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As I visit many homes for the elderly and see low paid workers
struggling with some of the most difficult issues of our time, I hope none
of them read this article. Caring for the elderly will always be
imperfect. Expecting perfection in this field is immature. Quotes such as
“It is shocking that so many hospitals and social services departments are
still failing to meet the needs of older people—the main users of these
services,” said Gordon Lishman, its director general. “Sadly, too many
older people in need of public services are currently treated as second
class citizens.” are unhelpful and to be blunt smack of inflammatory
lobbying by the charities for the aged. Call me cynical, but I don't think
the attitudes about and care for the elderly in the UK can be summed up in
a single report. Once again I would like to know whether the reporters are
actually getting their hands dirty in the process of care or just lobbing
their first stones?
Are you sure?
As I visit many homes for the elderly and see low paid workers
struggling with some of the most difficult issues of our time, I hope none
of them read this article. Caring for the elderly will always be
imperfect. Expecting perfection in this field is immature. Quotes such as
“It is shocking that so many hospitals and social services departments are
still failing to meet the needs of older people—the main users of these
services,” said Gordon Lishman, its director general. “Sadly, too many
older people in need of public services are currently treated as second
class citizens.” are unhelpful and to be blunt smack of inflammatory
lobbying by the charities for the aged. Call me cynical, but I don't think
the attitudes about and care for the elderly in the UK can be summed up in
a single report. Once again I would like to know whether the reporters are
actually getting their hands dirty in the process of care or just lobbing
their first stones?
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