Diane

This post may contain affiliate links, and I will be compensated (at no extra cost to you) when you make a purchase by clicking on my links.

If you have a loved one living at a nursing home, you may receive an invitation to attend their care conference (sometimes called a care plan meeting). Before the pandemic, nursing homes held these meetings onsite. Now, with social distancing rules, you’re more likely to see an invitation to attend through a conference call or a video meeting.

You may wonder whether it’s essential for you to take part in these conferences. Are they simply a formality, or do they make a positive difference in the care of your loved one?

[Read more…] about What You Need To Know About Care Conferences

This post may contain affiliate links, and I will be compensated (at no extra cost to you) when you make a purchase by clicking on my links.

I hope last week’s post helped you better understand the dynamics of domestic abuse. We looked at the types of abuse and signs that a co-worker may be in an abusive relationship. I also shared several reasons a victim may choose not to leave her abuser.

This week we’ll consider how you can help a co-worker or a friend who lives with domestic abuse. I want to stress that every situation is unique. If you need more specific guidance on how to offer support, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. For a better understanding of why someone may choose to abuse their partner, you’ll also find it helpful to read this article.

[Read more…] about Understanding Domestic Abuse: Part 2

This post may contain affiliate links, and I will be compensated (at no extra cost to you) when you make a purchase by clicking on my links.

Something has been weighing heavily on my mind over the past few weeks. I’m hearing that the incidence of domestic abuse is rising significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s why that bothers me so much.

Years ago, I worked as an RN at a nursing home in a small town in Montana. On a couple of occasions, I noticed bruises on the arms of a CNA. One day, I took her aside and encouraged her to tell me what was going on. She confirmed her husband was physically abusive. I urged her to get out of that situation, and I shared resources where she could find help.

[Read more…] about Understanding Domestic Abuse: Part 1