is the way it is said. If one is too blunt, they risk not being heard because others may tune it out. However, to hold it in is not solving the real issue. I am not sure it is tact. I think it is respect and a bit of simple courtesy. No one wants to be yelled at or insulted, intelligence or otherwise. But, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-63573818686540812112017-01-10T09:37:25.304-05:002017-01-10T09:37:25.304-05:00Tact certainly can ease a tough message. I've ...Tact certainly can ease a tough message. I've come to appreciate folks who tell it like it is. Of course they are playing with fire, my temper will flare first. lol Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-25464459397798472152017-01-10T09:35:52.424-05:002017-01-10T09:35:52.424-05:00I agree. I certainly dealt with many who didn'...I agree. I certainly dealt with many who didn't mind telling me what they thought. Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-83997582134393004402017-01-10T09:34:54.265-05:002017-01-10T09:34:54.265-05:00Some of the worst parents I dealt with were teache...Some of the worst parents I dealt with were teachers. When it comes to your children, it is hard to be objective. But I have seen so many children limited by their parent's helicopter skills.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-58158531904794039272017-01-10T09:33:36.388-05:002017-01-10T09:33:36.388-05:00I agree. I had planned to come this morning to cha...I agree. I had planned to come this morning to chat with the PT. My sister asked me not to. She would bear with her. This is a big statement since her stroke. Her rational mind is getting much stronger.<br /><br />One problem is that they focus on winnowing out science students and then they wind up with people who are very smart but their social skills need something. I say this in humility Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-87115981729866670852017-01-09T18:02:40.541-05:002017-01-09T18:02:40.541-05:00Sometimes you have to tell it like it is. With tac...Sometimes you have to tell it like it is. With tact. When I was younger, I forgot the tact.<br /><br />I hope PT helps your sister. And that the young therapist stops chiding her.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-58355594564532256342017-01-09T14:47:56.458-05:002017-01-09T14:47:56.458-05:00There is no education that replaces the lessons le...There is no education that replaces the lessons learned over the course of a lifetime. The therapist needs to learn that different strategies works with different patients just like you learned that as a teacher to students. Hopefully, she's professional enough though very young to listen to you.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-45278626280437283092017-01-09T12:32:31.789-05:002017-01-09T12:32:31.789-05:00Your last sentence sums it up perfectly. Talk to h...Your last sentence sums it up perfectly. Talk to her. If that doesn't work, go over the girl's head.<br />Some parents would rather believe their children are perfect angels than hear the truth. Or acknowledge they themselves are the problem.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-83583475495106942482017-01-08T22:44:55.336-05:002017-01-08T22:44:55.336-05:00Seems to me the facility should be trying to adapt...Seems to me the facility should be trying to adapt to best help your sister and perhaps provide her with a more skilled therapist. While I appreciate people need to learn their skills and become experienced with the aid and skills provided, there are always those "challenging" patients that perhaps should be dealt with by those with more experience in order for those "challenging&bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-88607909001668972072017-01-08T20:46:47.177-05:002017-01-08T20:46:47.177-05:00I have the knack of blowing off and being sorry an...I have the knack of blowing off and being sorry and standing quiet when I should have blown off. I'm just not lucky or smart that way. Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-23756502462324731912017-01-08T20:45:48.525-05:002017-01-08T20:45:48.525-05:00Hell on Earth is what it feels like at time. I jus...Hell on Earth is what it feels like at time. I just know we both have got to have a good attitude or it will be all downhill. I knew there was a downside to getting older. I just thought it would be having time on my hands. Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-2875923871394297302017-01-08T20:42:32.218-05:002017-01-08T20:42:32.218-05:00Thanks mountain man, we have no where to go but up...Thanks mountain man, we have no where to go but up, at least I hope. She is progressing and it sure could be worse. Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-19872212226405656442017-01-08T17:33:30.051-05:002017-01-08T17:33:30.051-05:00Sometimes we have to decide what is best to say in...Sometimes we have to decide what is best to say in each situation. I can bite my tongue, but only for so long, and then I'll let them have the truth whether they like it or not. True, unless people have actually gone through something with health/life/etc. they really have little idea.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-11204504575113865782017-01-08T15:20:55.941-05:002017-01-08T15:20:55.941-05:00You and your sister certainly have some challenges...You and your sister certainly have some challenges ahead....I like your creativity, with your sister, and her therapy.katie eggemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615362861509258088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-319490645084926222017-01-08T13:34:54.772-05:002017-01-08T13:34:54.772-05:00Sounds like your sister is improving and a few wee...Sounds like your sister is improving and a few weeks will do wonders for her.Make sure and offer her lots of support and encouragement.You have been of great benefit so far for her so keep it up.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.com