Nancy Clavet
I have been a cna, and home health care agent. My personal life brought me to where I am now, looking to become a end of life doula. I believe this is my true calling.
Location Connecticut, U.S.A
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I'm starting out later in life. I'm interested in the elderly and end of life care, in the long run, I would like to be in hospice working as a chaplain
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Ok
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Hi I'm from Connecticut in the U.S
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The video is so awesome
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I just had my son of 35 yrs tested. His father refused to do any such thing. He said he needed discipline. But now that his father is deceased, I did have him tested. I'm glad I did.
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This is very excellent
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This has been a very interesting course
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Thank you!
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Awesome info
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The different types of dementia is most useful to gain insight of a patient of famil member in how to support them in the areas most needed
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I learned a lot in this section
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Wow some of the experiences, being straight but feeling like they're leaning. Interesting.
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Interesting
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I love the idea of flash cards and games, I'm going to incorporate these in my job when I get one. I'm going to carry a bag like Mary Poppins. With all sorts of good ideas
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I find it very interesting about the different contrasting of objects. Love this idea!! I really wish i could've done this with my dad.i think it would've been easier for him to distinguish things on the dinner plate and table, but I didn't know about this!
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Ok interesting
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I'm literally blown away with this film. I had absolutely no idea this happens!!
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My husband and I got married 2017 I our early 50s. 2nd marriage for me after my first passed away. First for him. We are both very happy, I would be so sick in my heart to think I would end up doing this to him.
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He didn't sound impaired at all
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Nancy Clavet replied to Janet Patterson
Me too
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Doesn't sound at all impaired. How interesting. We need more research definitely!!
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I always wondered if dementia could be found in younger people like starting in the 40s, could forgetfulness, problems with calculations, etc be part of a form of dementia
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Ok let's learn!
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I'm beginning to think my dads side of the family had the lewy dementia. Every single one of his family, had these symptoms. His mother, and 8 siblings
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I've been to CBT, it wasn't long enough, but out of it I gained a great councilor. I don't think in my dads condition it would have helped him in any way. But for myself, being able to talk to Peter had/has been a great help.
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Great to have
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This is a great tool, wish I had, had this
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Definitely the relationship and quality changes. It's a terrible disease
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Frustration in both the care giver and one experiencing the dementia is a very strong component in every day life
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I didn't realize ssri's are used.
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My grandfather had Parkinsons disease.
But I wasn't aware of dementia being so closely relative -
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Wow now this is very interesting. My dad did this a few times., but I was careful to help him not get frightened. And if he said they were bothering him or scaring him. I played alo g and told the (person ) to get out! Usually this worked for him. There were a couple times he said that I beat him up, this disturbed me greatly. I said to him , don't talk like...
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Wow that's a tough situation to be in!!
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So many doctors, with too many diàgnosis. How frustrating.
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Good so far
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Ok
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Great course!
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OK, now I see where I could have done something different , in a situation , I was in, in the nursing home woth a very aggressive patient. Stay calm and try to talk to him., get help from another.
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I was lucky dads anger subsided really quickly. But what took me off guard is how quickly this past December, he went downhill. I saw one day he had a rattle in his breathing, and although he said he was fine, I still sent him to the hospital, 3 days later he was gone. He survived with this disease for 14 years.
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I was blessed, I had help physically with my dad, by my son. He took the night shift. I the day shift. My support group was my husband, son and daughter. The nurse who came would help me figure things out for dad to make things easier for both of us. Still there were days, I was tired of it all. I wanted to give up, but I didn't. Thanks to my strong family....
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Wow! I am so glad dad didn't get angry like that, after a short time! Even though he looked frail, he sure could put up a fight. When he refused to do something. I usually could talk him down gently. I know I wouldn't have been able to care for him if he even threw one punch at me and made contact. He once threatened my 30 ish yr old son to fight him. My sons...
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The support groups are very much needed, all around.
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Scientists have learned so much, it's a good thing
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My dads mom, I think had this.
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@CheraB I was thinking the same thing. Because my grandfather had Parkinson. Same symptoms practically
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This is very interesting. Hopefully I can remember this in the future. So as to better understand the different types of frontal lobe dementia. Love this class already!
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Now I understand what was going on with a patient, I was very frightened of him, he was so aggressive. He actually knocked 2 cnas out cold. They were trying to change his bedding. What was worse was how his wife, son and daughter sitting there, started laughing when he did that.
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There is much to chew on in the story, and even the audio about the young boy and his dad
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It seems like a plausible idea, but what if the patient won't put on the glasses, or while going through the testing, would get up and start to walk away? Safe guards for physical protection for walking away in the dark us something that needs to be taken in consideration. The patient may think they are actually there and try to physically integrate into the...
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I had first hand experience with my dad of 92 yrs with severe dementia,. First his swallowing became difficult, but more so was his taste. After a while all he would take in were milkshakes I would make. He wouldn't eat anything else. It was hard at first trying to make sure he got nutrients, but after a bit I was able to get more and more food stuff grounded...
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Anyone with dementia in the family history perhaps should think about preparing in so.e way or the other
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I've learned that there are doctors who listen and care. Then there are doctors who are so busy and overwhelmed that things get overlooked.
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Good information to know, and understand when working or living with an individual who suddenly seems to change in their behavior
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I think understanding, how the person's personality was.like before the ftd took hold is important
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Wow this is kinda scary, on how many of de.e tips there are
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This is one form that I encountered in a nursing home. The man was so violent he knocked a cna unconscious. This form in its angry stage is very scary
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Very good questions
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That was a huge commitment! Lots of work as well!!
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I just didn't know/realize there was different types. I thought it was the same disease.
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This whole FAD situation is new to me. I never really understood how it formed or why. I'm kinda surprised by it.
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Wow! How rough for Carol, and family. I don't blame the children for not looking into it for themselves. Didn't know it had to be claimed for mortgages etc.
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Glad this is being done. The images are startling also
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It's 2024, and there are now more medication out for dementia
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In my opinion. Changing what we say is OK for those still cognitive, but those in the later part of the disease it doesn't matter.
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This is exactly what I have experienced with clients and personally my dad
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Aricept is now available in 2024, also a few others
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I began noticing little changes with my dad also, until it was full blown. I've also saw it happening with past clients as well.
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I think knowing if you have it would help prepare family members for it in the future, both yours and theirs
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I always thought it could be passed down
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Now I'm wondering
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I have been concerned about dementia in my family. My dads side of his family ended up getting it really bad.
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So interested!!!
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I wish to work in hospice, as both a cna and end of life doula. My dad had
Dementia, and I saw the stages.so I decided to familiar myself more on it. I did a lot of guessing what stage he at the time was in. -
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This has been a wonderful learning experience!! I truly enjoyed taking this course!!!
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Have a going away party;)
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Popular now is: See you again by Wiz Kalifa
Angels by Robbie Williams
My heart will go on by CelineBasicly country Christians songs for me.
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My song, at this time would be from Alan Jackson: I want to stroll over heaven with you.
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I have been to a Buddhist funeral ceremony. An inlaw of mine, her sister passed away. The Buddhist monks were dressed in colorful vibrant robes, there was prayers and chants, and incense. I truly enjoyed it. The family participated in the progression of the ceremony by walking and chanting around the room,. It was so inspiring and beautiful to see another's...
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OK instead of a coffin how about a box for your cremains??
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I totally agree with dementia persons. It gives them great joy and comfort to talk about their lives. It's the connections to their family members that greatly bring them joy.
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It's funny how I was thinking g about this a few days ago. I'm in my mid 50s and I'm hoping when I go for a certain type of job that they won't look at me as too old.
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The quality of life should be the main factor, in assisted suicide. Can it be helped and made better? Or is there no way to make life more pallitable to the one asking for suicide help?
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There is so much about this subject, I am intrigued by all the different sides of it.
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This is very interesting
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The loss of automony, is the main reason many in that situation want to be allowed to commit suicide. My dad had loss all sense of self, in his late stages of his disease. He kept saying to let him die. He didn't want to live like this anymore. I did my best to help him. But the way they hold off , and make the person wait , to me is a cruel thing. Safe...
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My dad (92 yrs) chose to die. He refused medication and I said it was his right to die in his way. I just made sure he wasn't in pain when he died.
I agree with with type of suicide or dignified death, but suicide for selfish reasons for example: "I'll make them sorry! I'll get back at them! They won't miss me! " these thoughts are in need if reexamination... -
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I'm surprised that some states in the U.S legalized it, because Kevorkian went to prison for it. Perhaps they saw the logic and compassion in allowing the patient to die with out prolonged suffering. I'm not a supporter of Kevorkian, I just remember all the red tape and issues he created by doing it.
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Wow, I'm surprised
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I remember hearing about assisted suicide with Dr. Kevorkian. I was bothered and intrigued. Bothered because he kind of reminded me of a Dr. Frankenstein, but intrigued because I wondered lot about what was death like and what was waiting on the other side of death.
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I'm enjoying these classes
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I just signed up for one today, I an interested on how things are done in other people's perspectives. I have my beliefs, but am interested in other cultural beliefs as well. I like to listen more than talk.
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It should remain as it is. Don't force conversation.
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I just signed up for one on line. I don't think I'm ready to start on myself just yet
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I just signed up for one in Connecticut
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I think EOLDS should be in every hospital, nursing home etc. To me this would make the dying process better for the individual, and take pressure of the medical staff.
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How could one know whether they are qualified and/ or sincere? And not just in it for money? Not all of eolds have certification. Just wondering?
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Nursing homes need eold.
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I find that this is my heart and soul , I have always wanted to be involved with the elderly, I've tried home care, I'd rather not clean houses, or go anywhere, but to be with them during this time, I am redoing my cna certificate soon, and this certificate will be there as well.
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My experience
1. Giving water to a dementia patient who couldn't talk, (who was treated with disdain by the cnas I worked with,) she was restless, until I gave her water. She was so happy, she fell asleep later, content. I was scolded for giving her water afterwords, because they didn't want to change her diapers later.2. Completely giving a dementia...
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Compassion cannot be taught, it's from within a person's heart, soul and spirit. It can be nurtured to display more, but nurtured not taught. It's a desire within oneself to be open to giving love, in helping, caring, nurturing, etc.
