I am sure many of you who have worked in the nursing home setting, have visiting many of your residents in their last days. I just visited one of the most special women I have ever known, and it literally brought me to tears. I have worked with the elderly for many years now and have lost many dear and special friends, But this time it is different. I usually don't get emotional about it. But, sometimes some people just get to you. We all have favorites, even though we know we shouldn't. Lousie is a favorite for everyone in the building. Her last words to me, after I told her how much we all loved her was... " I love you too." It came out in a weak whisper, but I know she meant it.
How do you handle dying and the passing of your residents in your facility?
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