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| Grandpa holding Dragon, a horse he owned part of. |
Today I went to visit my grandfather at the rehabilitation facility he is temporarily residing in. The first thing I noticed was how gruff and impatient the nurses and other staff were with the patients. Being mean to old, sick people: NOT okay. The place slightly redeemed itself by having great physical and occupational therapists. After Grandpa's physical therapy, the therapist helped him to the dining room.
As we walk in, the first thing I notice is an old man in a wheelchair unable to lift his head from the table and trying to lift his hands to get to his food. There is no one around helping him. The PT goes storming out looking for the person responsible for him. Three women come in and start arguing over who should be helping him all while the poor guy is still trying to reach for the food on his plate. The PT is so frustrated by their stupidity that she just gives up.
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| Rada and Grandpa |
I about lost it on them. How ignorant and careless can someone possibly be? How stupid? It wasn't just negligent, but flat out cruel. These three women could care less about the man and their main priority was getting out of having to deal with him. What a bunch of selfish, heartless shits!
Unfortunately, this was the only place medicare would approve. Fortunately, Grandpa probably only has to be there for a week or two.
