Care of the elderly: My opinion

I am writing this letter to let the community and staff know how pleased I am with the care of my Mom. Yes, there have been times when I wasn’t pleased, but I took the due process road of making these concerns aware to the staff, manager and to the hierarchy of Prairie Mountain Health Region, when necessary.

For those unaware, there is a process of letting managers aware of concerns, so that your concerns can be rectified. And for every concern I had, I felt listened to and my concerns were handled in a professional and timely manner. As well, I received follow up feedback as to a plan how this was going to be done.

In a perfect world, there would not be a need to raise concerns. Sadly, we do not and never will live in a perfect world. We are only human. We will make mistakes, we validate our mistake and we try hard to learn from that mistake so that it doesn’t happen again.

With extreme staff shortages, the calling in of contract workers to fill these vacancies, I suppose some things may be overlooked.

But, I can sincerely and honestly say, that when I am visiting Mom, all I have seen or heard in the hallways, are how all staff, from cleaning, laundry , recreation etc., are willing to go the extra mile in giving the very best care they can, with what they have for staff.

Yes, I would like staff to regularly turn the TV on for Mom, because she gets confused as to how this is done. But if staff are needing to make a choice in turning the TV on or tending to someone who is bedridden and needs to have a changing of clothes or bed linens, I trust staff are going to make the right choices. And for this, I am thankful.

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the lions’ den to check up on Daniel.

In verse 20 the King cried out with a troubled voice, “Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you constantly serve, been able to deliver you from the lions?”

King Darius saw the faith of his servant Daniel. It was real and strong no matter what. Daniel’s response in verse 22 is just remarkable.

“My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths and they have not harmed me, inasmuch I was found innocent before Him; and also toward you, O king, I have committed no crime”.

The conspiracy against God’s prophet terrible failed.

The men of conspiracy, satraps of the Persian king were cast into the lions’ den to be chewed up by the starving lions (verse 24).

What can we learn from this account in Daniel 6 in the Bible?

God has always had His people in this fallen world. True believers in God of the Bible do not compromise, they keep their faith in God by the power God has given them. It is a risky endeavour to go against all mighty God, His will, His Word and His people. God does not take it lightly.

Even Persian King Darius had to confess in verse 26, “… in all the dominion of my kingdom men are to fear and tremble before the

God of Daniel; for He is the living God and enduring forever, and His kingdom is one which will not be destroyed, and His dominion will be forever. He delivers and rescues and performs signs and wonders in heaven and on earth, who has also delivered Daniel from the power of the lions”. Amen!

What is the chief end of man? It is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Repent of your sins and believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior while you still have time to do that. Jesus is coming back soon. Come, Lord Jesus!

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Two thumbs up to the Country Meadows staff for their diligent, and caring work ethic of my Mom .

Brenda Nicholson Neepawa, MB

A big thumbs up to Nick Beavington for receiving the Community Service Award. I have known Nick for many years and he is a real community supporter in Gladstone. You deserved it Nick.

Terry Smith

Congratulations to Neepawa High School Hockey Team. What a great season, well done to the team and coaches. You made our town proud.

Bernice Baker Neepawa, MB

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