Linda E.

“ I have worked in a hospital setting for 30 years in many capacities. I believe in the saying "treat those as you would be treated." So I hope someone kind will take care of me when it's my time. I try and take care of others in that way.
My experience comes from taking care of an elderly woman with Alzheimer's disease while my children were young. Then through working at St. Johns Hospital for 30 years, I volunteered...

I have worked in a hospital setting for 30 years in many capacities. I believe in the saying "treat those as you would be treated." So I hope someone kind will take care of me when it's my time. I try and take care of others in that way.
My experience comes from taking care of an elderly woman with Alzheimer's disease while my children were young. Then through working at St. Johns Hospital for 30 years, I volunteered with Hospice to visit the dying. For six months I cared for the wife of a lawyer who was bed ridden with her third child. She had two children. I provided meals, childcare, ran errands and light housekeeping. I also took care of my mother until she had to go into a nursing home. It was a rewarding experience knowing I could be of comfort to her.
I also believe it's important to keep people busy if possible. It stimulates the mind and gives people a sense of worth and well being. An example is finding their interest and doing it with them such as knitting crocheting, puzzles,
etc., discussing their favorite television program can be interesting for both parties. Caring for other is a way of life for me and gives me purpose. I am now caring for one of my grandson who lives with me. I would like the opportunity to care for your loved one. Linda

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