07-25-2005, 09:22 AM
Hospice or something for elderly care. I'd have to say I felt a tug to my heart. My Mom had benefit of hospice care at home her final weeks - those people are angels.
My wife spent 5 months recovering from accident in an extended care facility - half was for people like her (medical) and the other side were the assited living, nursing home, elderly types. I'd often push my wife's wheel chair in their corridor or eat in the community room. For most it was a sad, lonely life, many eager just for a hello and a smile. The volunteers were a major part in the little joy most had in their existence.
Frank - the spay/neuter program has merit, but it also has many competing groups and resources. I'd guess the results would be enhanced if not so fragmented. How many individual programs have to offer their variety of similar services? How much does the county collect in animal fees? We who bring our pets, pay significant dollars to do so, where does all the state money go?
As for your typo comments, we all make them and hope for tolerance. Typing any number of fingers or speed has nothing to do with proofing before hitting the post button or even the reluctance to click on the pencil type icon to edit after posting. JMHO, but sometimes your posts are just too difficult to read, so we probably miss something worthwhile. If something is worthy of saying, why not make it readable?
My wife spent 5 months recovering from accident in an extended care facility - half was for people like her (medical) and the other side were the assited living, nursing home, elderly types. I'd often push my wife's wheel chair in their corridor or eat in the community room. For most it was a sad, lonely life, many eager just for a hello and a smile. The volunteers were a major part in the little joy most had in their existence.
Frank - the spay/neuter program has merit, but it also has many competing groups and resources. I'd guess the results would be enhanced if not so fragmented. How many individual programs have to offer their variety of similar services? How much does the county collect in animal fees? We who bring our pets, pay significant dollars to do so, where does all the state money go?
As for your typo comments, we all make them and hope for tolerance. Typing any number of fingers or speed has nothing to do with proofing before hitting the post button or even the reluctance to click on the pencil type icon to edit after posting. JMHO, but sometimes your posts are just too difficult to read, so we probably miss something worthwhile. If something is worthy of saying, why not make it readable?
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