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Title: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 16, 2015, 11:40:52 PM
So I'm sitting here doing my books...and I can hear one of my residents crying and yelling "go away".  It's just me on this side.  Do I get her pnr....or go in there and plead the blood of Jesus....or both??
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Annie on September 16, 2015, 11:48:08 PM
Grab a camera and get in there and get some shots! You might get a pic of something really cool or scary....
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 17, 2015, 12:08:35 AM
And then get fired for a hippa violation. Lol.  I just gave her meds...she needed her ativan. She only threatened to kill me once tonight :D
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 17, 2015, 12:12:48 AM
One time, one of my male residents...who is still capable of walking and for the most part, toiletting his self, did something freaky and out if character.  Keep in mind, this resident has mild dementia, mostly just forgetfulness. He is not prone to delusions of any sort.  One night, he came out of his room angry and completely adamant that he awoke to a dark figure, a man, yelling at him in a foreign language and running out. He came out looking for this guy.   This resident hasn't shown any other signs of decline, so this was a bit unnerving.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Annie on September 17, 2015, 12:22:29 AM
Aww they must have been scared. Who knows what's really around us? I know I've seen quite a few unexplainable things in my life. I even have a bunch of pics.  You work in a hospice? Soo that means there could be the spirits of patients floating around..at least that's what I believe.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 17, 2015, 12:38:33 AM
I had one resident who used scare the crap out of me. She would literally bare her teeth at me and growl and the hatred in her eyes....like the fury of a thousand suns.  She made the hair on my body stand up. She died a few months ago. I used to pray about this every night.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: keeper on September 17, 2015, 05:38:02 AM
The Power of Christ compels you!



 The Exorcist (1973)
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Annie on September 17, 2015, 05:46:32 AM
lol Keeper and ya holy shit Dove
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 17, 2015, 04:45:07 PM
Quote from: "Dove"So I'm sitting here doing my books...and I can hear one of my residents crying and yelling "go away".  It's just me on this side.  Do I get her pnr....or go in there and plead the blood of Jesus....or both??

Do you work in a nursing home Dove?
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Frood on September 17, 2015, 04:51:47 PM
Mostly within her mind. lol
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 17, 2015, 04:54:41 PM
Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"Mostly within her mind. lol

 :confused1:
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Frood on September 17, 2015, 04:59:11 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"Mostly within her mind. lol

 :confused1:


I was having a dig at Dove, Fash.  ac_sothere
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 17, 2015, 05:04:21 PM
Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"Mostly within her mind. lol

 :confused1:


I was having a dig at Dove, Fash.  ac_sothere

I thought you were saying she does not work in a nursing home.

 ac_unsure
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Frood on September 17, 2015, 05:07:43 PM
It would have appeared like so on first glance.  ac_biggrin



(Leave me to toy with Dove. It's fast becoming a guilty pleasure.)  :001_tongue:
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 17, 2015, 05:23:25 PM
Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"It would have appeared like so on first glance.  ac_biggrin



(Leave me to toy with Dove. It's fast becoming a guilty pleasure.)  :001_tongue:

She's a tough lady, so I'm sure she can handle it..



One of my girlfriends is a nursing assistant in a nursing home..



It is a difficult job.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 17, 2015, 06:24:47 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Dove"So I'm sitting here doing my books...and I can hear one of my residents crying and yelling "go away".  It's just me on this side.  Do I get her pnr....or go in there and plead the blood of Jesus....or both??

Do you work in a nursing home Dove?
  Assisted living, on the advance dementia/hospice floor. I'm a cna
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: asal on September 17, 2015, 07:00:54 PM
Quote from: "Dove"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Dove"So I'm sitting here doing my books...and I can hear one of my residents crying and yelling "go away".  It's just me on this side.  Do I get her pnr....or go in there and plead the blood of Jesus....or both??

Do you work in a nursing home Dove?
  Assisted living, on the advance dementia/hospice floor. I'm a cna


These stories are so disturbing  :sad:  it's good they're being cared for.  you have a tough job Dove.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 17, 2015, 08:31:33 PM
Quote from: "asal"
Quote from: "Dove"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Dove"So I'm sitting here doing my books...and I can hear one of my residents crying and yelling "go away".  It's just me on this side.  Do I get her pnr....or go in there and plead the blood of Jesus....or both??

Do you work in a nursing home Dove?
  Assisted living, on the advance dementia/hospice floor. I'm a cna


These stories are so disturbing  :sad:  it's good they're being cared for.  you have a tough job Dove.

Yes, she does have a tough job.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Annie on September 17, 2015, 09:09:00 PM
Do you ever become good friends with any of them and when they pass, it hurts? Or have you been able to distance yourself in that aspect?
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 18, 2015, 06:51:43 AM
Quote from: "GrAnnie"Do you ever become good friends with any of them and when they pass, it hurts? Or have you been able to distance yourself in that aspect?
 Yes to both!  I get particularly attached and it does hurt when they die.  I try to keep the understanding that I'm there to make their last days comfortable and livable....not keep them.  But yes it gets hard.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 18, 2015, 09:16:08 AM
Quote from: "Dove"
Quote from: "GrAnnie"Do you ever become good friends with any of them and when they pass, it hurts? Or have you been able to distance yourself in that aspect?
 Yes to both!  I get particularly attached and it does hurt when they die.  I try to keep the understanding that I'm there to make their last days comfortable and livable....not keep them.  But yes it gets hard.

That must be terrible Dove.

 :sad:
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 18, 2015, 09:25:34 AM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Dove"
Quote from: "GrAnnie"Do you ever become good friends with any of them and when they pass, it hurts? Or have you been able to distance yourself in that aspect?
 Yes to both!  I get particularly attached and it does hurt when they die.  I try to keep the understanding that I'm there to make their last days comfortable and livable....not keep them.  But yes it gets hard.
  

That must be terrible Dove.

 :sad:
 It's a blessing, Fash. I love what I do.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 18, 2015, 09:28:29 AM
For the most part, we suck up our tears and keep working. The company I work for has a hot line for us available 24/7 to speak with a grief therapist and to help us through any personal issues we may be facing in our lives. They are very attentive to us.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 18, 2015, 09:30:13 AM
Quote from: "Dove"For the most part, we suck up our tears and keep working. The company I work for has a hot line for us available 24/7 to speak with a grief therapist and to help us through any personal issues we may be facing in our lives. They are very attentive to us.

That is good that they understand the emotional toll it takes Dove.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Renee on September 18, 2015, 12:15:30 PM
Quote from: "Dove"For the most part, we suck up our tears and keep working. The company I work for has a hot line for us available 24/7 to speak with a grief therapist and to help us through any personal issues we may be facing in our lives. They are very attentive to us.


That's excellent that you work for a company that cares. I couldn't do what you do; I fall apart just having a dog put down. I can't even imagine getting attached to someone and then losing them on a regular basis. I would die emotionally.



You have my utmost respect.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 18, 2015, 12:19:53 PM
Quote from: "Dove"For the most part, we suck up our tears and keep working. The company I work for has a hot line for us available 24/7 to speak with a grief therapist and to help us through any personal issues we may be facing in our lives. They are very attentive to us.

I have no idea what your job pays, but whatever it is, it's not enough.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 18, 2015, 01:16:20 PM
Thank you guys. Awww.  The thing is, if the company isn't invested in our emotional/mental well being, bad things can and do happen.  Sometimes people get so wore down they wind up abusive and negligent towards residents.  Let's say my favorite dies on my shift....I have to be coherent and professional. I can't make mistakes in the paper work.  And I have to be immediately able to continue caring for the other residents as if nothing happened. I can't be all annoyed or put out if ms. Donna gets explosive shits right after Mr Jim passes away and Ms Ruth is wandering into other people's room without her pants on. See what I'm saying?  And I make decent money.....but it has to be about more then a check....or it wouldn't seem enough.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 18, 2015, 01:25:59 PM
Quote from: "Dove"Thank you guys. Awww.  The thing is, if the company isn't invested in our emotional/mental well being, bad things can and do happen.  Sometimes people get so wore down they wind up abusive and negligent towards residents.  Let's say my favorite dies on my shift....I have to be coherent and professional. I can't make mistakes in the paper work.  And I have to be immediately able to continue caring for the other residents as if nothing happened. I can't be all annoyed or put out if ms. Donna gets explosive shits right after Mr Jim passes away and Ms Ruth is wandering into other people's room without her pants on. See what I'm saying?  And I make decent money.....but it has to be about more then a check....or it wouldn't seem enough.

Good gawd Dove, you're only fucking human. I know you're a tough cookie, but even us tough cookies have our breaking points.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 18, 2015, 01:31:23 PM
Im pretty self aware, I lean on God, and I love what I do. My coworkers and I are like family as well. We help each other and have fun.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 18, 2015, 01:37:30 PM
Quote from: "Dove"Im pretty self aware, I lean on God, and I love what I do. My coworkers and I are like family as well. We help each other and have fun.

I think that's the key right there. Much more so than a hotline.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 18, 2015, 02:00:24 PM
I've still never used the hotline.  But I have a very solid network of support of all kinds.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 18, 2015, 02:03:21 PM
Quote from: "Dove"I've still never used the hotline.  But I have a very solid network of support of all kinds.

Well that's good. It's hard enough doing that job let alone all on your own.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 18, 2015, 02:30:26 PM
There was only once I was about to lose my shit entirely and I had to take a breather. I have one lady who is a handful.  She has no idea what is going on, ever, she's in her own world....but she's complete mobile. She can get up and move quickly.  She breaks right through her ativan. She climbs on chairs. One night after putting her to bed three times....I went in to check on her, and found her on the floor of her shower, completely dressed, water running and the entire floor and carpet outside the bathroom flooded.....10 minutes before my shift was over.  I turned and got my coworker because it had been a stressful night and I was about to lose my shit. Then, I couldn't get a hold of her son, and she had to be sent out to the hospital...it was crazy making. Sometimes it's really hectic and frustrating but you always have to keep in mind, they can't help it. They are like toddlers on acid.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 18, 2015, 02:40:06 PM
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Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: asal on September 18, 2015, 03:07:45 PM
^ ac_biggrin
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: asal on September 18, 2015, 03:09:45 PM
Quote from: "Dove"There was only once I was about to lose my shit entirely and I had to take a breather. I have one lady who is a handful.  She has no idea what is going on, ever, she's in her own world....but she's complete mobile. She can get up and move quickly.  She breaks right through her ativan. She climbs on chairs. One night after putting her to bed three times....I went in to check on her, and found her on the floor of her shower, completely dressed, water running and the entire floor and carpet outside the bathroom flooded.....10 minutes before my shift was over.  I turned and got my coworker because it had been a stressful night and I was about to lose my shit. Then, I couldn't get a hold of her son, and she had to be sent out to the hospital...it was crazy making. Sometimes it's really hectic and frustrating but you always have to keep in mind, they can't help it. They are like toddlers on acid.


^ It's good there is a professional environment.  These situations are tough on relatives.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 18, 2015, 03:52:28 PM
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Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Annie on September 18, 2015, 08:52:34 PM
I had an idea of what it takes to care for dementia patients but never realized how stressful it could actually be. My Grandma had dementia, I tried taking care of her but after a couple weeks I had to put her in a home. She would not wipe after pooping properly but would have it all over her hands and then all over everything. She couldn't help it and had no idea what was wrong. She would also try to leave the house in the middle of the night. I had to put her in a retirement home. I can only imagine what she was like in the home after a couple years. She also had meds for diabetes etc and would fight against taking them.  You have my utmost respect for what you do, Dove.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 18, 2015, 08:56:32 PM
It really is better to put dementia patients in assisted living.  Like I said.....they are like toddlers on acid.  They WILL do things like walk into traffic in the middle of the night, drown in bathtubs and start housefires. It's not safe to keep them home....and it's a 24/7 job looking after them. Most of the time we'll meaning family members try taking it on without realizing how intense it actually is. They end up stressed and overwhelmed and depressed about the changes their loved one is going through.  We know all their tricks and most of the common behaviors and the sundowning. We have no issue throwing them in the shower when they keep refusing, getting meds into them whether they like it or not (crushed up in chocolate syrup) and we keep them from painting the walls with feces and microwaving their underwear. Lol. They also can't get off the floor without a special code. The whole place is designed for their safety and comfort. We alsi help family members adjust and learn how to connwct with thier loved one. People always think "we can't put grandma in a home!"  But really....it's safer. Just make sure it's a good one with trained professionals.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Annie on September 19, 2015, 01:30:20 AM
The home my Grandma was in had the stairs security sectioned off and the elevator was a security code. They had personnel at the front desk so they could see anyone coming or going and they had to be checked out by a family member if they wanted to leave. We picked her up often and took her home for dinner, she really like that. She still kind of knew who I was. Sometimes she thought I was my mother and she always forgot who her grand kids were or who my hubby was. She had no idea where she was when we took her to our place for a visit. But I know she had a good time and once in awhile a memory would pop into her head and we'd have a very short conversation. I hated seeing her go that way. She half raised me and taught me so many things like ironing (she bought me my first ironing board and iron, which I still have) She also taught me how to bake and do dishes. I think of her all the time.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 19, 2015, 02:34:03 AM
Yep. My floor has that too. It's called elopement precautions lol.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: keeper on September 19, 2015, 04:10:16 AM
Quote from: "Dove"Thank you guys. Awww.  The thing is, if the company isn't invested in our emotional/mental well being, bad things can and do happen.  Sometimes people get so wore down they wind up abusive and negligent towards residents.  Let's say my favorite dies on my shift....I have to be coherent and professional. I can't make mistakes in the paper work.  And I have to be immediately able to continue caring for the other residents as if nothing happened. I can't be all annoyed or put out if ms. Donna gets explosive shits right after Mr Jim passes away and Ms Ruth is wandering into other people's room without her pants on. See what I'm saying?  And I make decent money.....but it has to be about more then a check....or it wouldn't seem enough.


Dove, I could not do what you do i have such a hard time with death it being a friend, loved one or someone that i dont even know well.



Like Renee said, you have my respect.
Title: Re: Creepy stuff that happens on the hospice floor
Post by: Anonymous on September 19, 2015, 06:03:01 AM
Shucks. Thank you guys.
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