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I am a 46 year old advocate by nature, the complications in everything has become too complex.  In some instances even the staff is clueless…your given outdated or inaccurate information, where details make the difference.  The whole concept of people oriented/social service organizations has been corrupted by short-sighted individuals, who don’t like or their jobs or respect (the people they serve).

While reading various blogs/websites/personal tales & speaking to others a common theme emerges…most of the situations could have been avoided had the correct action been taken initially, when requested by the individual.  Yeah, I am angry & want to reenter the workforce, not to take on big brother…lol, but initiate actions by the very people these organizations were implemented to serve and get a singular voice (combined actions to address the real issues) for us.

Why are all the GrassRoot organizations operating individually…I have a lot of questions and even more determination to confront this issue.  Grants…why are they given to organizations and then funds are hoarded with unrealistic requirements…contact information so obscure, this phone tree nonsense for people oriented programs…most organizations enacted to support the local & state level offices who rely on the federal government guidelines (which are interpreted by some educated dummies…causing total restructuring of office practices because Jane has made Bob mad and by manipulating regulations Bob has destroyed Jane’s efforts…some questions, huh.

Enough venting, I think you get the idea.  Oh yeah, I have major almost crippling financial problems, disability does not provide enough funding for real living, long-term disabilities I have learned to accept and changed my life to accommodate (it stinks) and always say my favorite quote, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get".  Run, Forest, Run. 

                        A few weeks ago, I thought about applying for foodstamp and just medicaid because my bills were high I couldnt get any meat in the freezer and last friday I had only one meat left. But those weeks ago was the reason why i decided not to go back to social serves. There were so many reason:

ONE     I  have no right for a new case worker.

TWO    The old case worker was very rude and the Supervisor of the case worker does the same 

THREE   I am uncomfortable when I knew I need help.

                      So I thought about about it til now.  Last Sunday I went back to Church For mother's day, and I let go! and I let GOD have is Way.  I Stayed in church  and prayed for a mircacle. That following day  an angle send me foods and it was free  given to me!

                           IT WAS THE BEST MOTHERS DAY GOD HAS GIVEN ME!

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"Growing Old Is Not For Wimps!"

Assisted living facility needs your help!

I just found AidPage, and it is truly the answer to a prayer.  I work with an assisted living facility in Georgia.  For those who don't know, assisted living is for people who are not in need of the full scale support of a nursing home, but still need assistance with activities of daily living.

The problem is that this facility (like everybody else) is strapped for money.  As activity director, it is my job to come up with activities that will stimulate people in their 80's and 90's  -- and I have no budget for it.  Right now, I am making less than $10/hour and working about 20 paid hours each week.  This doesn't include the 30-40 hours I donate.  I built the website free of charge.  I am buying all the supplies, and paying for all the postage and copies out of my own pocket.  Doing the math, you can already see that my limited funds are nearly exhausted.

There are currently 20 people in this home, and they need an activities program for so many reasons.  Most people assume that activities will keep them from becoming bored, but its more than that.  An activity program helps to keep these people in touch with the lives they had before growing old and keeps them from feeling isolated and useless.  It puts them back into a community of like-minded individuals, instead of being "warehoused" and set aside. 

Activities like bingo, scrabble, checkers, and cards help to support mental function and acuity.  Exercise classes, including some greatly modified yoga and pilates moves, help to build and maintain muscle strength and core stability, along with improving heart and lung function, while promoting circulation.  Earning small incentives and being able to enjoy little things like dinner at McDonald's continues their sense of independence and reminds them that some things are just plain fun.

That's probably far more than you want to know, but the point needs to be made.  These people need this program, and it would only take a little bit of money to make it work.  $1,500 would allow us to buy Arts and Crafts supplies, small Bingo tokens, books, a small cd player, personal items for indigent and low-income residents, and take them out or order in a meal for a special occasion. 

A little help would go a long way, and I know it would be appreciated.  Thanks for your consideration.