As a student in the medical assisting program I had many expectations to learn about medical and clinical procedures necessary for obtaining a degree as a medical assistant. I knew there would be a fair amount of homework and a lot of new information to learn and memorize. To my surprise one of the required assignments was to complete twenty five hours of service learning with an elderly companion. I was initially excited, although unsure what I would learn from the experience, as I have worked with the elderly and disabled as a nursing assistant for the last 16 years.
I was pared with an 82 year old lady, her name is Val. She lives in Cherrywood assisted living in Forest Lake. When I met her I instantly felt comfortable as she welcomed me into her home. She lived alone in a large apartment that was very quiet and clean. Val had fallen earlier in the year and injured her hip and knee
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Living alone in silence made me wonder if she was lonely, and if I was her only visitor. Although I was unsure about what this assignment would teach me, I was happy to know I brightened the spirits of another person by simply offering my companionship.
I enjoyed the service learning project because of the friendship I had made with Val. Each visit I would knock on her door, and she would yell “come in” with and excided. She always looked happy to see me, and would always pull me close to kiss my cheek before I left. I did however find it difficult to complete twenty five hours. Being a full time student, a mom of three young children, and working part time, finding the time to spend with Val was not easy.
Our visits were always around one/two hours at a time. I noticed any longer was too long for Val, and she would fall asleep in her chair. I sympathized with Val, I knew growing older changes the physical and mental wellbeing, especially being bound in a
My name is Mrs. Cleo Threadgoode, and I live at Rose Terrace Nursing Home. I am 86 years old. I have just made a new friend, and her name is Mrs. Evelyn Couch. She came into the visitors lounge and I started talking right to her. I’ll tell you what I told her too. In fact I’ll even tell you the whole story.
Mrs. Nancy Hamilton (changed name for privacy) is 95 years old female who resides in a local continued care retirement community (CCRC) located in the Los Angeles County. I decided to interview Mrs. Hamilton for her successful aging. I have known her for 9 years and her aging process has not been an easy ride but she always maintained a positive sprit that kept her going even today. Mrs. Hamilton moved in to a CCRC in 2006, two years after her husband passed away. Mrs. Hamilton has one daughter and one son. Daughter Margaret lives nearby and visits frequently and takes care of personally needs such as transportation to medical appointments or shopping for skin care products or clothes as necessary. Son, David lives in the Northern California and visits a few times a year.
I chose to do my service learning project at Feed My Starving Children. I chose this service learning project because I had prior knowledge and experience by doing it with my family and church. Feed My Starving Children has been a huge impact to those who have participated in this service experience because their mission is to pack meals that go to very hungry children around the world. Being from a single parent family, it is hard for us to not be concerned about where the money for food is coming from, yet we have food on our tables for everyday meals. Therefore, I can’t imagine what it is like for those who experience hunger.
“A test of a people is how it behaves toward the old. It is easy to love children. But the affection and care for the old, the incurable, the helpless, are the true gold mines of a culture.” –Abraham Joshua Heschel. I decided to do my senior project on becoming a certified nursing assistant because I believe CNA’s go beyond their limits for their patients. This is in honor of all CNA’s who work hard to care for the sick and elderly.
Reinventing Healthcare-A Fred Friendly Seminar was produced in 2008. The film explores the current issues in health care at that time. This paper explores the issues that were addressed in the movie and compares them to the problems of health care today.
The facility is equipped to provide a quite environment with lots of activities and large spaces for the resident to explore. These facilities are also staffed with people that are trained to care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. This training helps the care giver develop trust, and gives the care giver tools to be able to redirect or calm a patient. The nursing home / memory care facility are also equipped to keep residents from leaving or wondering away. In this environment Allie trusts the nursing staff, and did not seem to be at risk for elopement. Families may decide to place their loved ones often for safety reasons, a person with Alzheimer’s may cook a meal forget what they were doing and leave the stove on which could start a fire. The Alzheimer’s patient may also wonder off they may or may not be dressed appropriately for the weather. The staff at the nursing facility provided her with a feeling of safety and were able to intervene when she was anxious or scared. The staff redirect her using therapeutic techniques. The nursing staff encouraged her to sit with Noah and let him tell the story. They distracted and redirected her when she was frightened so that the story could continue to be told to
25 years from now I will be helping people and caring for others while being a Male nurse. This has always been my calling and i feel like what i’m learning now will help me tremendously. The classes that I’ve took such a Medical Terminology and Medical assistant, gave me great knowledge prior to my career choice. It has already made a huge impact whenever I had my internship at the local hospital here in Anson. That’s really where I found out where I wanted to end up in my life. Since then I have obtained more knowledge for nothing but the better.
During these calls and visits, people should ask their family members how they are doing, and ensure that their needs are being met. Additionally, it is helpful for people to vary the days and times when they visit. This may help ensure that nursing home staff are not able to take steps to hide signs that they have abused a resident. By staying involved in their loved ones’ care, people may help prevent nursing home abuse from occurring at all, or identify potential problems right
Putting into words how I feel when I’ve made a difference in someone’s life is almost impossible. It’s something I feel deep inside and very passionate about. Working with geriatrics and terminal patients is where my passion lies. Maybe it’s because of my close relationship with my grandparents. I honestly don’t know. One thing I know…I’ve always loved the elderly. I was always the little girl wanting to visit and talk with them when my friends were off being typical children. Nearing the end of one’s life is a difficult and emotional time for everyone involved, and it’s my desire is to make this transition as smooth as possible. Applying to the social work program is the first step of my journey to achieving my ultimate goal…becoming a geriatric social worker.
My reflection report will be on how to teach a clinical skill, which could be done either by the simulation training “workshops” or in hospital settings. Any reflection report is basically an evaluation of a person’s records of certain findings about certain topic or experience
The people that worked in assisting living facilities are dedicated, caring people that do a great service for the aged ones. As Annie, Care Manager says, “I love making my residents happy when they are feeling sad or down” (Sunrise). It is important for the resident to feel cared for. Staff nurses and trained specialists have a vast knowledge of working with seniors and anticipating their changes. The staff are committed to help residents stay independent, connecting with their families in a meaningful way and building friendships with residents who become part of the Sunrise
Understanding the Physician Assistant program consists of vigorous coursework as well as clinical rotations. I have decided and planned as a future Physician Assistant, I will prioritize my studies. Being given the opportunity as an Observer at the Harlem hospital. I have met a lot of PA students as well as practicing PA's. I have been educated that as a PA student it is crucial to have excellent time management skills. As a future PA, I understand it is my duty to put patient's life before attending any occasion. In order for me to practice such belief, it will be my responsibility to comprehend and excel in my course work, so that I can provide my patients with the best medical treatment possible. I have to devote my time to learn the material
It seems that your encounter with M.L. was a interesting one. I must say that living to 100 years of age is nothing less than remarkable. She definitely should be allow to eat and do whatever she likes. She seems like a quiet lady with , no-nonsense having demeanor. At times when we as healthcare providers want to make ourselves comfortable with the strangers that we are just meeting we have to be mindful in the way we do it. Some joke, giggle or use terms of endearment like, "sweetie" or "honey" or "doll". This is not approrpriate and is not always appreciated by the patient. It is important to know that most of the patients we will be providing care for are from another generation. What we do during this modern
My clinical rotation in the acute care hospital has definitely been a great learning experience, it was a big transition for me having been working in a long-term care facilities for six years. There were three positive aspects about my performance that I will take away from this learning experience.
Knowledge is continuously derived and analyzed from the experience of learners validating the truism that experience is the best teacher (Kolb, 1984). The aim of this module was to assist international students improve their communication skills which is key to a successful medical practice. This essay examines my journey through the module, sums up my experience and highlights its relevance to my career.