What's the 2 "Magic Words?"

2 "Magic Words" that have disappeared! Of course it's not easy to allow omeone else remove and replace a catheter! Even if it is someone you have lived with for the past 50 years! It's just not a "natural" thing for people to insert 6-22 inch tubes into our bodies. The alternative however is.... well.... not very viable either! It is so much easier to just say a "thank you" after the job is done! The staff at Home Care Together commends the caregivers of this world for the sensitive job that they do! So what is it that prevents many from saying: Thank You?

The Problem! OK, it may be simply bad manners; not being taught to be polite. However it usually runs deeper than that. It's the dreaded beast we all have deep inside....Pride! We are not used to letting others do our work for us. Senior citizens especially hate the feeling of losing their independence. It's easier to say nothing! However, a sincere "Thank You" can go along way in the attitude the care-giver has. Hey...if someone is going to do ANY insertions in me...I want them to be in a good mood!

The Solution! We live in a world that has become fast, cold, calculating (with the what's in it for me attitude) and at time people not feeling well can even be rude. This "me 1st" attitude can be avoided if we remember there are only 2 things you can do with pride:

Swallow it... or

Choke on it!

A caregiver, even if it's our life-long mate, deserve those 2 simple magic words. You will receive more respect and dignity as well as the help you require. "Thank you for changing my catheter"; "thank you for checking my glucose level"; "thank you for helping me with my ostomy". True, it's two little words to say but they are huge "magic words" to hear!

By the way... Thank you for reading this blog! Together... we can make it happen!

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