Posted by Rita (216.220.255.134) on September 24, 2003 at 18:12:54:
In Reply to: Re: how long have you been in the Activity Profession posted by Rita on September 24, 2003 at 18:09:34:
: : Hi all,
: : Just strolling down memory lane today. Thinking about all the changes that have happened since I've been in Activities, nearly 20 years. I was courious, how long have any of you been in the Activity profession and what changes, for better or worse, have you seen?
: : I think on a positive note, the increased respect for activities, and the certification available to us.
: : The negative, is the increase in paper work!! MDS, RAPs, etc. and the time it takes us away from our residents....there's another change, they used to be called "patients" and wear hospital PJ's all day. hardly any of them wore street clothes.
: : We had strict visiting hours. Residents were restrained in their chairs, beds, side rails were up on all the beds.
: : Love to hear from you all and about your experiences in the field.
: : have a great day,
: : Martha
: I've been in actvities for about 15years, I agree alot of changes have taking place. The biggest change I see is the age of our residents. Now we have a lot of younger residents, in 40's and 50's . As before we never had that young. I think the residents are more demanding now, and think everyone should take care of just them.But I have been working in the same nursing home for almost 25 years. First as a CNA, then Activities. I love the residents, and will always work with them. Rita
PS We have a resident right now who is just 19.