Home Truths
What a slap on their face, telling the whole world that they create a hell of an environment for our elderly. At the end of the day after these workers have broken their backs, have been scratched, slapped, kicked, verbally abused and with very little appreciation, they go home knowing that they have done their best. You have not, and you have done these workers a disgrace.
Of course there are mishaps, and there are some employees who have acted neglectfully, but the majority of the employees are compassionate, loving, caring and unselfish. You call this investigative or responsible journalism? You are unfair and unprofessional. You have been selfish and passed unfair judgment. Thanks to your ignorance or possibly lack of journalistic skills you have dampened a lot of people’s spirits.
Benjamin Adduru, Fortuna
Ed. reply:* To be fair, the quote Benjamin Adduru refers to in his first paragraph actually reads as follows: “Nursing homes are far from heaven, sometimes hell, and always dependent on a dedicated staff, which can be hard to attract and retain.” As should be clear in the article, it was no one’s intention to denigrate the underpaid professionals who take care of our elderly. We would prefer that they be given the resources (and the salaries) they deserve.*
Brenda Flores’ complaint is certainly understandable, but she should know that the original draft of reporter Carol Harrison’s story did indeed contain a version of their conversation. Unfortunately, the piece had to be edited for space purposes. Though we feel that other interviews with St. Luke staff made some of the points Flores wishes to make, we do apologize for using her photo out of context.
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on the cover
Railroad!
Proposed lines ‘set rich blood a-tingling’ in early 1900s
Some Other Proposed North Coast Railroads
Choo-choo Fantasies
Exposing this east-west rail nonsense
seven-o-heaven
Undeterred Will
Will chides Andrew for lack of attention to detail and makes plans for his inevitable victory.
Today
44th Annual Kinetic Grand Championship Race
STAFF PICK / events, art, outdoors, sports, for kids, free / 9 a.m.-6 p.m. A 3-day, 42-mile kinetic sculpture race over land, sand, mud and water! LeMans start at the Noon Whistle on the Arcata Plaza. Follow the race through Manila, Eureka and into Ferndale on Memorial Day for the Glorious Finish. kineticgrandchampionship.com. 889-3024.
Flow 2012 Fashion Show
STAFF PICK / events / 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Student designed and produced clothing. Fundraiser for Arcata Arts Institute. $35/$25 students. artsinstitute.net. 822-1220.
Woodside Preschool's Rummage/Bake Sale
events / 8 a.m.-noon. Woodside Preschool, 900 Hodgson St, Eureka. www.woodsidepreschool.com. 445-9132.
Lanphere Dunes Restoration
STAFF PICK / outdoors / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meet at Pacific Union School. Help remove non-native invasives at the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Tools and gloves provided, wear work clothes and bring water. Carpool to the protected site. 444-1397.
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Comment / By john rahrer / Sept. 22, 2009, 4:22 a.m.
Thank you for your wonderful article. I am currently a resident in a nursing home, a retired therapist, and working on my 19th book. The book is an antithesis to the negative falsehoods and myths about nursing homes. This type of information only serves to scare, confuse and intimidate seniors thinking about nursing home life. Thanks again. John Rahrer