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Asylum | Supernatural Series Rewrite | Dean Winchester x Reader

Pairing: Dean Winchester x Reader (Eventual)

Warnings: canon violence, canon gore, mentions of parental abuse (take care of yourselves my lovebugs)

Word Count: 5444

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You and the boys had bonded quite a lot since Kansas. You and Sam had always been close; bonding over random pop culture debates, philosophical musings, and your interest in the pursuit of knowledge. It was your relationship with Dean that was really starting to confuse you.

You knew you were attracted to him; that much you had never denied. But it was the way your heart seemed to tug toward him in your chest when you two made your pinky promise next to his car that confused the hell out of you. You and Dean were friends, and that was truly all you needed from him. Or, at least, that was what you told yourself.

Sam was on the phone with one of his father’s friends named Caleb. The boys were growing frustrated at their inability to find him. Every lead they followed was a dead end. 

“You know, maybe we should call the Feds. File a missing person’s,” Sam suggested.

“We've talked about this. Dad'd be pissed if we put the Feds on his tail,” Dean rebutted.

Sam shook his head. “I don't care anymore.”

Dean’s cell phone rang on the bed next to you. You got up to bring it over to him. 

“After all that happened back in Kansas, I mean, he should've been there, Dean. You said so yourself. You tried to call him and… nothing. You know, he could be dead for all we know.”

Dean took the phone from you. “Don't say that! He's not dead! He's – he's…”

“He's what? He's hiding? He's busy?” Sam argued.

Dean went to respond, but the message on his cell phone caught his attention. “Huh. I don't believe it.”

“What?” you asked, peering over his shoulder.

“It's, uh, it's a text message. It's coordinates.” Dean immediately opened his laptop and began clacking away.

“You think Dad was texting us?” Sam asked.

“He's given us coordinates before,” Dean said.

“The man can barely work a toaster, Dean.”

“Sam, it's good news! It means he's okay, or alive at least.”

“Well, was there a number on the caller ID?”

“Nah, it said 'unknown,’ “ Dean replied.

“Well, where do the coordinates point?”

“That's the interesting part. Rockford, Illinois.”

“Interesting how?” you asked him.

“I checked the local Rockford paper. Take a look at this.” He handed the paper to you. “This cop, Walter Kelly, comes home from his shift, shoots his wife, then puts the gun in his mouth, blows his brains out. And earlier that night, Kelly and his partner responded to a call at the Roosevelt Asylum.”

“Okay, I'm not following. What has this have to do with us?” Sam questioned.

“Dad earmarked the same asylum in the journal. Let’s see…” Dean flipped to the page. “Here. Seven unconfirmed sightings, two deaths; till last week at least. I think this is where he wants us to go.”

Sam snorted. “This is a job. Dad wants us to work a job.”

“Well, maybe we'll meet up with him? Maybe he's there?”

“Maybe he's not? I mean, he could be sending us there, by ourselves, to hunt this thing.”

“Who cares! If he wants us there, it's good enough for me!”

“Guys—” Their bickering had gotten more frequent in days of late, and it was beginning to bug the shit out of you.

“This doesn't strike you as weird? The texting? The coordinates?” Sam pressed.

“Sam! Dad's tellin' us to go somewhere, we're goin'.”

Sam made a bitchface at his brother and sighed.

***

Your destination was a bar in Rockford you had stalked the cop you knew was the partner of the deceased. You found him sitting at the bar, nursing a beer. You monitored the scene from a few tables behind. Dean was to meet you there after his interaction with the cop.

“You're Daniel Gunderson. You're a cop, right?” he asked.

The cop nodded.

“Huh. I'm uh, Nigel Tufnel, The Chicago Tribune. Mind if I ask you a couple of questions, about your partner?” he asked enthusiastically.

“Yeah, I do. I'm just tryin' to have a beer here.”

“That's okay, I swear it won't take that long. I just want to get the story in your words,” Dean continued.

The cop was not amused. “A week ago, my partner was sitting in that chair. Now he's dead. You gonna ambush me here?”

“Sorry. But I need to know what happened.”

Sam came up and pushed Dean aside roughly. “Hey buddy, why don't you leave the poor guy alone! The man's an officer! Why dontcha show a little respect!”

He was calling an unnecessary amount of attention to himself that amused you slightly. Dean paused, glaring before walking over to you.

“Spinal Tap?” you questioned, laughing, referencing his fake name. “Seriously?” The two of you began walking out of the bar over to the Impala. 

“What? It’s a classic!”

“I’m not arguing that,” you said. “But what are the chances he knew your reference?” You sat on the hood next to Dean.

“Oh, come on, we’re probably the only two people in Rockford who even know what Spinal Tap is,” he remarked.

A moment of silence passed between the two of you. 

“How’s your neck healing?” Dean asked.

You turned your neck up to him. There was still quite a bit of bruising from the way you were strangled back in Kansas. He sucked in air through his teeth. “That’s gotta hurt, huh?” 

“Meh, a bit,” you answered. “I’m a big girl. I can handle it.”

He rolled his eyes at you. “Are we ever gonna talk about Kansas?”

“Hmm… I did pinky-promise,” you jested. 

“That you did.” He looked at you expectantly.

You sighed. “My dad was uh, a bit of an asshole. The man’s dead and I still can’t decide if I love or hate him. He was mean. And that’s putting it mildly. For instance, like, one time, I missed a shot on a hunt, and he beat me til I was black and blue later that night. Said it was gonna make me sharper, and he’d rather me hate him than fuck up again like that on a hunt. I was twelve.”

“Wow,” Dean responded quietly. “How young were you when he started taking you on hunts?”

“Ten.”

“Holy crap. Could you even hold a gun at that age?’

“Please, I’ve been able to hold a gun since I was four. He said I needed a dose of reality if I wanted to complain so much about being in the motel room with my brother.”

He nodded. “How much younger was your brother?”

“Two years.” You smiled at the memory of him, but your smile quickly faded. “I, uh, took beatings for him a lot.”

Dean nodded again. He paused for a moment. “I’m sorry.”

You shrugged and sighed. “It’s over now.”

“Yeah, but I know it still hurts.”

You don’t know what made you do it, but you leaned your head on his shoulder. He tensed under you briefly, but let you keep your head there. 

You hadn’t noticed Sam walked out of the bar and was approaching the two of you. “You two look cozy.”

You jerked away from Dean. 

“Bite me,” the older Winchester answered. "Shoved me kinda hard in there, buddy boy.”

“I had to sell it, didn't I? It's method acting,” Sam quipped.

Dean looked confused.

“Never mind.”

“What'd you find out from Gunderson?” you asked.

“So, Walter Kelly was a good cop. Head of his class, even-keeled, he had a bright future ahead of him.”

“What about at home?”

“He and his wife had a few fights, like everybody, but he was mostly smooth sailing. They were even talking about having kids.”

“Alright, so either Kelly had some deep-seated crazy waiting to bust out, or something else did it to him,” Dean nodded. “What'd Gunderson tell you about the asylum?”

“A lot.” Sam filled you in on the local legends and experiences teens had in the place. Kids frequently dared each other to spend the night because it was said everyone who stayed all night went crazy. 

You and the boys arrived at the asylum a little while later. The interior of the building was gray and gloomy. Metal carts were laying on their sides, vials spilled all over the ground, and you were sure you would find needles sticking out of the soles of your boots by the end of the endeavor. Dust covered every surface, flaring up your allergy, and every few minutes you were sneezing. 

“So apparently the cops chased the kids here… into the south wing,” Sam described, gesturing to the sign above the door.

“South wing, huh? Wait a second…” He pulled out his dad’s journal. “1972. Three kids broke into the south wing, only one survived. Way he tells it, one of his friends went nuts and started lighting up the place.”

“So whatever's going on, the south wing is the heart of it,” you continued.

“But if the kids are spelunking the asylum, why aren't there a ton more deaths?” Dean questioned.

You noticed a broken chain on one of the doors. “Looks like the doors are usually chained. Could've been chained up for years. Keep people out or keep something in.”

Sam slowly pushed the door open, and the three of you began heading down the hallway. 

“Let me know if you see any dead people, Haley Joel,” Dean remarked at his brother. He was passing his EMF meter over various surfaces in the hallway.

“Dude, enough,” Sam groaned.

“I'm serious. You gotta be careful, all right? Ghosts are attracted to that whole ESP thing you got going on.”

“I told you, it's not ESP! I just have strange vibes sometimes. Weird dreams.”

“And that’s not ESP?” you quipped. 

Sam made a face at you. “Okay, maybe it is, but—”

You snickered.

“Not funny, (Y/N/N).” He playfully shoved your shoulder. “You get any reading on that thing or not?”

Dean shook his head. “Nope. Of course, it doesn't mean no one's home.”

“Spirits can appear during certain hours of the day.”

“Yeah, the freaks come out at night.”

“Hey, Sam, who do you think is the hotter psychic: Patricia Arquette, Jennifer Love Hewitt, or you?” Dean deadpanned.

You and Dean laughed, and Sam shoved the both of you. The three of you entered another room. You looked around, a sinking feeling hitting your stomach.

“Man. Electro-shock. Lobotomies. They did some twisted stuff to these people,” you shook your head.

“Kinda like my man Jack in Cuckoo's Nest.” Dean made crazy eyes and grinned at you and Sam.

Sam ignored him and his smile dropped. 

“So. Whaddaya think? Ghosts possessing people?” Dean questioned.

“Maybe. Or maybe it's more like Amityville, or the Smurl hunting,” Sam suggested.

“Spirits driving them insane. Kinda like my man Jack in The Shining.” Dean grinned again.

“You are such a nerd,” you mumbled.

“Hey, don’t talk about Sam like that,” Dean gibed back, even though he knew you were talking about him.

“Dean. When are we going to talk about it?” Sam asked his brother.

“Talk about what?”

“About the fact Dad's not here.”

Dean clicked his tongue. “Oh. I see. How ’bout… never.”

“I'm being serious, man. He sent us here.”

“So am I, Sam. Look, he sent us here, he obviously wants us here,” said Dean gruffly. “We'll pick up the search later.”

“It doesn't matter what he wants.”

“See. That attitude? Right there? That is why I always get the extra cookie.”

You scoffed. “C’mon, guys, cut it out.”

Sam ignored you. “Dad could be in trouble; we should be looking for him. We deserve some answers, Dean. I mean, this is our family we're talking about.”

“I understand that, Sam, but he's given us an order.”

You loved Sam, but you were on Dean’s side. Your father’s training probably programmed you that way.

“So, what, we gotta always follow Dad's orders?” Sam bit back.

“Of course we do.”

Sam huffed frustratedly. Dean stared back and then turned away, ending the conversation.

You started poking around the room a bit more. You picked up a dusty sign off the floor and sneezed again. “ 'Sanford Ellicott'... You know what we gotta do. We gotta find out more about the south wing. See if something happened here.” You put the sign back down and walked away from the boys. 

***

You and Dean dropped Sam off at a therapy session with Sanford Ellicott’s son, James Ellicott. You figured it was the best way to get information from someone close to the situation. In the meantime, you and Dean spent some time hanging out in the Impala. 

Conversation between the two of you never felt forced. You still enjoyed pushing each other’s buttons, but you genuinely got along very well.

“Okay, so, I told you about my fucked up family, you need to talk about yours,” you told Dean. 

He scoffed and gave you a bitchface. “Says who?”

“Says me. Now, spill.”

Dean seemed uncomfortable.

You took the hint. “Okay, if you don’t wanna talk about it now, will you tell me at some point?”

He nodded and stuck out his pinky with a smirk. “Promise.”

A smile spread across your face and you linked his finger with yours. “Okay, then. Different question. What’s your favorite color?”

He scoffed lightheartedly. “What?”

“I’m serious! What’s your favorite color? Mine’s (Y/F/C).”

“Blue,” he answered. 

“Like, baby blue or navy blue?”

“Definitely closer to navy,” he told you. He was eyeing you strangely again.

“Why do you keep looking at me like that?” you asked him.

“You… confuse me.”

“Oh?” You raised a brow. “Why?”

He shook his head. The one thing you hated about Dean was his inability to talk about quite literally any of his feelings. 

“Will you ever tell me why?” you asked.

He nodded and stuck out his pinky again. You smiled warmly and took it.

***

“He’s been in there for-fucking-ever,” you groaned, pushing yourself off the wall of the building. 

As if on cue, Sam walked out at that moment. 

“Dude! What the hell were you talking about?” you asked as you headed back to the car with the brothers. 

“Just the hospital, you know,” Sam responded.

“And...?” Dean pushed.

“And the south wing? It's where the housed the really hard cases. The psychotics, the criminally insane.”

“Sounds cozy.”

“Yeah. And one night in '64, they rioted. Attacked staff. Attacked each other.”

“So the patients took over the asylum?” you questioned.

“Apparently,” Sam answered.

“Any deaths?”

“Some patients, some staff. I guess it was pretty gory. Some of the bodies were never even recovered, including our chief of staff, Ellicott.”

“Awesome. What do you mean ‘never recovered’?”

“Cops scoured every inch of the place but I guess the patients must've...stuffed the bodies somewhere hidden.”

“That's grim,” the older brother commented.

“Yeah. So, they transferred all the remaining patients and closed the hospital down,” Sam explained.

“So, to sum it up, we've got a bunch of violent deaths and a bunch of unrecovered bodies.”

“And a bunch of angry spirits.”

Dean chuckled humorlessly. “Good times. Let's check out the hospital tonight.”

***

You held a shotgun full of rock salt round, Sam a video camera and flashlight, and Dean his EMF meter.

“Getting readings?” Sam asked as you walked down the labyrinth of hallways in the asylum.

“Yeah, big time,” his brother responded.

“This place is orbing like crazy.”

“All of these unrecovered bodies are probably causing it,” you added.

“We gotta find ’em and burn ’em. Just be careful though. The only thing that makes me more nervous than a pissed off spirit... is the pissed off spirit of a psycho killer.” Dean’s unwavering confidence cracked a little in a rare moment of vulnerability.

The three of you continued searching. You and Sam split off to one room and Dean took another. You looked around the debris scattered through the room to try and find some of the bodies.

Sam’s yelp caused you to wheel around “(Y/N), shotgun!” he called to you

You came up behind him. “Sam, drop!”

He obeyed and you shot the apparition in front of him square in the face.

Dean came running into the room. “What happened?”

“That was weird.” Sam was breathless when he got up from the ground. 

You furrowed your eyebrows at him as the three of you made your way out of the room. “Why?”

“She didn't attack me,” the younger brother replied.

“Looked pretty aggro from where I was standing,” you retorted.

“She didn't hurt me. She didn't even try! So if she didn't wanna hurt me then what did she want?”

You shook your head and shrugged. You and the brothers jerked in the direction of a sound coming from a room you were passing. You raised your shotgun, and your eyes flicked to Sam’s. He nodded at you to go into the room first. You approached a ragged metal bed that had been turned on its side in the corner of the room. You could see something hiding behind it. 

Sam tipped the bed over and you aimed the shotgun at the thing behind it. However, the girl hiding behind it screeched and jerked further back into the corner.

“It's alright,” Dean told her, “we're not going to hurt you. It's okay. What's your name?”

“Katherine. Kat.”

“Okay. I'm Dean, this is Sam and (Y/N).”

“What are you doing here!?” you asked her.

“Um, my boyfriend, Gavin,” she replied shakily.

“Is he here?” Dean questioned.

Kat nodded. “Somewhere. He thought it would be fun, try and see some ghosts. I thought it was all just… you know. Pretend. I've seen things. I heard Gavin scream and…” she trailed off, tears welling in her eyes.

“Alright. Kat? Come on. Sam's gonna get you out of here and then we're gonna find your boyfriend.” Dean gestured between the two of you.

“No! No,” she protested. “I'm not going to leave without Gavin. I'm coming with you.”

“It's no joke around here, okay. It's dangerous,” Dean responded.

“That's why I gotta find him.”

You looked over at Sam, who shrugged.

“Alright, I guess we gonna split up then. Let's go,” Dean commanded your group. Kat went with Dean and you headed off with Sam. You kept your shotgun raised just behind Sam, tension gripping your chest.

“Gavin.... Gavin?” Sam called.

A few minutes of walking later, you noticed a figure on the ground unconscious. Sam crouched to wake the boy up, and you lowered your gun. 

Gavin awoke and freaked out, pushing himself away from you and Sam.

You were consistently impressed by Sam’s ability to calm others down. “Hey, Gavin. It's okay, We’re here to help.”

Gavin calmed down considerably, but still sounded slightly panicked. “Who are you?”

“My name is Sam, this is (Y/N). Uh, we found your girlfriend.”

“Kat?” Gavin got up from the floor. “Is she alright?”

“Yeah. She's worried about you. Are you okay?” you asked.

“I was running. I think I fell.”

“Running from… what?” you questioned.

“There was...there was this girl. Her face. It was all messed up,” he explained.

“Okay listen, did this girl... did she try and hurt you?” Sam asked.

Gavin looked back at Sam and shook his head. “What? No, she... uh…”

“She what?”

“She kissed me.” Gavin’s cheeks flared in embarrassment.

Sam seemed to feel uncomfortable, too. “Uh, um, but- but she didn't hurt you, physically?”

His eyes widened. “Dude! She kissed me. I'm scarred for life!” 

“Well, trust me, it could have been a lot worse,” you snickered. “Do you remember anything else?”

“She uh, actually, she tried to whisper something in my ear.”

“What?”

Gavin shook his head. “I don't know. I ran like hell.”

You scrubbed a hand over your eyes. “Okay, let’s go.”

The three of you went walking on, only to hear a female scream and Dean calling Kat’s name. The three of you broke off running toward the sound. 

“What's going on?” you asked Dean as you approached him. He was trying to jimmy open a heavy metal door with a pipe.

“She's inside with one of them,” the older Winchester explained.

“Help me!” Kat screamed from the inside.

“Kat!” her boyfriend called back.

“Get me outta here!”

Sam pushed Gavin back to get against the door. “Kat, it's not going to hurt you. Listen to me. You've got to face it. You've got to calm down.”

You and Dean turned to Sam. “She's gotta what?!” you exclaimed in unison.

“These spirits, they're not trying to hurt us, they're trying to communicate. You gotta face it. You gotta listen to it,” Sam urged.

“You face it!” Kat protested.

“No! It's the only way to get out of there.”

“No!” she cried.

“Look at it, come on. You can do it,” Sam told her.

And then, quiet. There was nothing for a few minutes.

“Kat?” Gavin called through the door.

You and the brothers backed away from it. “Man, I hope you're right about this,” Dean told his brother.

“Yeah, me too.”

At that moment, the lock clicked and the door slowly opened. Kat stood in the doorway, shock overcoming her face. 

“Oh, Kat.” Gavin hugged his girlfriend.

You headed into the room Kat had been locked in. Nothing. You came back out and shook your head at the brothers.

“One thirty-seven,” Kat muttered.

Dean quirked a brow. “Sorry?”

“It whispered in my ear. One thirty-seven.”

“Room number,” you and the boys muttered in sync.

The three of you crouched along the wall and led the teenagers back to the exit. Sam was to take them out of the asylum while you and Dean went to investigate room 137.

You sneezed again for the umpteenth time. Your eyes were itching you, too.

“Are you allergic to me or something?” Dean asked you as you moved down the hall toward room 137.

You giggled. “No. Dust.”

“Aw, sweetheart—” he mocked, “—don’t worry, I’ll protect you from the dust bunnies.”

You rubbed your nose and sniffed. “I’m gonna kill you.” You pushed against the door of room 137, only to meet major resistance. You figured there was a bunch of furniture blocking it.

“Move, move,” Dean told you. Of course, he shoved the door open with ease. He looked at you smugly.

“Whatever,” you deadpanned, pushing past him into the room. You moved your flashlight around the dark room, finding tons of papers scattered over the floor. Filing cabinets were laying on their sides and a desk was completely broken in half. You sifted through folders in one of the only upright file cabinets. 

Dean was behind you, and you could hear wood creaking. He grunted. You turned to see him trying to pry a wood panel off the wall.

“Need help, princess?” you asked.

“No,” he grunted once more, finally jerking the panel off. Inside was a satchel that was relatively dust free. “This is why I get paid the big bucks.”

You rolled your eyes at him. 

The two of you pulled up chairs next to one another and began flipping through the journal inside the satchel. There were mad scribblings and hand-drawn pictures of the strangest medical instruments.

“Well, all work and no play makes Dr. Ellicott a very dull boy,” Dean remarked.

“This is insane,” you muttered, disgust overtaking you as you read the doctor’s accounts of what he had done to his patients. 

“Yeah, I want this fucker nice and crispy,” Dean said. “C’mon.” 

He led you back to the exit of the asylum, and Dean jerked back into you suddenly at the sound of a shotgun. 

“Damn it, damn it, don't shoot! It's us!” Dean called, trying to catch his breath.

You heard Kat from around the corner next. “Sorry! Sorry.”

“Son of a…” Dean huffed out a quick breath. He led you around the corner. “What are you still doing here?! Where's Sam?”

“He went to the basement. You called him,” Gavin said, looking at Dean dumbfounded.

“We didn’t call anybody,” you returned.

“His cell phone rang. He said it was Dean.” Kat was confused, too.

You and Dean came to the realization of what happened. 

“Fuck,” you muttered. “Basement, huh?”

Dean found Sam’s discarded duffel bag and grabbed an extra handgun. He handed it to you and grabbed a shotgun for himself. “Alright. Watch yourselves. And watch out for me!”

***

You and Dean had your guards up immediately upon entering the basement. The two of you called out to Sam, only to get no response. When you turned around, however, Sam was right in front of you. “Holy shit, dude!” you lowered your handgun. “I almost shot you.”

“Man, answer me when I'm calling you! You alright?” Dean said.

Sam sounded different to you. “Yeah. I'm fine.”

You eyed him strangely. 

“You know it wasn't me who called your cell, right?” his older brother told him.

“Yeah, I know. I think something lured me down here.”

“I think I know who. Dr. Ellicott. That's what the spirits have been trying to tell us. You haven't seen him, have you?” 

Sam shook his head. “No. How do you know it was him?”

“’Cause we found his log book. Apparently he was experimenting on his patients, awful stuff. Makes lobotomies look like a couple of aspirin,” Dean retorted.

Sam’s face was set in hard lines. He was scaring you, if you were honest. “But it was the patients who rioted.”

“Yeah. They were rioting against Dr. Ellicott. Dr. Feelgood was working on some sort of, like, extreme rage therapy. He thought that if he could get his patients to vent their anger then they would be cured of it. Instead it only made them worse and worse and angrier and angrier. So I'm thinking, what if his spirit is doing the same thing? To the cop? To the kids in the seventies, making them so angry they become homicidal,“ Dean went on. “Come on, we gotta find his bones and torch ’em.”

You continued to eye Sam, not quite sure what was going on with him. 

“How? The police never found his body.” Sam’s movements were almost robotic.

“The log book said he had some sort of hidden procedure room down here somewhere where he'd work on his patients. So, if I was a patient I'd drag his ass down here, do a little work on it myself.”

“I don't know, it sounds kinda…”

“Crazy?”

Sam nodded.

Dean motioned for his brother to follow him into the next room. You continued to watch Sam carefully, and the sly look he gave his brother did not escape you.

“I told you I looked everywhere. I didn't find a hidden room,” Sam said.

“Well, that's why they call it hidden.”

You shushed the boys. “You hear that?” You crouched to the ground and Dean followed suit. 

Sam was still standing behind him. “What?”

“There's a door here.” Dean felt along the wall until he found it.

“Dean.” You heard a gun click behind you. “Step back from the door.”

You and Dean rose from the ground with your hands raised. Blood was trickling down Sam’s face from his nose. 

“Sam, put the gun down,” Dean pleaded quietly.

Sam’s voice was hard. “Is that an order?”

Dean shook his head. “Nah, it's more of a friendly request.”

Sam pointed the gun straight at Dean’s chest. “ ’Cause I'm getting pretty tired of taking your orders.”

“Sam, stop it,” you told him. “I fucking knew it. Ellicott did something to you.”

“(Y/N), for once in your life, just shut your mouth.”

You knew it wasn’t Sam talking and you tried not to take offense.

“What are you gonna do, Sam? Gun's filled with rock salt. It's not gonna kill me,” Dean bit back.

Sam shot Dean square in the chest. The shot threw him backward through the hidden door. “No. But it will hurt like hell.”

“Dean!” you cried, rushing to his aid. 

“Get back, (Y/N),” Sam demanded. 

“What the fuck, Sam? Cut it out!”

Dean grabbed your arm, doing his best to silence you and steady himself. “We gotta burn Ellicott's bones and all this will be over, and you'll be back to normal.”

“I am normal. I'm just telling the truth for the first time. I mean, why are we even here? ’Cause you're following Dad's orders like a good little soldier? Because you always do what he says without question? Are you that desperate for his approval?” the younger brother spat.

“This isn't you talking, Sam,” Dean groaned, head lolling back against the floor.

Sam tapped the gun to the side of his head. “That's the difference between you and me. I have a mind of my own. I'm not pathetic, like you.”

“So what are you gonna do, huh? Are you gonna kill me? Then (Y/N)?”

Sam laughed bitterly. “You know what, I am sick of doing what you tell me to do. We're no closer to finding Dad today than we were six months ago.”

“Well, then here. Let me make it easier for you." He held his treasured handgun out to Sam.

“Dean, no,” you pleaded, grabbing his wrist. The look he gave you told you to trust him. “Come on. Take it. Real bullets are gonna work a hell of a lot better than rock salt.”

Sam hesitated.

“Take it!” Dean commanded.

He did, and pointed the gun straight at Dean’s face. 

Dean laughed humorlessly. “You hate me that much? You think you could kill your own brother? Then go ahead. Pull the trigger. Do it!” 

Sam pulled the trigger. The gun clicked, but no bullet left it. He tried once again. You took the opportunity to kick Sam square in the stomach, knocking him to the floor and winding him. 

Dean scrambled to his feet. “Man, I'm not going to give you a loaded pistol!”

Sam stared up at him with venomous disdain, only to receive a wicked right cross from Dean. Sam was knocked out cold.

“Sorry, Sammy.” Dean patted his brother’s head on the ground.

“Are you okay?” you asked.

He nodded. “Let’s just get this over with.”

The two of you found the rotting corpse of Dr. Ellicott behind a cupboard door. The smell nearly knocked you out. “Holy hell.”

Dean covered his nose with the back of his hand. “Oh, that's just gross.”

You pinched your nose with one hand and salted the body while Dean covered it in kerosene. “Soak it up,” he told the doctor. The two of you went to stand, only to be knocked to the floor by a gurney flying across the room.

You looked up to see the ghost of Dr. Ellicott right above you. “Don’t be afraid.” The doctor grabbed your face. “I'm going to help you. I'm going to make you all better.” His fingertips felt like they were burning holes into your skull.

You wailed in agony. And suddenly, he backed away from you. You dropped to the ground and looked up to see the doctor turning black and falling to the floor in front of you, crumbling on impact. 

You turned your head toward Dean. “Thanks.” You knew he had lit the corpse on fire while the doctor was distracted with you.

“Don’t mention it.”

You turned to the sound of Sam moaning from a distance away.

“You're not going to try and kill us, are ya?” Dean asked him.

Sam flexed his jaw painfully. “No.”

“Good. Because that would be awkward.”

After the three of you bid goodbye to Gavin and Kat, you were on the road again.

“Hey, Dean?” Sam said.

His brother turned to face him.

“I'm sorry, man. I said some awful things back there.”

Dean’s tone was guarded. “You remember all that?”

“Yeah. It's like I couldn't control it. But I didn't mean it, any of it,” Sam told him. 

The older brother didn’t sound convinced. “You didn't, huh?”

“Dean—” you started.

Sam cut you off. “No, of course not! Do we need to talk about this?”

Dean turned his attention back to the road. “No. I'm not really in the sharing and caring kinda mood. I just wanna get some sleep.”

“Ditto,” you mumbled, stretching out over the backseat. 

Soon enough, you and the boys arrived back in your respective motel rooms. You’d decided to get some shut-eye before heading out to your next adventure. You awoke hours later to the sound of your cell phone ringing. You picked it up, not recognizing the number at all. 

You shot straight up at the sound of the man’s introduction. “John?!”

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[biteofcherry]

Okay, I lied. It's me again! 🫠🤤🥵

Since Kindergarten Teacher!Ari Levinson got paired up with a nice Aunt to a cute niece, what kind of pairings would the following have in that same Kindergarten School? How would they meet up and how would they hook up?

1) Administration Officer!Lloyd Hansen - He's also in-charge of the Secretaries, Nurses, Receptionist, etc.

2) Maintenance Coordinator!Curtis Everett - He's in-charge of the Bus Drivers/Supervisors, Utilities, Security Guards, etc.

3) Principal!Steve Rogers - He's in-charge of Academics and Administration

4) Accountant!Bucky Barnes - crunching numbers

5) Public Relations Officer!Ransom Drysdale - includes Marketing

6) CEO/KG Consultant!Andy Barber - He's the head honcho

7) Kindergarten Teacher!Nick Fowler

I don't know if you're aware, but I've been naming you evil goblin Anon. Turns out the goblin is occasionally a softie, who doesn't only want to see me suffer 😜

In reference to kindergarten teacher Ari.

Under the cut because my reply turned out long. Also some of these are fucking hilarious 😂 really, better not be drinking when you read it, especially Lloyd and Nick 🤣

Lloyd - of course he's in charge of all the secretaries, receptionists and nurses, I bet he has a different one for every day of the week (weekends included) 😎 He likes to undo buttons on women's clothes, but loves to push buttons even more. And what a better opportunity than meeting with an OSHA inspector! In reality, Lloyd makes sure everything is perfect when it comes to regulations, nothing needs to be improved, but he just loves the faces you make when he plays a careless asshole. His smirk when you stare at him, unsure if he was joking or being serious about leaving some wires for the kids to play with. At the end of inspection Lloyd makes a comment that usually after being poked and probed at the doctor's he gets a lollipop, but what you'll give him instead after your probing 🤣 Lloyd instantly knows he hit the jackpot with you, when he said in a low tone "I've never violated OSHA regulations at work, but I can violate you a bit later, if you want me to, Sunshine" and you moaned.

Curtis - Your catering company is newly hired to prepare meals for the kids of that kindergarten. The staff can also get the meals, but you've noticed Curtis never joins others at the time of meal. You've made some inquiries, if perhaps his meal wasn't paid in advance, but it turned out it was, he just ate it much much later (apparently after everyone was gone). So one day, after helping out dishing out all the food to hungry kiddos and the staff, you take Curtis' portion and go around looking for him. You find him in the far corner of the playground, sitting in the sun and eating a small sandwich. Turns out, Curtis avoids shared meals, because he's aware the kids are a bit scared of him (he's big, dressed in dark clothes which often get dirty from all the maintenance work he does, and has some visible scars). So he eats alone and later takes his catering portion back home. Somehow, since that day, you end up sharing lunch with Curtis. And one day he asks, if you'd maybe like to also eat dinner with him. In a restaurant.

Steve - gets me, because I said so 😏 Seriously, tho. Steve ends up with a doctor/nurse. It's a completely outside of kindergarten meeting, however it's because of the kindergarten. Steve ends up in your ER after getting into a fight with one of the fathers (it was a complete mess, Andy almost went completely gray because of it). When he tells you he got into a fight you almost roll your eyes, because you're so done with aggressive men. But then he mentions he punched a kid's father after learning he was abusing his kids. And he didn't care if he was going to lose his job, he doesn't tolerate any bullies, but especially ones hurting children. It wasn't a part of medical treatment, but you were ready to suck his dick right then and there. Instead, you offered him lunch (and went down on him afterwards...)

Bucky - he's a nerdy, focused, hot as fuck cutie who ends up with a fellow cute, nerdy accountant. You managed to get into kindergarten's accountant on internship, though they usually hire only Bucky. He's half your colleague, half mentor and 100% the hero of your needy dreams. There's occasional flirting, but Bucky won't cross the line as long as you're an intern. So you spend your working hours being dutiful, but also talking over your passions or new discoveries, or funny stories. You kinda meet Bucky's sister, because she tends to call at least once a week and he just puts her on speaker - which led to you occasionally joining their conversations. Then in the evening you lie in bed and get yourself off, imagining Bucky. Then your internship ends and it's almost heartbreaking that you won't get to see him daily. Bucky asks if you'd like to do a small send-away, which ends up just the two of you in a nice restaurant and then a stroll and ice cream, and then you losing count of your orgasms.

Ransom - I never even thought kindergartens have PR officers. If it's a private one then I get it, I guess. But I don't think Steve would run a private one, so we just going to assume Ransom does marketing for them as an annoying favor (while also having his main job for a different company). Still, pro-bono or not, Ransom is adamant on maintaining his level of professionalism, which means his level of snobbish. You're a single mom who is very engaged and critical. Steve doesn't have to rein Ransom in, because you're there, marching into his office with complaints about making the new website of the affordable kindergarten look as if it was for upper class only. There are a few other occasions when you clash with him, until the annual kids' photoshoot comes. You're ready to argue with Ransom again, expecting him to organize some snobbish royal type of stiff photoshoot, but instead it's a carefree, happy chaos at a mini zoo. And Ransom is there in simple jeans and softest looking sweater, holding a fucking baby goat. You bluntly propose him sex, because you really really felt like fucking him. What starts as a few hot booty calls turns into something more serious.

Andy - poor Andy needs someone to help him survive this kindergarten from hell that he's running. The kids are great, but his staff is causing him gray hair 😂 You meet Andy when you write your dissertation and set up a meeting with him to talk about economics in educational systems. During your interview Andy notices that while you ask very smart questions, you seem bored by it all. It's quite unprofessional, but you admit to him that you chase your degree, because you always thought you want to make a big career. But the last few years, especially since you've been visiting some kindergartens when doing research, you've found yourself longing after that - having kids, caring for them and for a household. You blurt out to Andy that you get so very excited about doing decorations and baking for the holidays and if you could that would be your daily reality. It hits a certain spark in Andy's housewife kink, but he simply comments that you can always make that dream come true after getting your degree. He also asks you to give him a call when your paper is finished. And you actually do. You're so proud and happy (including being happy that it's over), then Andy invites you to dinner. Few months later you end up married and pregnant and happy to stay at home.

Nick - first of all, when I thought of Nick as a teacher the only thing that came to my mind was:

🤣🤣🤣

seriously, I bet he's the one teaching kids about secondary locations

So I went with that thought. Nick is a teacher, but not of one group of kids. He's hired to do safety drills and teach how to call an ambulance, or what to do if you know something bad is happening to another kid. He's also there when groups go on trips. But he occasionally can be too cool about it, aka too brusque. Kids love it, but you - a fellow teacher - try to keep him in line. At a kindergarten's funfair, where Nick helps kiddos throw balls to dunk principal Rogers, you eat too much funnel cake (well, you tell yourself later it's because of all the sugar) and drag Nick into an empty classroom for a quickie (insert a joke about taking him to a secondary location🤣)

[venture-through-the-mist]

Petals May Wilt (But We Can’t Let Them Wither)

The New War is over. The System is saved, for now. Yet, a new challenge arises, the issue of ‘the Lotus’. With her mind fragmented from Ballas’s abuse, can she begin to coexist with the other two voices that now begin to drown out her own?

Natah and Margulis have been awakened into a world that is distinctly unfamiliar. They are not who they once were—in more ways than one. But who is the third voice sharing their mind, and why is she so uncomfortably familiar—for one of them, at least?

Chapter 1: Burrowing Doubt, Blinding Rage

She was created to be a soldier, the savior of her kind. Yet, something led the Shepherd astray.

TW: None for this chapter.

The fic begins under the cut. Hope y’all enjoy it!

What is ‘childhood’? A period of weakness and ignorance? A fleeting shield, protecting those under its gaze from the horrors of reality? She never knew. She was destined to save her kind, to be trained from the moment she could coordinate her clawed, pointed limbs. Her kin sang on the day of her birth, as the manifold bled crimson tears of joy, as she was lifted away by the being who she would call ‘Father’. 

They sang, for they knew that now they could cull the pests that attempted to take their home. The Golden Lords, sitting pretty in their ill-fitting thrones, blissfully unaware that their glorious reign was coming to an end. Not even their ‘Continuity’ would save them, not when her people were to raze their society to the ground. Or, so went the tales told by her father, by her brother. 

She never doubted them. Not once. Not when she nursed her quickly-healing wounds from the Wolf’s training. Not when every waking moment—of which there were many—was spent learning to utilize her powers of deceit. She honed her craft, shifting her dull shell into formation after formation. Stormy gray became umber streaked with green, camouflaging her in the dark forests of Tau. Her light sang with pride the first time that she bested the Wolf, the first time that she perfected complex transformations. It was a sight to behold. He did not notice that there was one more clone than usual, not until she lunged forward, maw agape, energy collecting at her jaws as she screamed. Her training progressed quickly from then on. When she was not learning to be a soldier, she was lectured by her father, sometimes by her mother, on how to lead. The Farmer, the Carpenter, the Shepherd. All three imperative for the survival of her kind, her kin, her family.

No, she never doubted them.

Not even when traversing the Void left her with an emptiness within, one that she knew could never be filled again. Not even when her father made a deal with that treacherous Orokin, a deal where her involvement was crucial. Not even when she caught the way that the so-called Executor sneered in her direction, her face twisted into that form unfamiliar to her. 

She never doubted her father’s promises. Until them.

How weak were the Golden Lords that they had to utilize these children? Soft, scared things with no hearts for war. Not like her own, hers had been hardened from the moment her purpose was revealed to her. No, these things had no place on the battlefield. These Devils, as the Executor called them, were to be destroyed. It is what would be best for all, yes? Yet, as she smiled at them, saccharine words dripping from her tongue under the guise of that woman whose skin she wore, something changed within the Sentient Queen. That first crack began to splinter through her mind, her resolve, her dedication, weakening.

He saw that crack. He used it, twisted her doubt into something unfamiliar to her. She could hear the sharp rhythms of her family fade from her mind—What was he doing to her?—as the Executor forced her mimicry to a new height. She refused to let him, screeching and clawing and fighting against the invading forces in her mind—it was her mind, not his, HERS— but all was for naught. She failed. Yet, in those last moments, as her mind darkened, twisting into something that she no longer recognized, she felt only a blinding rage. Then, nothing.

The Shepherd turned on her flock.

Yet, all is not yet finished, it seems. Even the great Golden Lords are not omniscient.

Natah awakens once more, a screech on her tongue, one that is not realized. What is this disconnect? Why is her mind not her own? Her fury does not falter, only burning brighter with her newfound confusion. It soon finds its newest target.

‘EXPLAIN. NOW.’

[wvbaandtheboys]

y’know what? i like you! *hands over kaiser hcs*

i wrote out hcs before but yk what i decided to re-do them cause they were #cringe [oh and also some stuff was inspired by @/cherryrollarts so pls giv him love] CW/TW// Mentions of losing limb, physical/verbal abuse In his childhood, Kaiser was a lonely kid, mostly policed by his middle-aged father who was a retired soldier. Controlled in multiple aspects of his life, he barely ever experienced what it was like to live freely, and without oppression. Having been diagnosed with Asperger’s by his family doctor when he was just 8 years old, his father insisted on bending him into shape and fixing his behavior. Kaiser learned very quickly that the world wouldn’t treat him fairly. He was bullied and beaten at his school, and then always came home to an off-handed pummeling and lectures from his father. His disorder and horrid life made it hard for Kaiser to even care for himself, as he felt like everything about him was just a burden. Not even months after his 19th birthday, he found himself and multiple other boys being plucked from his boarding school and into recruitment for an incoming war. It was all so sudden that Von barely even had time to process it all. Being shoved into an army uniform and having what little dignity he had for himself stripped clean during those months of rigorous preparation, he marched into battle with thousands of men and boys alike. What it did to Kaiser scarred him till this very day. - While charging across the battlefield, he was caught in a mortar explosion which mutilated his left leg. The bodies of some of his allies who were trying to help him but were annihilated by incoming gunfire toppled onto him. It was so claustrophobic and agonizing that he felt he was going to just die right there. Thankfully, some were able to pull him out of his situation. - After retreating to their bases, Kaiser was so hysterical that he had to be sedated. When he woke up in a haze, his leg was gone, leaving only a stub up to where his knee should have been. Unable to scream or fight anymore, he had to lay there while he could barely make out the muffled sounds of a field medic saying he had to be discharged. - After losing his leg, Kaiser was discharged in the midst of the war dying down. A few months later, the war was finally over, and Germany had emerged victorious. But the now adult Kaiser was not anywhere near similar to the erratically behaved Kaiser his father knew before. The war had traumatized him. Physically and mentally changed him. Horrible PTSD which was only aggravated by his previous disorder. Waking nightmares that shook him conscious every time he closed his eyes. Loud bumps and thumps in the walls, in the sky, in the floorboards that would frighten him. Nothing felt safe to him anymore. Not even his own mind. It was only when he emerged into his 30’s that he was finally able to migrate from his old family home, and into America to seek a new beginning. - Where was Kaiser’s mother when this was all going down, you ask? Deceased. She died unexpectedly when Kaiser was 3. She was a retired military pilot, and one of the only women in the army that could size up Kaiser’s father. - Kaiser now has a prosthetic limb in place. It's a finicky thing and it might mess him up coordination wise sometimes, but he’s gotten used to it for the most part. He has the nurses check up and adjust it every so often after matches. - Wears glasses whenever he isn’t fighting. Is a total bookworm. - Motor tics!! - Took up boxing professionally for the sole purpose of setting a good example. Being the good example he never saw or had in his own life. He uses his injuries and mentality as a heart-felt lesson to the young boys he teaches, making it his sole duty to ensure none of them are left unready and ill prepared for tough situations in life. - Has an emotional support dog! Her name is Strudel, she’s a Yorkshire Terrier. He adopted her when he moved. She’s been a huge help with his harder days in the WVBA and just in general life, he loves her like family.

[kathleenmarymulligan]

For the Love of Dogs

I’ve mentioned the street dogs in Amritsar. I see dozens every single day. They are often skeletal, injured, and so very timid. People abuse them. Or hit them with a vehicle and drive on. I see them lying in holes they have dug at the side of the road. I see puppies wandering through traffic or shooed away, threatened, or worse by street vendors.  I am cautious, because they are feral. But it is heartbreaking to see them try to eek out survival in this unforgiving environment.

I stumbled upon a place called Pawsitive Sanctuary on the outskirts of the city and I was intrigued. I asked to join their Facebook group and was immediately welcomed. I asked if we could visit (assuring them we had received our rabies booster)—and the founder of the sanctuary, an Indian-Canadian woman living in Toronto, called me soon after. Amita has devoted herself (and her bank account) passionately to providing free medical care, rescue, and compassion to these dogs.

Today we rode out to the shelter in the one car they have for rescuing dogs. We met a staff that cares for the dogs with incredible love and generosity.

The lone cat (who loves this staff member) and Aashi, the fearless, fierce, and loving coordinator on the ground

Above: preparing food for all of those dogs!

They have a resident vet who lives on the premises with his wife and young son. When we arrived, he was busy treating the bed sores of a paralyzed dog.

There are approximately 125 dogs currently living at the sanctuary (along with one very loud cat.) Many are paralyzed from train and car accidents. Some have had tumors removed, survived distemper, and horrific wounds inflicted by other dogs. One dog, Cinderella, was rescued when she had such a huge and maggot infested wound on her head, half of her face was literally gone. They are nursing her back to health. It is still pretty hard to look at her, but her face is healing, and she will probably have the use of one eye. The staff showed me pictures of when she first arrived. She is, indeed, doing much better!

Here's a partial view of poor Cinderella.

Almost all of the dogs are gentle and friendly. I quickly developed a soft place in my heart for “Milky” and “Tiger” (a tripod who was very jealous of attention we paid to anyone else!)

Tiger (left photo) and Milky

Those of you who know me know that I am not a particularly religious person. But whatever God is—their love is working through these people to help creatures that have no voice, and who deserve dignity and love just as much as you or I. In what religion are they not deserving of that? And yet so many people—here and around the world-- think of them as “just animals.” It infuriates me.

I am sharing some photos. Some are too distressing to share. If you are strong enough, go to the sanctuary’s Instagram or Facebook pages. I am committing to volunteering at the sanctuary while we are here. Please consider supporting them. A little goes a LONG way in this country- and I saw with my own eyes what donations are making possible. Every dog is neutered or spade. All receive the medical treatment, surgery, and care they need. The sanctuary takes in approximately ten dogs per week. People call them from all over the city, having seen an injured or suffering dog. Some are returned to the neighborhoods where they have lived—if there are people there that feed them and watch out for them (they can’t keep them all!) Some are up for adoption. Any dog that cannot survive on their own is assured of a forever home. We are told that many of the dogs will indeed live there forever-- Cinderella, as well as the many paralyzed dogs among them.

The most critical are kept in this room:

The paralyzed dogs (some are slowly learning to walk again!)

Some of the now-healthy dogs love to roam in the wonderful expanse surrounding the sanctuary

Saying goodbye for now to our hosts: Aashi and Reena

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Thank you for listening!

[godza]

i think the job that deserves the ultimate respect is memory care workers. those people have to deal with day after day of abuse and uncooperation from the people they treat, and i imagine that gets difficult. its such a hard job but goes unnoticed. everyone who makes a nursing home happen or takes care of patients with alzheimers has my ultimate respect. nurses, social workers, activity coordinators, and the individual care taker. i want to give them a big thank you! alzheimers is such a difficult disease to witness tear apart someone, and they have to see it tenfold. i need to fly down to my grandfathers home and thank every person i see. too scared to visit my actual grandfather but i can hold conversations with young to mid adults

[uhapo2024]

Understanding Healthcare Services: An Overview

Healthcare services play a crucial role in maintaining the well-being of populations around the world. These services encompass a wide range of activities designed to promote, restore, and maintain health. From preventive care to emergency services, understanding the various components of healthcare services is essential for both providers and consumers.

Types of Healthcare Services

Primary Care: This is often the first point of contact for individuals seeking medical attention. Primary care providers, such as family physicians, pediatricians, and internists, focus on overall health management, preventive care, and the treatment of common illnesses.

Specialty Care: Specialty care involves healthcare professionals who focus on specific areas of medicine, such as cardiology, orthopedics, or dermatology. Patients typically need a referral from a primary care provider to access these services.

Emergency Care: Emergency services provide immediate treatment for acute conditions or injuries that require urgent attention. Emergency rooms are equipped to handle a wide range of medical emergencies.

Preventive Services: These services aim to prevent illnesses before they occur. Examples include vaccinations, health screenings, and wellness check-ups. Preventive care is essential for reducing healthcare costs and improving population health.

Mental Health Services: Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being. Services may include counseling, therapy, and psychiatric care, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.

Rehabilitation Services: Rehabilitation focuses on helping individuals recover from injuries, surgeries, or illnesses. This includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

Long-Term Care: Long-term care services support individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities who need assistance with daily activities. This can be provided in facilities, such as nursing homes, or through home-based care.

Palliative and Hospice Care: These services focus on improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. Palliative care is available at any stage of illness, while hospice care is typically provided in the final stages of life.

Access to Healthcare Services

Access to healthcare services can be influenced by several factors, including geographic location, socioeconomic status, and insurance coverage. Efforts to improve access often focus on expanding insurance coverage, increasing the number of healthcare providers, and enhancing transportation options for patients.

The Role of Technology

Advancements in technology have transformed healthcare delivery. Telehealth services allow patients to consult healthcare providers remotely, improving access, especially in rural areas. Electronic health records (EHRs) enhance the sharing of patient information among providers, leading to more coordinated care.

Challenges Facing Healthcare Services

Despite the advancements, healthcare services face numerous challenges, including:

Cost: Rising healthcare costs can limit access for many individuals and families.

Quality of Care: Variability in the quality of care can impact patient outcomes. Ensuring consistent, high-quality services remains a priority.

Workforce Shortages: Many regions face a shortage of healthcare professionals, which can hinder service delivery.

Health Disparities: Certain populations experience significant disparities in health outcomes, often due to socioeconomic factors, geographic barriers, and systemic inequities.

Conclusion

Healthcare services are vital to individual and public health. As the landscape of healthcare continues to evolve, focusing on access, quality, and innovation will be essential in meeting the needs of diverse populations. Collaborative efforts among policymakers, providers, and communities can help create a more equitable and efficient healthcare system for all.

[xnewsinfo]

Warning: The story under comprises particulars about nursing dwelling abuse. Malaysian authorities have rescued greater than 400 youngsters suspected of sexual and bodily abuse at care houses run by a serious enterprise group, police stated. Following coordinated raids at 20 amenities in two states on Wednesday, police rescued 402 youngsters and arrested 171 adults, together with non secular lecturers and caregivers, in accordance with Inspector Normal of Police Razarudin Husain. The homes have been managed by International Ikhwan Companies and Enterprise (GISB), Razarudin stated. Non secular authorities in Selangor state on Thursday widened their investigation into GISB, which it stated didn't run the houses. Amongst these rescued have been 201 boys and 201 ladies, aged between one and 17, after reviews emerged this month alleging neglect, abuse, sexual harassment and sexual abuse, Razarudin advised a information convention. He didn't say who the reviews got here from. The Selangor Islamic Non secular Division (JAIS) stated it had requested police handy over any instructing supplies confiscated throughout raids in Selangor and Negeri Sembilanto states, so it might resolve whether or not any offence was dedicated below Islamic legal guidelines, that are carried out alongside secular legal guidelines within the nation's two-track authorized system. The GISB stated in a press release: “It isn't our coverage to do issues that go in opposition to Islam and the regulation.” Preliminary police investigations decided that the affected youngsters have been little children of Malaysian staff of GISB, a self-described “Islamic” firm that operates companies starting from supermarkets to laundries. Razarudin stated the kids have been positioned within the houses shortly after delivery and had been subjected to a number of types of abuse, allegedly sexually abused by grownup guardians after which taught to sexually abuse different youngsters. “The sick weren't allowed to hunt medical consideration till their situation turned important,” she stated. Some younger youngsters have been additionally burned with a sizzling spoon once they made errors, and caregivers touched the kids’s our bodies as in the event that they have been performing medical checks, she stated. He stated the kids can be quickly housed at a police coaching centre within the capital, Kuala Lumpur, and would endure well being checks. Police imagine GISB, which operates in a number of international locations together with Indonesia, Singapore, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and France, exploited youngsters and used non secular sentiments to gather donations, Razarudin stated. 'Shocked and horrified' The case is being investigated below legal guidelines masking sexual crimes in opposition to youngsters and human trafficking. Two of the raided premises have been registered with the state authorities as Islamic colleges, JAIS stated in a press release on Thursday. The division had monitored the faculties in July however had not discovered any violations. It stated it could examine additional and take applicable motion if any violations have been discovered. A GISB spokesman stated Thursday that the group would cooperate with authorities. GISB has been linked to the now-defunct Malaysia-based non secular sect Al-Arqam, which was banned by the federal government in 1994. On its web site, the corporate says its objective is to "develop the Islamic lifestyle." Robert Gass, the United Nations Kids's Fund (UNICEF) consultant in Malaysia, stated on Thursday that the group was “deeply shocked and horrified” by the alleged abuse and known as for long-term skilled medical and psychosocial assist for the kids.

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Job Opening For Graduate Nurse, Multiple Opportunities, West Penn Hospital Intuitive Health Services Job title: Graduate Nurse, Multiple Opportunities, West Penn Hospital Job description: Company : Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description :WEST PENN HOSPITAL:West Penn Hospital has Magnet® recognition, private patient rooms, free employee parking and a generous benefit package (for full-time and part-time status employees).ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK:At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.GENERAL OVERVIEW:Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of the healthcare organization.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Utilizes the nursing process in providing and coordinating the plan of patient care for the age appropriate population. (30%) Initiates interdisciplinary plan of care based on assessment findings and physician orders for the age appropriate population. (30%) Completes patient documentation in a comprehensive manner and promotes communication between caregivers. (10%) Contributes to Division, Hospital, and Department goals. (10%) Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. (10%) Collaborates and supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues. (10%) Performs other duties as assigned or required. QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Temporary Practice Permit CPR – American Heart Association Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion,

sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.EEO is The LawEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity ( )We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact number below.For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at Apply for the job Graduate Nurse, Multiple Opportunities, West Penn Hospital At Intuitive Health Services, our goal is to make healthcare better for everyone. We help hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare places find the right doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers. For over 15 years, we have been doing this important job. We work with places like state hospitals and correctional facilities to make sure they have the best people to take care of patients. We don’t just connect people with jobs; we also support them throughout their journey. We help with things like improving resumes, preparing for interviews, and finding the job that fits best. We work in over 50 different locations and have over 900 professionals who trust us to help them. If you are looking for a job in healthcare, we are here to guide you. If you are a healthcare facility needing to hire someone, we can find the best person for you. Our team is always ready to help, and we believe that by working together, we can make healthcare stronger and better for everyone. If you need to contact us, you can find us at: Address: 520 West Lacey Blvd, Hanford, CA 93230 Email: jobs@intuitivehealthservices.com Phone:+1 (805) 703-3729 We’re here to help you with all your healthcare staffing needs! https://intuitivehealthservices.com/register

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Valium Precaution, Interactions and Benefits

Valium is a medication that is used to treat results of disquiet, alcohol withdrawal and moreover used with various solutions to treat muscle fits and spasticity achieved by unambiguous neurological issues like cerebral loss of motion, various sclerosis, stroke, and horrendous frontal cortex or spinal line injury. It is similarly used to treat seizures together with other medications.Valium customary name is "Diazepam" and this has a spot with a class of drugs "Benzodiazepine anticonvulsants", "Benzodiazepines". Diazepam is made sure to work by growing the development of explicit neurotransmitters in the psyche.

Precaution

Prior to taking valium, let your primary care physician or drug specialist know if you are susceptible to it; or to different benzodiazepines (like oxazepam, temazepam); or then again assuming that you have some other sensitivities. This item might contain latent fixings, which can cause unfavorably susceptible responses or different issues. Converse with your drug specialist for additional subtleties. Prior to utilizing this prescription, tell your primary care physician or drug specialist your clinical history, particularly of: a specific muscle infection (myasthenia gravis), lung/breathing issues (like COPD, rest apnea), mental/mind-set problems (like discouragement, considerations of self destruction, psychosis), individual or family background of a substance use jumble, (for example, abuse of or dependence on drugs/liquor), glaucoma, liver illness, kidney sickness. This medication might make you tipsy or tired or obscure your vision. Liquor or mary jane (pot) can make you more dazed or sleepy. Try not to drive, use apparatus, or do anything that needs readiness or clear vision until you can do it securely. Keep away from cocktails. Converse with your PCP on the off chance that you are utilizing pot (weed).

A few fluid items might contain liquor. Get some information about utilizing this item securely.

Prior to having a medical procedure, inform your PCP or dental specialist concerning every one of the items you use (counting doctor prescribed drugs, nonprescription medications, and home grown items).

For certain youngsters, rather than having a quieting impact, diazepam might make the contrary difference, causing mental/mind-set changes (like unsettling, visualizations, fretfulness).

More seasoned grown-ups might be more delicate to the results of this medication, particularly sleepiness and loss of coordination. These secondary effects can expand the gamble of falling. For a few more seasoned grown-ups, rather than having a quieting impact, diazepam might make the contrary difference, causing mental/mind-set changes (like unsettling, visualizations, fretfulness).Let your primary care physician know if you are pregnant or want to become pregnant. You shouldn't become pregnant while utilizing diazepam. Diazepam might hurt an unborn child. Infants of moms who utilize this drug late in pregnancy might have side effects, for example, slow/shallow breathing, relentless crying, shaking, or inconvenience taking care of. Assuming you become pregnant, converse with your PCP immediately about the dangers and advantages of this medicine.This drug passes into bosom milk and may unfortunately affect a nursing newborn child. Breastfeeding isn't suggested while utilizing this prescription. Counsel your primary care physician prior to breastfeeding.

Interactions

Drug corporations might change how your meds work or increment your gamble for serious incidental effects. This archive doesn't contain all conceivable medication associations. Keep a rundown of the multitude of items you use (counting medicine/nonprescription medications and natural items) and offer it with your PCP and drug specialist. Try not to begin, stop, or change the dose of any prescriptions without your PCP's endorsement. A few items that might cooperate with this medication include: clozapine, fluvoxamine, orlistat, sodium oxybate.

The gamble of serious secondary effects, (for example, slow/shallow breathing, extreme sluggishness/dazedness) might be expanded assuming this prescription is taken with different items that may likewise cause sleepiness or breathing issues. Let your PCP or drug specialist know if you are taking different items, for example, narcotic agony or hack relievers (like codeine, hydrocodone), liquor, maryjane (weed), different medications for rest or tension (like alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants, (for example, carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or allergy medicines, (for example, cetirizine, diphenhydramine).

Actually look at the names on the entirety of your drugs (like sensitivity or hack-and-cold items) since they might contain fixings that cause sluggishness. Get some information about utilizing those items securely.

Benefits of using Valium

Diazepam is a medication that is used to treat the symptoms of anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety, social phobia, panic disorder, and others. Diazepam relieves anxiety by binding to the receptor cells in the brain that produce feelings of calm. Valium, by calming abnormal electrical activity in the brain, can help to reduce or prevent seizures. Valium can even be given to a person during a seizure to shorten the duration of the seizure. Diazepam is utilized to treat uneasiness, liquor withdrawal, and seizures. It is additionally used to alleviate muscle fits and to give sedation before operations. This prescription works by quieting the mind and nerves. Diazepam has a place with a class of medications known as benzodiazepines.

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Exploring Effective Addiction Treatment Facilities: Types, Approaches, and Supportive Resources

The landscape of addiction treatment facilities encompasses diverse options designed to address substance abuse and dependency. These facilities play a critical role in supporting individuals seeking recovery, offering various treatment modalities, comprehensive care, and tailored support.

Understanding Addiction Treatment Facilities

Addiction treatment facilities provide specialized care to individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders. These facilities offer a range of services, including detoxification, therapy, counseling, medical intervention, and aftercare support.

Types of Treatment Facilities

Inpatient Rehab Centers: These facilities provide intensive, round-the-clock care, typically involving residential stays. Inpatient programs offer structured therapies, medical supervision, and a supportive environment away from triggers.

Outpatient Programs: Outpatient facilities offer flexibility, allowing individuals to attend therapy sessions while living at home. These programs suit those with milder forms of addiction or those transitioning from inpatient care.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers: Addressing co-occurring mental health disorders alongside addiction, these facilities offer integrated treatment for individuals dealing with both substance abuse and mental health issues.

Long-Term Residential Treatment: Some facilities offer extended residential programs, focusing on holistic recovery and reintegration into society, often spanning several months to a year.

Treatment Approaches

Medical Detoxification: Managed by medical professionals, detoxification facilities help individuals safely withdraw from substances while managing withdrawal symptoms.

Behavioral Therapies: Evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing help individuals address underlying issues contributing to addiction.

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): This approach combines medication with therapy to manage withdrawal symptoms and prevent relapse, commonly used in opioid and alcohol addiction treatment facilities.

Holistic and Alternative Therapies: Facilities often offer holistic approaches such as yoga, meditation, art therapy, and acupuncture, complementing traditional treatment methods.

Supportive Resources

Support Groups: Programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and SMART Recovery provide peer support, accountability, and guidance in maintaining sobriety.

Aftercare Programs: Continuity of care post-treatment is crucial. Aftercare programs, including outpatient counseling, sober living homes, and alumni groups, offer ongoing support.

Family and Community Support: Involving family members in therapy sessions and engaging in community support groups can significantly impact an individual’s recovery journey.

Personalized Treatment Plans

Effective addiction treatment facilities tailor programs to meet individual needs. Customized treatment plans consider factors such as the severity of addiction, mental health conditions, personal preferences, and life circumstances.

Accreditation and Quality Standards

Quality treatment facilities adhere to established standards and accreditation. Accrediting bodies like The Joint Commission ensure that facilities meet specific criteria for providing quality care and safety.

Addressing Stigma and Access Barriers

Combatting the stigma surrounding addiction is crucial for individuals to seek help without fear of judgment. Additionally, ensuring accessibility to treatment through insurance coverage, government-funded programs, and community initiatives is vital.

Coordinated Care and Multidisciplinary Approach

Treatment facilities employ a multidisciplinary team comprising doctors, therapists, counselors, nurses, and social workers. Collaborative care ensures a comprehensive approach to address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction.

Dual Focus on Mental Health

Many treatment facilities recognize the strong correlation between mental health and addiction. Addiction treatment facilities integrating mental health services alongside other addiction treatments offer a holistic approach, aiming to address underlying issues contributing to substance abuse.

Specialized Programs for Different Demographics

Certain treatment facilities cater to specific demographics, such as adolescents, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, or professionals. Tailored programs consider unique challenges and needs, creating a safe and supportive environment.

Incorporation of Technology in Treatment

Technology plays a growing role in addiction treatment. Telemedicine, smartphone apps for recovery support, virtual therapy sessions, and online resources enhance accessibility and engagement, especially for remote or underserved populations.

Focus on Relapse Prevention Strategies

Equipping individuals with relapse prevention strategies is crucial. Treatment facilities often incorporate coping skills, stress management techniques, and strategies to identify triggers and manage cravings into their programs.

Nutrition and Wellness Programs

Recognizing the impact of overall health on recovery, some facilities integrate nutrition and wellness programs. Proper nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness practices contribute to physical well-being and aid in the recovery process.

Continuing Education and Professional Development

Some treatment facilities offer programs tailored for professionals struggling with addiction. These programs provide specialized support, addressing career-related stressors and fostering recovery while maintaining work obligations.

Advocacy and Community Engagement

Reputable treatment facilities often engage in advocacy efforts to reduce stigma, improve access to treatment, and promote addiction education and prevention initiatives within communities.

Holistic Community Reintegration

Preparation for life after treatment is essential. Facilities may offer vocational training, educational support, and assistance with housing and employment, facilitating a smooth transition back into society.

Measurement of Treatment Effectiveness

Measuring treatment outcomes is crucial for continuous improvement. Facilities employ outcome measures and patient feedback mechanisms to assess the effectiveness of programs and make necessary adjustments.

Research and Innovation in Treatment

Continual research and innovation drive advancements in addiction treatment. Facilities engaged in research initiatives contribute to evolving treatment modalities, exploring new interventions, and improving existing practices.

Global Perspectives and Cultural Sensitivity

Recognizing diverse cultural perspectives on addiction is vital for effective treatment. Culturally sensitive approaches and facilities that accommodate diverse backgrounds and beliefs ensure inclusivity and relevance in treatment.

Collaboration with Legal and Judicial Systems

Collaboration between treatment facilities and legal or judicial systems can provide alternatives to incarceration, diverting individuals toward treatment programs, and promoting rehabilitation over punishment for non-violent offenses.

Conclusion

Addiction treatment facilities are multifaceted entities, evolving to meet the complex needs of individuals affected by substance abuse. Through a combination of evidence-based treatments, holistic approaches, specialized programs, and a commitment to ongoing improvement, these facilities offer comprehensive care and support. As they continue to adapt to societal changes, technological advancements, and diverse client needs, treatment facilities serve as pillars of hope, fostering healing, recovery, and resilience in the face of addiction.

Also Read: What Makes Healthcare Infrastructure The Backbone of a Healthy Society?

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The Future of Healthcare Jobs: Exploring Emerging Trends and Opportunities

Future job opportunities amid the emerging trends in Healthcare in the US 

The future of healthcare jobs in the United States is closely tied to emerging trends and developments in the healthcare industry. Here are some key trends and the corresponding healthcare jobs that are expected to grow in importance:

1. Telehealth and Telemedicine: The adoption of telehealth services has surged, driven in part by the COVID-19 pandemic. The trend is likely to grow, creating opportunities for:

Telehealth Physicians and Specialists

Telemedicine Nurses

Telehealth Technicians

2. Health Information Technology (Health IT): The healthcare industry is increasingly reliant on digital health records, data analytics, and cybersecurity. Health IT jobs are in demand, including:

Health IT Specialists

Health Data Analysts

Health Information Managers

3. Mental Health and Behavioral Health: The recognition of the importance of mental health get noticed that is leading to increased demand for:

Psychiatrists

Psychologists

Mental Health Counselors

Substance Abuse Counselors

4. Primary Care and Preventive Medicine: Emphasis on preventive care and primary care services is expected to continue, leading to opportunities for:

Primary Care Physicians

Nurse Practitioners

Physician Assistants

5. Aging Population: The aging population requires specialized care, creating demand for:

Geriatricians

Gerontological Nurses

Nursing Home Administrators

6. Healthcare Data Security: Protecting patient data is crucial, leading to careers in:

Health Information Security

Healthcare Compliance

Health Data Privacy

7. Healthcare Administration: With the complexity of healthcare systems, administrative roles will be in demand, including:

Healthcare Administrators

Health Services Managers

Medical Office Managers

8. Nursing Shortage: The shortage of nurses is expected to persist, resulting in opportunities for:

Registered Nurses

Nurse Practitioners

Nurse Educators

9. Precision Medicine: Advances in genetics and genomics are driving precision medicine, creating roles like:

Genetic Counselors

Clinical Geneticists

10. Healthcare Research: Medical research and clinical trials continue to be critical, leading to careers in:

Clinical Research Coordinators

Research Scientists

11. Home Healthcare: As more people choose to age in place, home healthcare jobs will grow, including:

Home Health Aides

Personal Care Aides

12. Diversity and Inclusion: Healthcare organizations are placing a greater emphasis on diversity and inclusion, resulting in roles like:

Diversity and Inclusion Officers

Cultural Competence Trainers

13. Alternative and Complementary Medicine: There is increasing interest in holistic and alternative Healthcare, creating opportunities for:

Acupuncturists

Chiropractors

Naturopathic Doctors

These emerging trends reflect the evolving healthcare landscape in the US. As healthcare delivery methods, technologies, and patient needs continue to evolve, new career opportunities are likely to arise in response to these changes.

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The Future of Healthcare Jobs: Exploring Emerging Trends and Opportunities

Future job opportunities amid the emerging trends in Healthcare in the US 

The future of healthcare jobs in the United States is closely tied to emerging trends and developments in the healthcare industry. Here are some key trends and the corresponding healthcare jobs that are expected to grow in importance:

1. Telehealth and Telemedicine: The adoption of telehealth services has surged, driven in part by the COVID-19 pandemic. The trend is likely to grow, creating opportunities for:

Telehealth Physicians and Specialists

Telemedicine Nurses

Telehealth Technicians

2. Health Information Technology (Health IT): The healthcare industry is increasingly reliant on digital health records, data analytics, and cybersecurity. Health IT jobs are in demand, including:

Health IT Specialists

Health Data Analysts

Health Information Managers

3. Mental Health and Behavioral Health: The recognition of the importance of mental health get noticed that is leading to increased demand for:

Psychiatrists

Psychologists

Mental Health Counselors

Substance Abuse Counselors

4. Primary Care and Preventive Medicine: Emphasis on preventive care and primary care services is expected to continue, leading to opportunities for:

Primary Care Physicians

Nurse Practitioners

Physician Assistants

5. Aging Population: The aging population requires specialized care, creating demand for:

Geriatricians

Gerontological Nurses

Nursing Home Administrators

6. Healthcare Data Security: Protecting patient data is crucial, leading to careers in:

Health Information Security

Healthcare Compliance

Health Data Privacy

7. Healthcare Administration: With the complexity of healthcare systems, administrative roles will be in demand, including:

Healthcare Administrators

Health Services Managers

Medical Office Managers

8. Nursing Shortage: The shortage of nurses is expected to persist, resulting in opportunities for:

Registered Nurses

Nurse Practitioners

Nurse Educators

9. Precision Medicine: Advances in genetics and genomics are driving precision medicine, creating roles like:

Genetic Counselors

Clinical Geneticists

10. Healthcare Research: Medical research and clinical trials continue to be critical, leading to careers in:

Clinical Research Coordinators

Research Scientists

11. Home Healthcare: As more people choose to age in place, home healthcare jobs will grow, including:

Home Health Aides

Personal Care Aides

12. Diversity and Inclusion: Healthcare organizations are placing a greater emphasis on diversity and inclusion, resulting in roles like:

Diversity and Inclusion Officers

Cultural Competence Trainers

13. Alternative and Complementary Medicine: There is increasing interest in holistic and alternative Healthcare, creating opportunities for:

Acupuncturists

Chiropractors

Naturopathic Doctors

These emerging trends reflect the evolving healthcare landscape in the US. As healthcare delivery methods, technologies, and patient needs continue to evolve, new career opportunities are likely to arise in response to these changes.

If you want to excel in your healthcare professional career, you must update your CV. Once you update your CV, you need a platform to share for better opportunities. Here, MedCadre will help you to get your dream job.

How does MedCadre help to find the best opportunities in the healthcare sector? 

MedCadre is one of the leading platforms that helps healthcare professionals get the job they’re looking for. You only need to submit your updated CV to us, and after scrutinizing your CV, our executive will call you. 

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Home Care Can Empower Older Adults to Stay in Their Own Homes

Many older adults fear that receiving home care will take away their independence, but getting help with a few tasks actually empowers them to maintain it. This can even prevent the need to move into a residential aged care facility (also called nursing homes).

If you need assistance managing your finances, ask for help from a case manager or talk to an Aged Care Financial Information Service.

Safety

Home care can help a senior stay in the comfort of their own homes and avoid a move to a nursing home. This type of care includes assistance with daily tasks, transportation, meal delivery, social and recreational activities, and home repairs. Many of these services are provided by local Area Agencies on Aging, which offer local support for elderly adults to age in place at home.

One of the biggest safety concerns for seniors is falling in their own in home aged care. Elderly adults are more likely to fall than younger people and this often leads to serious injuries. Several precautions can be taken to prevent falls in the home, such as ensuring that floors are not slippery and installing grab bars in the bathroom.

Another safety concern is elder abuse. Abuse can take many forms, including emotional and physical abuse. Educating staff on how to recognize and report abuse can help protect elderly residents from harm.

Independence

The loss of independence as we age can be a hard adjustment, but it’s important to remember that this is a normal part of the aging process. If you are caring for an elderly loved one, there are several measures that can be taken to encourage independence.

For example, installing grab rails, ramps or a stair lift can help your loved one remain in their home for longer. Alternatively, you can consider respite care. Depending on your loved one’s health and circumstances, you can arrange for carers to visit them on a regular basis to carry out tasks such as washing or cooking meals.

This can be a great way to give you and your loved one a break from each other. It’s also a good idea to make an advance care plan, which will outline your wishes regarding medical treatment. This will be useful if you are ever admitted to hospital, or in the event of your loved one needing to stay in residential aged care.

Socialisation

In aged care homes, daily socialisation activities help to combat loneliness and isolation. It is important for elderly people to be able to connect with others, and to have an active level of social interaction that helps to keep their brain healthy.

This review focuses on home care in high-income countries and therefore, a validated search filter was applied to exclude studies from low and middle income countries. Furthermore, the content of all studies was reduced, interpreted and organised in relation to the socio-ecological model. The impact of each individual social factor was evaluated and scored, irrespective of whether it had a propensity or intensity effect on home care utilization.

The CDC recommends that older people engage in regular activities and socialise as much as possible to stay healthy. This is something that most aged care homes already offer, like the community access Visitors Scheme, which matches volunteers with aged care home residents. The program is run by every state and territory and you can get involved by speaking to your home care coordinator.

Health

In home elderly care can be a safety net that reduces pressure on the health and aged care systems by helping older people manage their health needs, reduce inappropriate hospital admissions and avoid premature entry into residential aged care. This enables the provision of more effective clinical and person-centred services.

However, a person’s level of health will determine whether they are better suited to home care or moving into a residential aged care facility. Your ACAT assessment will help you decide how best to meet your needs.

Aged care homes provide a homely environment with meals, laundry and cleaning services and the option to take part in social activities and leisure programs as often as you wish. They also offer around the clock clinical care from qualified staff. Some aged care homes have dedicated lifestyle and leisure teams who organise activities. In addition, many residents can arrange to visit their own family and friends as frequently as they like.