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Not all nursing homes abuse elderly
DEAR ABBY: I read Kirk Douglas’
letter about the horrors of nursing
homes with a strange kind of wonder
ment. On one hand, as the son of
aging parents, I felt a sense of dread
that one day my parents might be
forced to live in a nursing home,
which, judging from Mr. Douglas’
‘research,” would be a fate worse
than death. On the other hand, as one
who has chosen a career dedicated to
caring for the elderly, I was outraged
that such irresponsible generaliza
tions could be presented as gospel
truths. As a nursing home adminis
trator, I can tell you that they are
not!
I cannot imagine a family tolerat
ing their loved one’s being subjected
to “bedsores, rapes and broken
bones.” I certainly would not. Nor
would I tolerate in my facility any
thievery, neglect or abuse. I pray that
any nursing home that permits such
abuses be closed immediately and
their operators be prosecuted to the
fullest extent of the law. Mr. Douglas’
Horoscope
ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19)
A tendency to exaggerate takes
hold now, but in love you’re sincere
and articulate. Complete a work pro
ject, then opt for togetherness.
TAURUS(Apr. 20 to May 20)
Charm opens career doors for you.
This should be a day of opportunity.
There is some tendency to overspend.
Avoid costly entertainments.
GEMINI(May 21 to June 20)
Instead of looking for the big deal,
concentrate on the work that needs to
be done now. Romance and leisure
activities are much to your liking.
CANCER( June 21 to July 22)
It’s in creative areas where you
excel now. It’s a good time to make
important phone calls. You’ll cherish
the moments spent with family to
night.
LEO(July 23 to Aug. 22)
Some social plans are up in the air,
but you can count on a good time
tonight. Be sure to go out. Romance is
likely.
VDMJO(Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)
You’re the catalyst today in career
endeavors. Personality works to your
benefit. You’re impressive in thought
and speech.
LIBRA (Sept. 23 to 0ct.22)
Be a good listener. You’re able to
read between the lines. An appoint
ment is changed now, but travel plans
shape up gloriously. Evening is ro
mantic.
SCORPIO(Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)
You’d make a good spokesperson
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letter, which I assume was well-inten
tioned, served only to reinforce old
stereotypes and further confuse and
frighten those of us who may be faced
with some frightening decisions.
STEVEN P. MONROE,
ADMINISTRATOR,
FOX RUN MANOR NURSING
HOME,
FINDLAY, OHIO
DEAR ABBY: With regard to Kirk
Douglas’ tirade against nursing
homes, the staff and residents of this
nursing home want to say, “BULL!”
Granted, there may be some pretty
bad nursing homes in this country,
for a cause today. Participate in
group activities. Curb an extravagant
tendency. Privacy helps romance
now.
SAGITTARIUS(Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)
Operate from behind the scenes for
your best career success. Today,
you’re the power behind the throne.
Romance and friendship highlight the
afternoon.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)
Though business mixes well with
pleasure now, there’s a tendency to
let some work assignments slide.
Important news comes from a dis
tance.
AQUARIUS! Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)
You’ll probably spend too much
money now, but you’ll certainly have
a fine time socializing today. You
make plans for a pleasure trip.
PISCES(Feb. 19 to Mar. 20)
Home entertaining is favored, but
shopping could lead to some extrava
gances. A partner is firmly com
mitted to a project.
YOU BORN TODAY are very much
the individualist, but you also have
strong humanitarian leanings. In the
world of arts and letters, you can
become a leader of thought. You
speak from the heart and are anxious
for the world to understand your
message. You are affectionate, but
may be unconventional. You are sen
sitive and need to learn not to take
things so personally. Then, you will
spare yourself a lot of heartache.
"A new
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but there are far more good ones than
the kind that Mr. Douglas described
in his letter. We love our residents,
and give them more time and per
sonal attention than their own fami
lies are able to. Mr. Douglas should
not make such broad, sweeping
statements about nursing homes until
he has seen ours.
CINDY HARMON,
ACTIVITY DIRECTOR,
JOHNSTON’S NURSING HOME,
LANCASTER, OHIO
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13. Erstwhile
French coin
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15. So be it!
16 Great Lake
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Certification
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College
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experience
Sharon Bryant
B.S. Univ. of
Louisville
M.Ed. Univ. of
Louisville
10 years teach
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DEAR ABBY: If Kirk Douglas is
truly concerned about our elderly, he
should take his handsome face and
dimpled chin to Washington and
lobby for more money for Medicaid
so nursing employees wouldn’t have
to work two jobs in order to live.
ALSO CONCERNED IN VERMONT
Problems? Write to Abby. For a
personal, unpublished reply, send a
self-addressed, stamped envelope to
Abby, P.O. Box 38923, Hollywood,
Calif. 90038. All correspondence is
confidential.
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