Nursing Home

At nearly 90, retired nature writer Hattie Bloom prefers the company of birds to people, but when a fall lands her in a nursing home she struggles to cope with the loss of independence and privacy. From the confines of her 'room with a view' - of the car park! - she dreams of escape.

Gertrude was a one-eyed 91-year-old woman with a battle ax. She hid it under her butt in her wheelchair. She was a hideous and vicious beast of a killer. When she was forced into a nursing center, she took no prisoners.

The Christmas Ball: A Story of Resilience, Hope, and Love Even in the twilight of life, the heart can dance anew. At Marisa's Gardens, a nursing home tucked away in quiet Ohio, residents carry the weight of memories, loss, and unfulfilled dreams. Among them are Betty Johnson, a poet with a heart full of wisdom, and Arthur Garnett, a retired businessman with a pocket watch and a lifetime of stories. Their lives seem resigned to routine until a chance encounter kindles a friendship that blossoms into something more. As Christmas approaches, Betty and Arthur's connection grows through shared ...

We all grow up and have coming-of-age moments. It doesn’t matter when you were born or what age you are now. You have in common with other people of any age the event of change that is associated with a growth in understanding, maturity, and becoming who you are. Sometimes these moments of change are referred to as epiphanic turning points. That means: we used to be like this, and now we are like this. It is not the particulars of the experience that make this kind of moment a universal experience; it is the event itself. Different fields of study approach this event of change and assign ...

When Clark Kent stepped into the glass phone booth, we knew he was about to emerge as Superman. That transformation happened every time. Then, he used his superpowers to rescue people in distress, leaping over tall buildings in a single bound and flying faster than a speeding bullet. That spinning around in the phone booth was mesmerizing. And, in a way, that blur of change that we recognized as transformation from one kind of person to a stronger kind of person is the kind of change I am writing about in this series of books about popular culture creators of the 20th century. As popular ...

Conquer the CBIC LTC-CIP Exam: Your Concise Guide to Long-Term Care Certification in Infection Prevention is a streamlined study resource designed to help candidates focus on the core principles of infection prevention and prepare effectively for the CBIC LTC-CIP exam. Covering essential topics such as epidemiology, surveillance, hand hygiene, antimicrobial stewardship, and regulatory compliance, this guide offers clear explanations with practical, real-world applications. This book highlights key infection control concepts relevant to long-term care environments, including healthcare-...

If you are afraid of dying and do not want to know the truth, this may not be the book for you. If on the other hand you want a true insider’s look at healthcare and the ways people suffer and are killed at the hands of others, then read on. Hospice has a lollipop and candy cane image, that could not be further from the truth. It is a hard core business of ‘dealing’ with the most susceptible in our society, the dying. Hospice would like us to believe that they are here to provide our loved ones with the care and attention they need in their final months, weeks and days. And although ...

Music For The Last Couple is the story of a narcissistic physician who retires at the age of 65 after nearly 40 years in practice. Dr. Charles (Charlie) Randolph is a wealthy orthopedist who is finally able to enjoy the fruits of his labor. But who will enjoy them with him - his dutiful wife, or long-time girlfriend? The chaos created by Charlie touches the lives of everyone around him, but his retirement is plagued by health problems. Not even Charlie knows who will stay by his side through the last years of his life. Dr. Jeff Nebeker-Johnson is a full-time physician in Salt Lake City, ...

Taking on the role of carer for someone with dementia can seem really daunting at first, but it will become much easier once you know what to expect and how to manage the process. The more prepared and equipped you are, the better for you as the carer and the person with dementia. Learn how important it is to develop routines and what to expect as dementia progresses. Discover how to manage daily care and other ways to prepare the person's home so they are safe and secure. Also, it will show how to tackle the tough topics, including when to decide they need more intensive care in a facility...

The NCLEX exam is a standardized examination used by every state regulatory board to assess if a candidate is prepared to become a licensed nurse. It is organised by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, and if you want to ace this test in a sitting, this book is a must-have. You always want to be fully prepared before taking an exam, which is what this book has been designed to help you do. The challenging thing is that there is a lot of information to memorize, which is why mnemonics is one approach to look to. They can help you memorize and remember lots of information and ...

As our loved ones age, we want them to be able to spend as much time at home and with family as they can! This book outlines ways we can preserve the precious time we have with our loved ones and still providing them with all the safety and resources they need. We will go over: Understanding the Aging Process The Impact of Aging on Daily Activities Common Health Concerns in Aging Emotional and Psychological Changes in AgingAnd much much more! This book is worth paging through to help understand what your parents, grandparents, and any loved ones that may need additional care. I hope you ...

Michaela grows up near Bremen in a surrounding where domestic violence is daily fare. She is brought up to serve the men in the house. At the age of fifteen she has a young man plonked in front of her and is told this would be her future husband. Only a few months later her first daughter was born. Four more children follow in short intervals. As she hadn’t learned it any better, she completely sacrifices herself to her family. She often feels overworked, but ignores each sign of exhaustion. After having taken one of her children to a party, she suffers from a stroke. Although hard-hit ...

Pushed out as a college professor, widowed, George Moore has settled for a humdrum life of watching TV, his consolation the comfort of home where memories of his late wife reside. Then, a broken hip lands him in a rehab center. What else could go wrong? How about a heart attack? Meanwhile, a chance meeting with an attractive woman a few doors down seems promising. But her time in Rollins Manor may be cut short. In just nine days, a few Rollins’ staff members – including Emily, a 13-year-old volunteer – ignore George’s gruff melancholy and help him begin his life’s next chapter. A ...

"Loose Stools" is a satirical journal of one elderly former automobile mechanic and his adjustments to the natural (and sometimes unnatural) changes that take place as the mind and body start to go. It is a humorous look at his trials as he progresses from a lakeside home to a senior living home, and finally a nursing home. His adventures are mostly second hand stories relayed to the author by his caregiver who was often frustrated and in need of an adult with whom she could vent following another visit with "Pops". What she saw as a difficulty I saw as an opportunity for another humorous ...

You're an immigrant — or maybe an expat — retired in Portugal ... and you're getting older, needing more attention and health care. Maybe you've brought an elderly relative (or two) to live with you, and that's the person who needs more continual, personalized service than you're able to give. What are your options? Here's a brief overview to help you get started to ensure the comfort and care of the elderly in Portugal.

Outside the dining hall of the Alpine Manor nursing home, there is a sign that reads, "This is Grand Rapids, Michigan", a reminder for those who can no longer trust their own minds. For months, Cathy Wood has fed these residents, bathed them, and even moistened their eyes with artificial tears. To her, they live in a state worse than death - and she has decided to relieve them of their pain. Wood and her lover, Gwen Graham, make a pact to kill those whom they were hired to care for.

Protect Your Loved Ones, Spot the Warning Signs, and Take Action — A Life-Saving Guide to Preventing and Stopping Elder Abuse for Good Are you worried about the safety and well-being of an aging loved one? Do you suspect elder abuse but feel powerless to stop it? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate this difficult issue alone, either. Whether you're a concerned family member, caregiver, or advocate, this book gives you the knowledge, confidence, and step-by-step strategies to protect the elderly from neglect, mistreatment, and financial exploitation.Inside This Essential ...

Hot, young newlywed Julia Parker has no idea that a road trip with her stud of a husband, Ben, to visit her hubby’s pops at his old folks’ resort will turn into the most intensely erotic experience of her life. She’s soon the subject of Ben's voyeuristic desires as he allows a coterie of much older men to grope, fondle, and strip her right out in the open. An insane night of public exposure, humiliation, and debauchery follows, culminating in a terrifying encounter with half a dozen horny men at the cheap motel nearby. Is this just a one-off experience born of opportunity and ...

There are many complicated issues associated with aging in the United States. The pandemic in 2020 created a new classification of people: The "at-risk" group. People age 65 and older, frail or medically vulnerable. Older adults are having a hard time envisioning this “new normal.” Medical emergencies can happen at any time. Knowing what to do in a medical emergency and afterwards can mean the difference between life and death. Will an older person’s wishes for medical care be respected and followed? Has this become a national issue in 2020 with the massive nursing home deaths? This ...

An inflammatory essay on WHY America is in decline, along with the author's suggestions for fixing it. From the author: This is my first sojourn into commentary and it comes as a result of observing human behavior in the medical system and elsewhere. The piece is as controversial as it is correct and I expect ramifications from its publication. In the end, I hope it changes the views of the public, setting America on a course toward success rather than the downward spiral we're currently on. Warning: This work discusses abortion, among other topics.