My mother is lying in bed with 104 fever. I was there yesterday afternoon, and gave the nurses my piece of mind. They had lined up about 5 different glasses for my mother to drink. She is so weak; she can’t even lift a finger. I asked the nurse if she thinks the liquid will enter my mother’s body through her pores! She then ran off and got a drinking cup for my mother, and held it to her lips. I took over, and my mother drank about three glasses at once. She was totally dehydrated. This should NOT happen! I’m going over today to have a talk with the head of the home. Also the window was wide open, it was freezing in the room, and her feet were icicles, despite her fever. I took off and bought my mother an electric blanket for her feet. I’m sure they would never refill her warm water bottles. I can’t believe this. And this place is so fancy…but what good does that do if they are so totally negligent! Last night one of the nurses called to report to me my mother’s temperature. With an uppity tone, she added, I have no need to worry they are taking care of my mother. Yeah, right…maybe now…because they know I will control!
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As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.
Goethe