Re: Dealing with attendants

June 21, 2012

Hi again,

same message, less typos.

>

> Hello Everyone,

>

> I'm hoping that someone out there might be able to help me with some recent

emotional issues regarding attendants.

>

> I have been self directing my care for over 30 years now and lately, I've

discovered that I'm becoming overwhelmed when dealing with attendants,

especially new ones. I have become increasingly angry, frustrated, impatient,

basically at my wits end when it comes to my care. I take an antidepressant and

work with a therapist, but lately I've just reached a point where I don't want

to do this anymore. I live in supportive housing, so it's not like I have to

actively recruit new people and, quite frankly, I'm not interested in bearing

the burden of having to go through the process. I know people who receive

funding to direct their own care, but they all complain about how hard it is to

recruit, train and maintain staff.

>

> I'd just like to know how other people manage to deal with attendant care

frustrations? I've reached the point where I burst into tears whenever I see

certain staff and I simply can't continue to function this way. Any thoughts,

suggestions, and most especially, tips would be greatly appreciated.

>

> Thank you for your help.

> Karyna

>

June 21, 2012

Hi Karyna,

I've had issues with attendants I don't like being a traumatic event over the

years. It sucks b/c I felt " stuck " so many times--I felt like I had to

compromise quality of care vs. coverage. I use an agency and for the most part

the bad ones didn't last too long. I'm not sure what to say about living in a

supported housing place, is it possible other residents that share your feelings

could come together and vent or support one another in getting better care?

~a

From: kookamunga2008 <karynalaroche@...>

Subject: Re: Dealing with attendants

Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 1:08 PM

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