tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post6027643197547563122..comments2023-08-02T04:06:00.583-04:00Comments on Musings of a Cranky Caregiver: New Cranky Reasons #1: Lack of ControlCrankyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995365444853477833noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-19018212683157442842012-02-01T19:19:16.326-05:002012-02-01T19:19:16.326-05:00I wonder what their agency tells them they should ...I wonder what their agency tells them they should be doing with respect to client homes. It can't be "leave your mess behind for the client to clean up."Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995365444853477833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-77359667388755639362012-01-27T17:34:48.279-05:002012-01-27T17:34:48.279-05:00My health aides never turn lights off. If I retur...My health aides never turn lights off. If I return home 3 hours after they have given my husband his shower all the bathroom lights are still on along with the vent fan. We live in New England and can't afford to vent our warm air outside in the winter. If they make lunch or breakfast I always have to scrub my stove. I wonder what their houses look like.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-36018503925142028262012-01-25T20:13:22.052-05:002012-01-25T20:13:22.052-05:00Patrick - I hadn't thought about the power the...Patrick - I hadn't thought about the power the aides wield. It is true, so best just to close the drawers and wipe the counters and be happy for the work they provide.<br /><br />lightning - I had the same suspicion. And Gary is clearly a nut!Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995365444853477833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-67430378357182469362012-01-25T17:35:03.534-05:002012-01-25T17:35:03.534-05:00"I ask myself, do they leave all the drawers ..."I ask myself, do they leave all the drawers and cabinets open at their own homes?"<br /><br />Answer: probably. The people who don't get it never have and never will.<br /><br />lol @ Gary, who always provides some comic relief!lightning36https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641629003610446976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-33267443552854487902012-01-25T12:48:56.843-05:002012-01-25T12:48:56.843-05:00Watch your feedback - you cannot win this argument...Watch your feedback - you cannot win this argument! Back when Patti had helpers and/or visiting nurses the stories are identical except somehow you have all English speaking aides. In our story since most aides are entry level positions, English was a second language. Communication was challenging to say the least. ... However what I was saying about you cannot win. Much like you I tried feedback only to get a call from Patti's physician that in the report from home health services it was alleged I abused Patti by not giving her enough water every day. Totally unsubstantiated and incorrect as Patti's room was always stocked with an in room refrigerator full of wheelchair accessible water and juice bottles. As her doc pointed out you can never win a pissing contest with home health simply because they can allege anything in their report which goes into one's official medical record while the opinions, feelings etc of a caregiver sadly do not count. <br /><br />Caregivingly Yours, PatrickAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000299655117252000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-6398708236633071732012-01-24T23:50:40.242-05:002012-01-24T23:50:40.242-05:00Muff - my challenge is trying to give feedback to ...Muff - my challenge is trying to give feedback to these folks while they're still coming so the behavior stops. Unfortunately, I can be a bit harsh, so I typically remain mum.<br /><br />Jan - they can have the drawers as long as they close them first. :-)<br /><br />Gary - well there's some harsh feedback! I must say though, envisioning this conversation made me laugh.Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995365444853477833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-86677184508714469642012-01-24T22:47:18.881-05:002012-01-24T22:47:18.881-05:00A word of advice, if I could: Many home health-car...A word of advice, if I could: Many home health-care professionals get a little spiky when they are asked to do things they call "maid work." So you may wish to start off by saying something nice like "I know you're not my cleaning lady, but..." and then finish it by saying "...but I don't pay you to be a FUCKING SLOB, you ugly harpie. So when you make Skip a sandwich, clean up after yourself. I pay you; I shouldn't have to clean up after your worthless ass." <br /><br />Then, take her arm and whap her with it, asking her why she's hitting herself. Then take her lunch money. At this point I can silently judge you for being a bully. No, it's not fair, but neither is picking up after your home health-care professional.craftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12092073053793715234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-1151623486633151362012-01-24T19:45:42.871-05:002012-01-24T19:45:42.871-05:00Yes the crankiness - you say it well.
Shut the soc...Yes the crankiness - you say it well.<br />Shut the sock drawer oh my how hard is that? <br /><br />It is an alien invasion all your drawer belong to us.<br /><br />Jankmilyunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09759054972109846390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-69513871945196531172012-01-24T17:08:39.518-05:002012-01-24T17:08:39.518-05:00You have every right to complain -- I can't be...You have every right to complain -- I can't believe they do that! When the end of their term arrives, I'd let the agency know.<br />Peace,<br />MuffMuffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04542678482763101104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-19425627265527453462012-01-24T13:42:41.958-05:002012-01-24T13:42:41.958-05:00Sherry - so glad you understand. No minging here! ...Sherry - so glad you understand. No minging here! :-)Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995365444853477833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-19206580058651137452012-01-24T12:23:24.211-05:002012-01-24T12:23:24.211-05:00YES. YES. YES!!!!
You say you get cranky and I sa...YES. YES. YES!!!!<br /><br />You say you get cranky and I say I get pissed.<br /><br />Interesting word verification. They're taunting us. "mingl" Add one more letter we'd have "mingle". <br /><br />No, we don't want to mingle with "them".Have Myelin?https://www.blogger.com/profile/05704037582961814202noreply@blogger.com