Reflective Statement

           I observed the relationship between visitor and resident as well. Few residents had visitors on a regular basis, and some almost never had visitors. Most of the visitors happened to be sons and daughters visiting parents. Of course this part of working at a nursing home has a sociological relevance because of the family aspect. Family has become an important part of my life, and I felt sorry for those who had few visits. These experiences have helped me in case I have to deal with parents in a nursing home.
            Most of the residents that could communicate normally seemed to crave any type of personal contact. These residents would spark a conversation with me on a variety of subjects. Although I could not talk long, I could tell that residents benefited and enjoyed this. This has actually led me to make a greater effort to interact with my own grandparents.
            A class I took titled Work and Family institutions taught me that as people get older they need people to take care of them. Usually children hold this job, and I saw that in action while working at the nursing home. Sometimes children came in to take their parent out for lunch or to a family gathering. Some children directly made decisions in regard to medication, care, etc. Health care workers do the actual services, and that is where most of the responsibility lies.

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