tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post2713938540142570744..comments2024-03-24T04:36:16.110-08:00Comments on Courageous Joy: Dignity, Safety, Choices and Family Care DeEtta @ Courageous Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06726346272268287588noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-10999047948626580192020-10-26T20:58:15.552-08:002020-10-26T20:58:15.552-08:00Thanks all for sharing your perspectives. Yes, thi...Thanks all for sharing your perspectives. Yes, things got better on the second visit with the OT - she'd read Dad's chart and realized I DO care for my father and he is not being neglected or "discounted." I've learned with Dad it is much more beneficial to observe his actions than to go solely on a "number scale." <br />DeEtta @ Courageous Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726346272268287588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-3226725127298758232020-10-26T07:36:52.325-08:002020-10-26T07:36:52.325-08:00I think that you are a "homeschool" care...I think that you are a "homeschool" care provider. Meaning that the mind set and belief system in caring for and raising children extends into caring for and helping our aging parents. It also seems God's charge on the issue is the same. As a society we have changes to a selfish, not-my-problem mind set. Don't get me wrong, like with schooling, being at home isn't necessarily the best choice in some situations, and I am thankful there are facilities to help, however, in home, no one else loves and cares for the elder the way the family does. I agree that dignity is subjective and we can't but a young persons standard on that. You are doing a great job, and know that you are in my prayers!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03522793280535863434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-20916134378184048382020-10-24T02:16:20.096-08:002020-10-24T02:16:20.096-08:00You can request a different OT person if she is no...You can request a different OT person if she is not a good fit for your family. I had to when mom had knee surgery. I learned a lot from watching OT that helped in caring for mom. Learning positions and helps for everyday living were a huge benefit. My mind set changed as I realized that those everyday self care jobs were so beneficial to her as a type of physical therapy even though I could do them faster and easier. Being a caregiver and advocate is hard and I am praying for you all. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07772092542842206404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-87489345023680253332020-10-22T11:13:51.410-08:002020-10-22T11:13:51.410-08:00I have encountered that perceived dignity before. ...I have encountered that perceived dignity before. People accusing others of being “abilists” and not considering the dignity of others. When really, they are assuming that the person feels like they do, when in reality, the person is grateful for being helped to live a fuller life. The new generation is so busy trying to make life “better” or “equal” but have a hard time separating their feelings from others. Just because YOU would be mortified in a situation doesn’t mean everyone is mortified by it. <br /><br />Good on you for communicating with your dad and caring for him in the best way for him and your family as a whole. I love your multi generational home!Jen https://www.blogger.com/profile/04314083222417430656noreply@blogger.com