Life Alert

AngieDoogles · 06-08-2007, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tink

When I did home health care the man I took care of had this. He never needed to use it, as shortly after he got it his condition worsened and they hired me to take care of him. He was the sort who I don't believe would have pushed the button if he was in distress, so I'm not sure it would have been much help there. I do think for someone who wants to live independently but is nervouse about being able to get help if needed, it's a good option.

Wow Tink, I didn't know you used to do home health! My company has a home health division and the nurses are all SO nice.

They do such a great job and our customers really love them. That was a wonderful thing for you to have done.

Tink · 06-08-2007, 07:15 PM

Angie, I've had more variety in jobs than I almost dare to admit. That's what happens when you're my age and have a restless spirit I guess. That's where my screen name "Tink" came from... I TINKER in many things, master none.

The home health care lasted less than 2 yrs and was something I just fell into. I got a call from a friend asking if I'd be interested in the job because she had been asked in church whether she knew anyone who might be willing to hire out. She and I had taken EMT training together, and had worked as CNAs together, and she knew I wasn't working at the time.

It was truly one of the most pleasant experiences I've had. I really fell in love with the gentleman I took care of and his family. As his condition worsened, I was put in charge of hiring, scheduling, and supervising others to provide round the clock care for him. He was a wonderful man who really appreciated being able to stay in his own home in spite of his medical problems.

What's cool is that my oldest dd, who is a nurse, also does home care. She takes care of an 11 yr old who is on a ventilator and other high tech things. She too loves her work. It really is something where you get as much as you give.

AngieDoogles · 06-09-2007, 08:45 AM

That's wonderful Tink. I'm glad you were able to get so much out of the experience and that your daughter is able to do it as well. I bet that gives the two of you a whole new understanding of each other, not to mention a lot more to talk about.

I think it's good to have a lot of different experiences...it often makes for a more rounded person who can be empathetic to many different types of people.

It's cute how you came up with your sn.

Very clever. I like it.

Mandy · 06-11-2007, 11:11 AM

I have never heard of it, but sounds interesting.

judy · 06-12-2007, 06:20 AM

You might get in touch with AARP (American Association of Retired Professionals).

There is a huge ad on the back page of the June, 2007 AARP bulletin for Life Alert.
Their web address is www.aarp.org

By the way, get ready girls - they send you AARP materials on your 50th birthday.
They should wait a couple of months until you settle into being 50!

Tink · 06-12-2007, 06:29 AM

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By the way, get ready girls - they send you AARP materials on your 50th birthday. They should wait a couple of months until you settle into being 50!

ROFl Judy

AngieDoogles · 06-12-2007, 05:16 PM

LoL Judy. How funny.

Now I know what to look forward to for the big 5-0...my AARP info. lol.

06-08-2007, 07:15 PM	#2
Tink Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rural Wisconsin Posts: 3,707	Angie, I've had more variety in jobs than I almost dare to admit. That's what happens when you're my age and have a restless spirit I guess. That's where my screen name "Tink" came from... I TINKER in many things, master none. The home health care lasted less than 2 yrs and was something I just fell into. I got a call from a friend asking if I'd be interested in the job because she had been asked in church whether she knew anyone who might be willing to hire out. She and I had taken EMT training together, and had worked as CNAs together, and she knew I wasn't working at the time. It was truly one of the most pleasant experiences I've had. I really fell in love with the gentleman I took care of and his family. As his condition worsened, I was put in charge of hiring, scheduling, and supervising others to provide round the clock care for him. He was a wonderful man who really appreciated being able to stay in his own home in spite of his medical problems. What's cool is that my oldest dd, who is a nurse, also does home care. She takes care of an 11 yr old who is on a ventilator and other high tech things. She too loves her work. It really is something where you get as much as you give. __________________ 'A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in.. And how many want out.' England 's Prime Minister Tony Blair'

06-09-2007, 08:45 AM	#3
AngieDoogles Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,509	That's wonderful Tink. I'm glad you were able to get so much out of the experience and that your daughter is able to do it as well. I bet that gives the two of you a whole new understanding of each other, not to mention a lot more to talk about. I think it's good to have a lot of different experiences...it often makes for a more rounded person who can be empathetic to many different types of people. It's cute how you came up with your sn. Very clever. I like it. __________________ "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~MT

06-11-2007, 11:11 AM	#4
Mandy Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Who cares! Posts: 4,587	I have never heard of it, but sounds interesting. __________________ Many people will walk in and out your life, but only true friends leave footprints!

06-12-2007, 06:20 AM	#5
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	You might get in touch with AARP (American Association of Retired Professionals). There is a huge ad on the back page of the June, 2007 AARP bulletin for Life Alert. Their web address is www.aarp.org By the way, get ready girls - they send you AARP materials on your 50th birthday. They should wait a couple of months until you settle into being 50! __________________ *Judy*

06-12-2007, 05:16 PM	#7
AngieDoogles Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,509	LoL Judy. How funny. Now I know what to look forward to for the big 5-0...my AARP info. lol. __________________ "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~MT

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