There are so many systemic and pervasive issues impacting on the care of older people both in the community and in residential aged care settings. Any of us who continue to work in these settings, know that even in “good facilities and good environments” we find regular examples of care practices that expose us to feelings varying from discomfort to downright despair.
Read more ♥ ♥ I am back – to spread the LOVE – there is work to be done♥ ♥
Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing. ~Mother Teresa
A smile seems a most appropriate place to start in how to influence the environments within which we work.
I was reminded of the importance of humour from attending a presentation of Dr Peter Spitzer of the Clown Doctors the other evening. http://clowndoctors.org.au
Read more Working on me to influence PCC Hint number 2: “A smile on your dial”
