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Northfield Nursing Home: Excellence in Care and Comfort

Care and Comfort

In the heart of Birmingham, nestled alongside a tranquil park, lies the Northfield Nursing Home, a beacon of hope and care for families seeking compassionate and professional support for their loved ones. This award-winning facility is not just a place to reside; it is a sanctuary where comfort, dignity, and empathy intertwine to create a nurturing environment. At Oakview Care Home, the focus is on providing exemplary care infused with a profound understanding of the unique needs of each resident. With a plethora of accolades to its name, the Northfield Nursing Home stands as a testament to what high-quality care should embody.

The Essence of Quality Care at Northfield Nursing Home

At the core of the Northfield Nursing Home experience is a commitment to providing a spectrum of care options tailored to meet the diverse needs of its residents. Whether it’s residential care, nursing care, or specialized dementia support, the facility offers a comprehensive array of services designed to ensure that every individual receives the attention and assistance they require. The dedicated team at Oakview strives to create an environment where residents feel secure, respected, and valued.Residential care at the Northfield Nursing Home is characterized by fully furnished and comfortable rooms that prioritize the well-being of each resident. The modern amenities available—including internet access, WiFi, TV, and radio—foster a sense of connectivity that is crucial for maintaining relationships with family and friends. The atmosphere is one of warmth and hospitality, ensuring that loved ones can feel at home in their new surroundings.Nursing care is another cornerstone of the services offered at Northfield. With two lounges that feature stunning vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, residents can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding gardens and the city skyline. This serene setting is designed to promote relaxation, allowing residents to receive exceptional care in a peaceful environment. The skilled nursing staff is available around the clock, ensuring that every need is met promptly and with compassion.

Specialized Dementia Care: A Compassionate Approach

Understanding the complexities and challenges that come with dementia, the Northfield Nursing Home has developed specialized units dedicated to providing comprehensive care for individuals with this condition. The staff is trained to recognize and address the unique needs of dementia patients, creating a tailored experience that fosters feelings of safety and comfort. Spacious lounges, dedicated dining areas, and thoughtfully designed kitchen spaces contribute to an overall sense of well-being.One of the defining features of the dementia care program at Northfield is its focus on maintaining the dignity and autonomy of each resident. The team recognizes the importance of supporting independence while providing the necessary assistance to ensure safety and comfort. Activities and programs are designed to engage residents, stimulating their minds and encouraging social interaction, which is vital for emotional health.The feedback from families highlights the effectiveness of the care provided at Northfield Nursing Home. Testimonials speak volumes about the kindness of the staff and the positive atmosphere that permeates the facility. Many families express gratitude for the compassionate support their loved ones receive, reinforcing the home’s reputation as a leader in dementia care.

Respite Care: A Helping Hand When You Need It Most

Caring for a loved one can be both rewarding and challenging, often requiring additional support. The Northfield Nursing Home offers respite care services that provide temporary relief for caregivers, allowing them to recharge while knowing their loved ones are in good hands. With flexible options available for short-term stays, families can choose the type of care that best suits their situation—whether it be residential, nursing, or dementia care.This respite service is invaluable, as it allows caregivers to take a break, attend to personal matters, or simply rest without the burden of constant responsibility. During their stay, residents receive the same level of care and attention as long-term residents, ensuring that they remain comfortable and engaged throughout their time at the facility.The inviting communal areas at Northfield Nursing Home contribute to a vibrant community atmosphere, where residents can participate in social activities and entertainment. This sense of community is essential for fostering connections among residents, promoting a supportive environment that enriches their experience. Families often remark on the sense of belonging that their loved ones develop during their stay, a testament to the nurturing environment cultivated by the staff.

A Commitment to Excellence: Awards and Accreditations

The Northfield Nursing Home has not only garnered the trust of families but has also received numerous accolades that underscore its commitment to excellence in care. Awards such as "Exceptional Newcomer" and "Excellence in Support Services" reflect the dedication of the team to uphold the highest standards in the industry. These recognitions are not merely badges of honor; they signify a deep-rooted commitment to continuous improvement and a passion for delivering outstanding care.The accolades received by Northfield Nursing Home serve as a reminder of the importance of quality care in enhancing the lives of residents. Each award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff who strive to create an environment where compassion and professionalism converge. This commitment is evident in every interaction, from the care staff who provide daily assistance to the management team who ensures that the facility operates smoothly.

The Northfield Nursing Home Experience: A Community of Compassion

Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is a significant decision, and at Northfield Nursing Home, families can feel confident that they are making the right choice. The facility’s location in Bartley Green offers a serene setting that is easily accessible from various parts of Birmingham, including Harborne, Halesowen, Quinton, and Selly Oak. This convenient access ensures that families can visit regularly, maintaining the important bonds that are so vital to the well-being of their loved ones.Moreover, the inviting and beautifully designed communal areas foster a sense of belonging and community among residents. These spaces are not merely functional; they are designed to encourage social interaction, engagement, and a sense of family. The carefully curated activities and programs provided by the staff ensure that every resident can find joy and fulfillment in their daily lives.The testimonials from families and residents alike speak volumes about the quality of care at Northfield Nursing Home. From the warmth and kindness of the staff to the clean and welcoming environment, every aspect of the home is geared towards providing the best possible experience for its residents. The feeling of being part of a "big happy family" is a sentiment echoed by many, highlighting the genuine connections that are formed within the walls of this exceptional facility.

Conclusion: A Place Where Care Meets Compassion

In conclusion, the Northfield Nursing Home exemplifies excellence in care and comfort for those seeking a nurturing environment for their loved ones. With a range of services—including residential care, nursing care, specialized dementia support, and respite care—the facility is well-equipped to meet the diverse needs of its residents. The commitment to maintaining dignity, promoting independence, and fostering a sense of community sets Northfield apart as a leader in the field.As families navigate the complex landscape of care options, the Northfield Nursing Home stands as a trusted ally, offering a sanctuary where compassion and professionalism thrive. The accolades and testimonials serve as a reminder of the profound impact that quality care can have on the lives of residents and their families. For those seeking a place that prioritizes well-being, comfort, and community, the Northfield Nursing Home is undoubtedly a choice that will leave a lasting impression.

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Karen Sandberg lives and writes in Richfield, Mn. This book contains her brief account of one person’s #journey through times of joy, sorrow and amazement. She studied at The Loft in Minneapolis, attended Northwoods Writers Conference in Bemidji, Mn twice, and since 1995, been a member of Northfield Women Poets. Karen has published in Midwest Quarterly, Clackamas Literary Review, Grey Sparrow, Vita Brevis, Main Street Rag and others. #poetry #chapbook #life

PRAISE FOR Dreams of the Floating House by Karen Sandberg

Dreams of the Floating House is a waltz in summer time, holding the breath of the world. It invites one to join the poet’s life-journey of search, becoming, and overcoming. “Days float past like clouds,” days (and poems) of water, wind, darkness, loss, trees, and butterflies. The sun always comes out.

–Karen Herseth Wee, author of The Book of Hearts – Finalist, Mn Book Awards 1994 “Portent” Poet Artist Collaboration, 20th Annual, Red Wing, Mn. 2021 chapbook

Very occasionally one perceives in a book of poems the clear outline of a life lived with integrity and feeling. Karen Sandberg‘s Dreams of the Floating House is that kind of book. A sense of time passing richly informs Sandberg’s spare, elegant poems: “We have time. We have no time. Time is all we have.” Her generous poems of generational succession are especially lovely. Readers will want to return often to the intimate space Sandberg shares with us in her poem-house that seems to float on the dream of life itself.

–Thomas R. Smith, author of Medicine Year and Storm Island

Praise to Karen Sandberg for the expansiveness of her debut collection, Dreams of the Floating House. Grouped in five sections, the poems are grounded in her childhood in a hand-built house on Lake Superior. Other sections open out through adult nightmares of memory and loss of my home shelter/my ark. Hope takes her through the despair of an abusive marriage in No One Needs to Know, a list poem revealing how fear drove me to strength. Poems that celebrate the flowering of new love carry, too, the shadow of loss and death. In the final section, Sandberg, grown-up nurse and independent mother to two sons, assembles a bouquet of poems celebrating freedom, the return of trust and her ability to love. It is her poetic prowess that guides the reader through these shifting life events and changing emotional states.

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Call the Midwife Fanfic ideas, prompts, AU snips about characters  who I want to see happy and thriving

a while ago I started writing this collection of ideas about CTM characters and how their journeys could go on. season 10 and 11 are not represented here, and not every single character, but  a few dozen of those who have had a hard time when we met them and who I really want to see in a good place and as cheerful as possible.

           I started thinking about what Valerie is doing after she left Nonnatus House and returned from her stay abroad. We know she is highly competent and caring and wants to have a positive impact on how things are. In my AU she meets Chummy and they develop an idea to help women and give them the care they need and the support they want. Chummy has been running the mother and baby home for several years and has experience in helping women find places to stay and work and raise their children on their own terms. A couple of the women she has helped have stayed in touch after their time in the home and have moved in together, helping each other with childcare and making sure there is food on the table and some cash saved for emergencies. Valerie admires their idea and proposes to open another mother and baby home, a place where women can stay from any point in  a pregnancy or in case they find themselves alone with a child or children. Women who want to give their child up for adoption get help in finding a suitable agency or family, and if they would want to remain in touch with their childen, they can do so. Women who want their pregnancy terminated receive the necessary medical advice and care in a hospital, discreetly and free of charge. Women who want to raise their children themselves can stay in the mother and baby home as long as they wish to. Contraceptive advice is available for those who want it. Children can grow up in the place and when a mother cannot stay because she is needed elsewhere and cannot raise the baby herself, Valerie finds foster parents who  can step in until the mother can take her child back.       The place gets very popular and so in time more and more homes are opened until no mother has to take desperate measures anymore. The homes receive public funding. Dorothy Whitmore lives in one of  them as a teacher for the older children and the very young mothers.       When St. Gideon's shuts down, Sally Harper comes back to live with her parents. Their hear about the Glasshouse Village from Sister Julienne and when her parents become too old to care for her, Sally moves to the Glasshouse. Jacob can visit her there whenever they want. While reading an article in the paper about the place, Jenny remembers her friend Mary, who had a mental breakdown after her baby was taken away many years ago. Jenny goes searching for Mary and visits her. Mary  is  confused to see Jenny at first, but agrees to visit the place. It is a   surprise for her to see many people who appear different on the first glance but share her enthusiasm for quiet spots, good food and a comfortable place to stay. Cynthia decides to come and work at the Glasshouse after she has recovered in Northfield. It  is an opportunity for her to reconnect with her nursing experience, in an environment that gives her plenty of time for      rest and recreation.            Every parent, every person who ever died on the show, they gather in a very happy and loving place. The children have doting adults who care for them and can play, learn and feel safe. They are unburdened by the ailments they had on earth and are free. They feel like no time has passed until their living relatives join them someday.            Timothy becomes a doctor and his girlfriend Elizabeth who he met in med school is also  a doctor. They share a passion for all things medical and enjoy it very much to talk about their experiences. They work in different hospitals and visit their families every other week. All the St. Cuthbert's nurses cheer when Dr. Kenley retires. They vote him the doctor with the worst bedside manner in the hospital's history. After some years working in the London  Elizabeth Turner becomes the head doctor at  St. Cuthbert's.            Shelagh has started a group meeting for parents who have blended  families. They invite single parents as well, and on one fine day during a picnic Trevor Goddens, father of three girls who lost his wife Wilma, meets Olive, who left her husband after the husband had an affair. The children are happy to play together and the parents share their stories. They decide to meet again and in time Olive gets engaged to a friend of Trevor. Trevor father gets help  from his family and neighbours to raise his daughters, and when  the older girls are teens, they arrange for him to find a new partner, successfully.            Doris and Yvonne receive news about their children when the adoptive parents learn that it is important for children to know where they came from. When Doris is widowed, her daughter moves in with her and they share many happy years. Yvonne has more children with the father of her first. They tell the children that they have an older brother who lives with other parents, and once the families start visiting each other, the trauma from Yvonne's separation of Nicolas starts to heal. Her partner can also enjoy living with his younger children more, now that he sees his oldest is having a wonderful life. The adoptive parents are on the older side, they never could have children of their own and adopting Nicolas has given them a lot of happiness.            Avril Fox found a place to stay and work, she raised her daughter and they were very happy together. When the girl started school, Avril also went to school again and learned a trade. She has never doubted her decision, and visits Chummy often, to give other young mothers hope.            Denise decided not to have any more children. She became a lawyer      and helped shaping new laws that give mothers better chances without being married.           Ade Babayaro, who suffered from leprosy, recovered fully and decided to become a priest.            Sister Ursula enjoyed being at the mother house and not having the  responsibility of leading. She re-discovered her gift of playing with children and was an important ally to Sister Winifred in  helping the orphans to thrive.            Kristen moved to Stockholm with her daughter. She lived with a relative for a while, and then fell in love with a local woman who owns a bookshop. They have a wonderful life together and adopted two cats.            David Jones never remarries. He donates to orphanages on a regular      basis and becomes interested in model trains.            Lynette Duncan starts her job at the office when her child is a couple of years old. She get's married in her mid-twenties and has  two more children.            Molly Brignall is released from prison after some years. She never sees Ritchie again. Her children thrive living with their grandma. Molly moves to the country and becomes a farmer.            Irene Kelly gives birth to another son two years after Thomas died. Her grief and her delight make it a bittersweet moment. In sharing their experience with other parents who have lost children, the Kellys find comfort and support.

     Gillian Glennon becomes a nurse. She works at the Marie Curie Hospital.            Bernice Teeman is sentenced for neglecting her children. She pushes   the health authorities for access to reliable contraception and never has more children. Her youngest daughter Coral goes to find      her when she is an adult and they reconnect. When the three older children are adults they find each other again in Australia and live together in the same street.            Abigail and Terence Bisette have two more children and they tell  them all about their sister April. Her memory is cherished and Terence Jr. keeps the little baby shoe safe all his life.            Tony and Marie Amos love their daughter. She is a delight to both of them and to her grandpa. Over time they talk more openly about their feelings and how they see their future. They don't have more children and Marie comes to understand her husband better. Tony is  as well as he can be with the treatment and while he is not entirely happy, he can feel a sense of purpose in caring for his child. Tony and Marie divorce when their child is older and Tony moves away to find a place where he feels more safe and can live as he pleases. Marie takes care of her father until he dies and then goes to live with a friend who has a large family.            The Smith familiy and the Dent family decide to let each baby live with the biological parents and visit each other often. Deborah  has the surgery and recovers well and never has any problems.            Tom and Gert Mills live together with the help of the district nurses and both die peacefully in their sleep within a few days of  each other.            Vaughn Sellars finds work on a ship after he is discharged from prison. He marries Paulette and they decide to not have children of their own. Instead Paulette becomes a midwife and Phyllis is delighted to help her.            Ruby Cottingham adopts a baby girl. The girl enjoys having a bunch of older brothers and is a real wild child.            Lizzie meets Bridget Cole at a meeting for former sex workers. They start a grassroots network to help other women who are in similar situations.            Diane Hills raises her baby boy with the help of her family. She gets reliable contraception as soon as she can and never has more children. When she takes over the family's market stall, the business grows and she can support herself without a husband.            The Mullocks family does their best to give Susan any chance she can get. Susan is a very bright girl like her sister and Belinda  helps her once she is in school. Perry helps Susan get around outside of their home. When they are adults, Susan and Perry live together.            Oilen Chen takes delight in seeing her granddaughter grow up. When  Lucy and Cyril have more children and move into a better home, she  is a very big help to them. Baby Lin thrives and is a very sporty bilingual girl.            Marnie Wallace finds a spot in daycare for her youngest and a job in a typing pool, helping her to support her family on her own. Dot and Eugene adopt twins.            Nadifa Ghedi Jama has no more children. She supports her sister Deka in becoming a nurse.            Magda becomes a nurse. She stays in touch with Shelagh and Valerie  und when she has finished her training she comes to work in a mother and baby home for a few years before she marries a really gentle man and travels the world with him.   

       Marjory Chivvers fully recovers from her stroke. By the time her youngest is two years old she has hardly any problems left. Her marriage is stronger than before and she opens up her own salon where no one ever has to work long hours.   

       Doreen Lunt lives as comfortably as possible with the help of district nurses. When she becomes to ill to remain at home, she moves to a hospice recommended by Jenny. Wendy Lunt adapts to living in the residential home and is as comfortable as possible. She receives treatment to help her remain mobile and  in charge of her own decisions as long as possible. She also goes to a hospice at the end of her life. Gordon Lunt stays in touch with the family who adopt their baby. He is getting help from neighbours and district nurses and his son becomes very adapt at chores.

          Mumtaz, Parveen and Saddiq Gani raise the baby together. They never again let family members make decisions for them. Parveen decides to not have more children. She goes to trade school and becomes  a secretary.                Maureen and Elizabeth Walker  visit Lily as often as possible. Elizabeth gets top marks at school and becomes a librarian. Maureen later decides to let her sister live at home with her. Lily's state of mind improves by  living with her sister.   

       After Michael is discharged from prison, Alison and their son move in with him. He gets a job as a gardener and Alison works from home as a seamstress. They have three more children.   

       Hazel and Martin Becker always remember their firstborn and tell his younger siblings about him.  With each child Hazel becomes more relaxed and by the time she has her third, a boy, she decides to start working again part time.   

       Frank Tennant, who lost his wife Jeannie after a backstreet abortion, gets help from family and neighbors to raise his two children. He grieves deeply for some years but then finds love again.   

       Lois Parry and Paul Chester get married. They adopt five children, two of them have special needs. Lois learns more about her body and how to stay in good health and  joins a support group.   

       Elaine Pilkington has a stable and loving home for her daughter. She starts writing articles for the local newspaper under a pen name and becomes a published author .   

       Effie Tolmie lives with her aunt until she is 20 and then comes to Edinburgh to study music.   

       Brenda Donnelly lives at the mother house with her baby Primrose until Primrose is old enough to go to school. Brenda works as a seamstress in Chitchester.                Tina Atkins gets advice through Trixie's help from the Brook Advisory Center and gets a prescription of the contraceptive pill. When she contracts another infection and needs treatment, Shelagh suggests for her to move to      the mother and baby home where Valerie works and be a medical orderly.

          Farzina Mohammed recovered well after her surgery and did not have any more children. She cared lovingly for her sons who became very bright bilingual students and went on to grammar school.   

       Vince, the guy who cheated on his pregnant wife Heather goes to therapy and loses his feelings of entitlement and fear. He starts donating to funds who help people get out of prostitution. Heather moves back in with her parents      and finds a different husband after a while.            Petra Bevan who lost her baby after finding out her fiance had another girlfriend, moves to a different town and became a teacher. She loves the job and has no plans of getting married in the near future.   

       Yvonne Smith moves in with her aunt and gets a divorce. She studies to become a baker and her decorated cakes become a fashion.   

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Nursing home residents delighted with Christmas carol visit from school children

Northfield nursing home in Sheffield was the venue for a Christmas carol concert this week as students from Walkley Primary School visited to provide some festive cheer for the residents.

Northfield nursing home in Sheffield was the venue for a Christmas carol concert this week as students from Walkley Primary School visited to provide some festive cheer for the residents. 21 children attended after spending weeks practicing the carols on their school lunch breaks and sang for the residents in the garden of the home. The children, aged 9-10, also made individual Christmas cards…

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Slowly Falling Down- The Sun Also Rises

Summary:  “The end of a melody is not its goal: but nonetheless, had the melody not reached its end it would not have reached its goal either. A parable.”

-  Friedrich Nietzsche

For the next several hours, Patrick and Sister Julienne could only sit next to Shelagh, talking to her, praying for her, and singing songs that might bring her comfort if she was on the road towards her heavenly father. When they could simply sing no more, they turned to prayer and silence, fitting for a woman who began her time in Poplar observing hours of silence every day.

Then, like a shooting star across the night sky, Shelagh awoke for more than just a moment. Years later, Shelagh would recall the moment as though it felt like the fog had lifted, and she was in control of her body again.

“Patrick?” Shelagh whispered weakly.

“I’m here, Shelagh. Sister Julienne is here as well. How are you feeling?”

“Okay.”

With glances to speak between them, Patrick and Sister Julienne made a decision they would not regret. They decided that they would spend time with Shelagh before they alerted Doctor Evans. The trio spent the better part of the afternoon enjoying each other’s company and filling Shelagh in on the events during her slumber. Once Shelagh was sufficiently filled in, it was time to allow Doctor Evans to examine her. 

“Ah, Mrs. Turner. Glad to see you’ve returned to us. Now, I think it’s best if both of you would excuse yourselves from the room while I complete an examination on Mrs. Turner here.”

Luckily for Shelagh, Patrick, and Sister Julienne still could sense her non-verbal cues without evidence.

“I beg to differ, Doctor Evans, Shelagh has only just woken up. I’m sure she’d feel more comfortable if the two people she knows and trusts the most were with her.”

“Very well, then. I simply ask that if you are unwilling to leave the room, then you step away from the side of the bed.”

It was that moment when Patrick Turner’s faith and composure ran out. 

“Get out of my surgery. Now. Do not return.” Patrick Turner yelled suddenly at the top of his lungs.

“I apologize, Doctor Turner, but I am the one in trust to care for your wife.”

“Out. Now.” Patrick yelled again, louder.

“You’d best be off Doctor Evans, Shelagh and Doctor Turner are the people who are in trust of this surgery, and who are responsible for its reputation. Be off with you.” Sister Julienne finally spoke up.

It was several hours before Shelagh, who had been upset by Doctor Evans’s commotion, was calm again, and everyone was sure that he was gone.

“Shelagh, I don’t want to upset you, but I should examine you to make sure that you’re alright.”

“Please don’t make Sister Julienne leave.” Shelagh whimpered

“I wouldn’t dream of it Shelagh, you need her just as much, if not more than me right now. Would you like her to hold your hand?”

“Yes.” The look Shelagh gave him at that moment was one of pure love and gratitude. 

It was by no means a full physical exam, but rather a combination of vitals and checking eyes, ears, and the throat. It was enough to trust that Shelagh was okay and not overstep her unspoken boundaries at that moment. Once done, both Patrick and Sister Julienne could hear Shelagh’s silent plea for them to hold and comfort her. After a few hours, Sister Julienne excused herself back to Nonnatus to tell Timothy and Angela that Shelagh was awake, giving Patrick and Shelagh a chance to talk privately.

“How are you feeling, Shelagh?”

“Oh, Patrick, I’ve never felt better.”

“Shelagh, I know you’re scared. We’re here for you.”

“I’m scared that I am going to get worse, Patrick. I’m scared that I’m not better.”

“Shelagh, having this conversation is one step towards healing. Shelagh, are you afraid that you aren’t a good mother because of your depression.”

“Yes,” The only meek whisper Shelagh could muster.

The rest of the night was spent comforting Shelagh and helping her understand that depression made her no less of a mother, nurse, secretary, and friend. Even seeing Timothy and Angela the next morning did not seem to help. It appeared as though even Sister Julienne was struggling to get to Shelagh.

“Shelagh,” Patrick probed one day as he took her hand.

‘Yes, Patrick”

“How would you feel about going home to Timothy and Angela.”

“Oh, Patrick, do you think I’m well enough?”

“Shelagh, I think having you home will help you heal more than spending your days in this room and rarely seeing a soul, aside from Sister Julienne and I. Shelagh, you need time and a safe place to heal. It won’t be instant or ever complete, but rather an ongoing process. Somedays will feel better than others. It might also help to have Angela and Timothy when you need someone to make you laugh or help you with overwhelming tasks.”

“Okay,” Shelagh agreed after quite a while. However, she didn’t want Timothy and Angela to struggle with her problems, the prospect of having purpose glimmered above everything.

The first week was rough, but Trixie and Sister Julienne’s visits seemed to help, especially when Shelagh could catch a rest on the Settee. Then it was like something turned on a dime. Shelagh was becoming gradually more anxious to stay home with Timothy and Angela without another adult present. It wasn’t helping that she did not sleep that well at night either. The final straw was coming home to Shelagh sobbing on the floor of the kitchen, whispering something about being a “failure of a housewife” through her tears. 

Through the grapevine, news of Northfield’s new Family Residential Program made it’s way to Patrick. It seemed like the answer to helping Shelagh. The program structure made it so that Timothy would continue his studies while he and Angela remained with Shelagh. It also allowed Sister Julienne to come as a companion, allowing Patrick to continue working and visit on his off days. Although it was unusual when Shelagh didn’t have a protest to going away, it confirmed to Patrick that she needed time outside of Poplar to grieve and heal. 

After six months away, Shelagh returned to the flat part-time under the observation of Sister Julienne and her team at Northfield. A further six months of the part-time arrangement passed before a two-week trial of full-time home living occurred, ending with Shelagh returning to Poplar permanently, under the care of her new team at Harley Street.

In the years following, Shelagh appeared to return to her “old self.” Yet, Patrick, Shelagh, and Sister Julienne could attest that bad days still came up, albeit less severe than before treatment. Even during her pregnancy, when Shelagh’s team insisted on watching her like hawks, she remained stable. 

When the choir began ‘O Nata Lux’ that year, Shelagh felt the song’s truth in her heart. Looking among the faces in the pew with her, Shelagh felt a weight lift off her chest. As tears of joy and gratitude slipped down her face, she pressed a kiss on her smallest boy’s head. 

Domine, dona nobis pacem. 

Finis.

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Retirement Homes Near Me: Choosing the Right One for Senior Living

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When searching for the right retirement home, families need to assess the types of care services available. This evaluation should align with the specific needs of the senior in question. Oakview Carehome excels in providing a diverse range of services, including residential care, nursing care, dementia care, and respite care. Each service is designed to cater to the unique requirements of residents, ensuring they receive tailored support that enhances their independence and well-being.

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Dementia care, in particular, requires a specialized approach. Oakview Carehome features dedicated units designed specifically for residents with dementia, complete with spacious lounge and dining areas that foster a supportive environment. The expert staff is trained in the best practices for dementia care, ensuring that residents receive compassionate and effective support tailored to their condition. This level of specialized care sets Oakview apart and exemplifies the importance of choosing a retirement home that prioritizes the unique needs of its residents.

Facilities and Environment: A Key Consideration

A retirement home's facilities and overall environment significantly contribute to the residents' quality of life. At Oakview Carehome, the emphasis on creating a luxurious and modern space is evident. From beautifully designed communal areas that encourage socialization to specially designed gardens that provide secure outdoor spaces, every aspect of the home is carefully considered.

The communal areas serve as the heart of Oakview, where residents can gather to participate in activities, share meals, or simply enjoy each other's company. This social aspect is crucial for maintaining mental well-being and combating the isolation that some seniors may experience. The inviting atmosphere at Oakview fosters a sense of belonging, making it feel like a true community rather than just a place to live.

Moreover, the presence of specially designed gardens allows residents and their families to enjoy outdoor activities in a secure environment. Whether it’s a leisurely stroll or a spot of gardening, these gardens provide a peaceful retreat, promoting physical activity and enhancing the overall living experience.

Personalized Care: A Commitment to Residents

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This commitment extends beyond just meeting basic needs; it involves fostering relationships and creating a supportive community. When families search for a "retirement home near me," they should prioritize facilities that emphasize personalized care as a core value, as it can lead to a more fulfilling and enriching experience for their loved ones.

Activities and Social Engagement

Engagement in various activities is vital for the mental and emotional health of seniors. A retirement home that offers a rich array of activities can significantly enhance the quality of life for its residents. Oakview Carehome places a strong emphasis on social engagement, organizing numerous events and activities that cater to diverse interests.

From art and crafts to exercise classes and social outings, the opportunities for residents to participate in enjoyable and stimulating activities are abundant. This focus on engagement not only keeps residents active but also helps forge friendships and connections among peers. For families considering a retirement home, evaluating the activity programs offered is essential in ensuring that their loved ones will be happy and engaged.

Testimonials from families and residents alike highlight the positive impact of these activities, showcasing how they contribute to a vibrant community atmosphere within the home. The ability to participate in social events fosters a sense of belonging, allowing residents to thrive in their new environment.

Finding the Right Fit for Your Loved One

Ultimately, choosing the right retirement home involves careful consideration of various factors, including location, care services, facilities, personalized care, and engagement opportunities. Families should visit potential retirement homes to get a feel for the environment and meet the staff. This personal interaction can provide valuable insights into how well a facility aligns with their expectations and the needs of their loved ones.

As families navigate the search for a "retirement home near me," they should prioritize facilities that demonstrate a commitment to providing exceptional care with a personal touch. Oakview Carehome stands out as a prime example, offering a warm, welcoming environment paired with comprehensive support tailored to individual needs.

Conclusion: Making an Informed Decision

In conclusion, finding the right retirement home is a significant decision that requires thoughtful consideration of various aspects. Oakview Carehome in Birmingham exemplifies the qualities many families seek when searching for a "retirement home near me." With its focus on compassionate care, engaging activities, and a supportive environment, it offers a holistic approach to senior living that prioritizes the well-being and happiness of its residents.

Families are encouraged to explore their options, visit potential homes, and ask questions to ensure they make an informed decision that best meets the needs of their loved ones. The journey to finding the perfect retirement home may seem daunting, but with the right information and resources, it can lead to a fulfilling and enriching experience for seniors, allowing them to enjoy their golden years in comfort and dignity.

[nunonabun]

Alright, fair is fair: Patrick Turner. :P

It absolutely is fair

First impression: hi doctor guy, doubt will see much of you, nor do I particularly care to.

Impression now: Though I think he can sometimes be inadvertently condescending, I do like how invested he is in his community and even the smallest acts of medical care they need. I love especially love how he works as a team with Nonnatus, and with Shelagh at the surgery, it’s very different from so many medical shows, even ones set in the present (think of how nurses are often talked about on, say, Grey’s Anatomy). I also think he’s a sweet husband and father.  

Favourite moment: On the personal side of things, I’m glad his mental health came up again after its S3 mention, and then that it was brought up again in S6 to help Cynthia (also indicating he’s now reached a point where he’s able to open up about it not only to his wife, but also to his broader community). The hand kiss is always always up there, largely because !!!!! and also because of how respectful he was of Sister Bernadette’s feelings. I think it set the tone for their later relationship. On the medical side of things, I liked his handling of the thalidomide debacle. I think it reflected the guilt a lot of doctors must have felt, and how it must have really shaken their view (at the time) that medicine was this glorious, ever-advancing field. It’s definitely echoed through the ages (I mean, if you’re in a medical field, thalidomide is always ALWAYS brought up in pretty much every class), so it was really interesting to see it play out with him. It was also great to see him continue to help his patients (Susan Mullocks and her family) as time moves on and they face new challenges.  

Idea for a story: (Sidenote, I assumed this was fic-wise, not show-wise in the last ones!) I would really to see him and Shelagh shift their domestic arrangement more as Shelagh has more work outside the house. We saw it a bit with him sewing Angela’s costume, but I’d like to see a gradual shift to a greater balance around the house (and I swear that’s not something that couldn’t have happened at the time, my grandparents had a very equal housework balance).

Unpopular opinion: I don’t like the “that’s my girl” and “clever girl” talk. It just sounds really condescending to me, even if it does fit how they talked at the time, and even how the midwives talk. He has some typical male traits of the time, like seemingly not doing much around the house and laughing when Timothy said “women” exasperatedly in S6 (and them joking about wanting the baby to be a boy so they’re ‘not outnumbered’). I think I find those moments/aspects of his character more irksome than much of the fandom. 

Favourite relationship: Easy answer, but him and Shelagh’s relationship. I love that they’re partners in all aspects of life (which shocks me, because usually I have the feeling that a bit of distance, at least in working apart, is nice). In spite of the last section of this, I do think Patrick views Shelagh as his equal, and he’s very open and encouraging about her organizing her work/home balance in a way that’s best for her, which is super refreshing and really wonderful to have on TV, especially for characters with an age difference and a social hierarchy in their work positions. 

Favourite headcanon: Not a distinct kind of headcanon, but I love the idea of him gradually progressing in his emotional openness. I think he was raised with pretty typical views on male emotion, though he was also pretty sensitive by nature. He seemed more stoic earlier in our acquaintance with him, and initially struggled to express his emotions with Shelagh. I accept the Casebook description that Shelagh was the first person he told/talked with about Northfield and his mental health struggles, and I think we do see him become more communicative about his emotions over the course of the seven series.

[send me a character and I’ll tell you my thoughts]

[turnt4turnadette]

His Three Miracles (Turner Family Fanfiction)

Finally finished with my 1st fic of 2018, this one took me a lot longer than I expected. After this fic I will be focusing on my speculation fics for the upcoming series of CTM. I have written a fic in a similar format about Shelagh and it is called “Here Is Love”

This fic is inspired by this passage from Doctor Turner’s Casebook referring to Patrick’s time at Northfield: 

“I joined a small group of patients who helped out at a local child guidance clinic twice a week. The chaps would make toys, mend lights and offer extra pairs of hands to the nurses tending the mothers and children. I’d occasionally be invited to help wash the babies. When you wash an infant, there’s a serenity to it – a trust in eyes that have yet to know judgement or prejudice. Their innocence is a challenge to your despair – a timeless invitation to commune with life’s possibilities, and not its fears. The more I washed those blameless little faces, the less blame I felt. Their companionship was the most merciful psychiatry.”

- Stephen McGann pg. 249 

Hope you all enjoy!!

Fall 1947

Patrick lowered his baby son into the tub that night as Marianne went to the master bedroom to get ready to bed. He liked to bathe Timothy and put him in his crib when he got off of work in time to give her a break. She was surprised at how well he was at giving Timothy a bath. She just assumed he was so good at it from his profession, but he could never bring himself to tell her the truth. He tried to not think of his time at Northfield, but it occupied his mind occasionally on hard days at the surgery and briefly at Timothy’s bath time. However Timothy’s giggles as he rinsed him off made any bad thoughts of his past fade away. He couldn’t believe that this was his life, three years ago he would have never had thought that it was possible to find happiness in life again. He was able to find love after the darkness of the war and now he had a son to add to the joy he had found since his departure from Northfield. Patrick dried him off and clothed him.

He took Timothy to his crib and whispered “Goodnight I love you” as he sat him down. After a few restless moments, Patrick smiled and breathed a sigh of relief as he drifted off into a peaceful sleep.

December 1959

After losing Marianne, Patrick thought that Timothy would be his only child. He couldn’t picture himself ever wanting to remarry in the early months after his great loss. But then after a whirlwind of events his unforeseen, silent love for Sister Bernadette blossomed into a marriage filled with elation to Shelagh Turner. The prospect of becoming a father again became a real and likely scenario at the time, but it all came crashing down the day scar tissue was found on her pelvic organs. It hurt him to know that they could not have a child, but he knew Shelagh’s pain was even deeper. When she suggested adoption, the idea of their dream still coming true excited him. However when he saw how detailed the paperwork was he feared that his time at Northfield would be revealed, which lead him to discourage Shelagh from the Church of England Children’s Society. He reluctantly filled out the forms because he didn’t want to crush her dreams again. Things backfired terribly when the interview fell apart and his past with Northfield came to the harsh light. Shelagh was mad at him when he wouldn’t elaborate about it, but he had to keep it behind him to stay sane. The deep, dark sadness welled up in him and before he knew it he was just going through the daily motions of life, with no room to feel anything else. Days passed and his marriage was suffering from the tension that filled their home. Then he realized that silence didn’t help him in his recovery from war neurosis and it wasn’t helping his marriage right now either and he knew he needed to speak. With all the courage he could muster he started the conversation as she was sewing and apologized for everything. She apologized too and they made a promise to one another to commutate more openly. Not long after that Angela entered their lives bringing great joy to their lives and all the tension and dark thoughts vanished from their home.

He smiled as he washed her that cold December night. Even though they were not related by blood, he had the same intense love for her as he did for Timothy. He rinsed her off, lifted her out of the bath and wrapped her in a towel. He chuckled has she started to cry, she never liked it when bath time ended and the cold air hit her skin. She squirmed as he put her nappy and outfit back on and her crying did not stop. He scooped her up and patted her on the back pacing the sitting room. Just as he was about to get Shelagh to help him calm her she finally let up. He kissed her head and swayed her until she feel asleep in his arms. The warm feeling of holding his sleeping infant daughter would never get old.

November 1962

Patrick watched as Shelagh bathed Teddy with Angela and Timothy helping her. The sun was shining in the room and life could not have been more perfect that late afternoon. He was content with their family before the addition of Teddy, but part of him never lost hope and the day Shelagh told him that she was pregnant was one of the happiest days of his life. His hidden hope soared that day, but just when they thought they were in the clear, Shelagh had some bleeding and their hope was almost shattered. He tried his hardest to be strong for her during her hospital stay despite the uncertainties eating him on the inside. A wave of excitement and relief hit him all at once the day they were able to hear Teddy’s heartbeat for the first time, it was one of the best sounds he had ever heard. He looked over Shelagh’s shoulder and was beaming as they continued to wash him, thinking of how lucky he was to have them in his life.

Patrick Turner has three little miracles. When he thought that he could never be loved again after his war neurosis he met Marianne and they got married which lead to Timothy’s arrival shortly after. When he thought that him and Shelagh would get rejected as adoptive parents they got an acceptance letter in the mail that lead to Angela entering their lives and strengthening their marriage. They were told they could not have a child biologically but then something changed and their physical love lead Shelagh to become pregnant with Teddy. The last eighteen years for him had a lot of ups and downs, but no matter what he knew he had his family and would never be alone.

[mg-bsl381]

Babies

This was partly inspired by the short film from Children in Need featuring Stephen and Laura holding babies but then I was re-reading Dr Turner’s Casebook and this story took a different less fluffy direction.

Apologies for the quality of the picture but a close-up from a thumbnail video was never going to be great.  

I hope you like it.

Babies

 Patrick Turner had little experience with babies until his medical training.  He thoroughly enjoyed his obstetrics rotation and considered it as a future specialisation.  After qualifying he had secured a job in an admissions ward.  It was an eye opener and a challenging start to his medical career.  The community the hospital served was overcrowded and most people struggled to make ends meet.  The patients he saw often had diseases that spread quickly in such conditions. Others had illnesses that were rarer in the more affluent areas of the city.  The tireless work of the medical staff and the people they served gave him a heart for communities like this one that would last him the rest of his life. He would have been quite content to stay in his home city but war intervened.

 For a man as dedicated as Patrick it was inevitable that he would sign up.  This time his patients were not those struggling with day to day life but young men torn down in battle.  Men younger than himself, some of whom could barely grow stubble let alone a beard.  It was the seemingly endless parade of maimed youth that finally pushed him over the edge. He was used to suffering and death but this was relentless.  He remembered another war and another generation of young men lost to the battlefields of Europe.  He struggled on for months hiding his mental turmoil until it became too much.  He had trained as a doctor to heal but war made a mockery of that.  Here were healthy men who were in an instant transformed into a nightmarish scenario of blood and pain where time was of the essence but there was never enough of it.

 Northfield was a place where there was silence and green fields.  It was a world away from Italy and war.  Slowly he began to heal but a part of him couldn’t face what he had witnessed in Italy so he buried it deep in his mind where he hoped it would never resurface.  As part of his treatment Patrick visited a child guidance clinic.  He was able to be an extra pair of hands thanks to his medical knowledge.  It made him feel useful again but the echoes of war were still very present for him.

 One day one of the nurses asked him if he could wash one of the infants.  He looked at her in disbelief but understood that it was a job that needed doing and he was currently unoccupied.  His hands shook as he picked up the baby.  He breathed deeply to try and calm his nerves so as not to frighten the child.  As he bathed the child his hands steadied and he felt a calmness that he hadn’t felt in a very long time.  As the baby gurgled and splashed the water, Patrick felt something in his spirit lighten. He was relieved to hand the child back to the nurse as he was drained by the effort of trying to stay calm and keep his hands from shaking.

 Over the remaining few months at Northfield he bathed many babies and each time he felt that same sensation in his spirit.  He reasoned with himself that it was the same calmness that soothed animals.  Fear made animals nervous and he imagined it was the same with babies.  

 As his time at Northfield drew to a close it was time to look to the future.  Patrick once again considered specialising in obstetrics but felt he would be better suited in the community rather than in a hospital. The next question was where to go. A move back to his home city he considered a step back into the past so he ruled that idea out.  One of his fellow patients had been a doctor at the London Hospital before the war and Patrick decided it was worth considering.

 In December 1945 Patrick Turner was discharged from Northfield and boarded a train heading south. London beckoned and with it a new challenge but as he discovered the East End of London was very like the area of Liverpool where he had worked before the war.  It was both a fresh start and a homecoming.  After a few months at the London he moved into the community of Poplar and began his work as a GP.  It was an ideal situation for him.  A community he understood even though the accent took some getting used to. A place he could heal and make a difference.  The strangest aspect of his new life was the nurses and midwives he worked alongside. For a man whose faith had been lost amidst the bloodshed of an Italian battlefield it was a surprise to find himself working closely with nuns.  He very quickly realised the Nonnatus nuns dedication and care for the patients was equal to his own.

 One of his new challenges was a baby boom in Poplar.  The war was over and as families were reunited new babies were an inevitability. As Patrick had only done a rotation on obstetrics while training to be a doctor delivering babies was a new experience for him.  Thankfully the Sisters were more than happy to help him.  

 Sister Monica Joan was a goldmine of information and he didn’t know if he’d have survived that first year in Poplar without her.  Her knowledge and expertise were phenomenal and he learnt so much from her.  Sister Evangelina grumbled that they had been sent a GP who didn’t know one end of a baby to the other but Patrick understood her desire to do the best for her patients.  From her he learnt more about the people under his care for she too was one of them.  Although not from the East End she had come from similar circumstances and their struggles were well known to her.  In a short time he was as familiar with childbirth as he was with the teeming streets of Poplar.

 During that first year in Poplar Patrick met Marianne Parker.  After a whirlwind courtship they were married.  Shortly after their wedding Marianne announced she was expecting a baby and Patrick was delighted.  The shadows of war were never very far away and each time he lost a baby or a mother they intensified.  It was the babies he saw being born that kept the shadows at bay.  Each new life was a hope of things to come.  A future generation that he hoped would be unscathed by war.  Holding a baby was like holding a miracle.  Especially one born in the overcrowded tenements of Poplar.

 Timothy’s arrival was the biggest miracle of Patrick’s life.  He’d never expected to be a father and his son was a joy to him.  He hoped that Timothy would be followed by a sibling as he’d dearly love a daughter as well.  Marianne decided against another baby as Timothy’s birth had been difficult. Patrick respected her wishes but hoped one day she might change her mind.  

 The National Health Service brought seismic changes to medicine and Patrick’s workload trebled overnight.  Now he could treat patients before they became desperately ill.  He could try and prevent diseases with education and embraced the new vaccination programmes wholeheartedly.  It was exhilarating but exhausting work.  He often came home late after Timothy’s bedtime and occasionally after Marianne was asleep.  On those very late nights he would always look in on his baby son.  If Timothy stirred Patrick would pick him up and cuddle him.  As he rocked his child all the cares of the day washed from him.  He felt restored from the distressing sights he had witnessed by the newness of life.  

 As Timothy grew older, Marianne’s health declined.  Her passing left a gaping chasm in both his and Timothy’s lives.  He doubted if that void would ever be filled.  Work kept the shadows at bay but every extra hour at work was an hour when Timothy needed him.  It was a juggling act and one that threatened to topple on a regular basis.

 Life change beyond recognition on a misty road when Sister Bernadette became Shelagh to him. Love and marriage brought the possibility of a baby into the forefront.  Shelagh expressed her wish to extend their family straightaway and Patrick was thrilled.  The last few years with Marianne’s illness, her passing and her absence had taken a toll on him.  The shadows still lurked beneath the surface and babies seemed to be the only thing that cast light into the darkest recesses of his mind.

 Shelagh’s infertility diagnosis hit him harder than he admitted to her.  He tried his best to support her but it was difficult.  Her suggestion of adoption seemed perfect until he read the paperwork.  He felt in his heart that some things were better left buried and dredging up the past would only cause harm.  He was right but the harm was to him.  He shut himself off from everything but work.  His family were hurting but he was oblivious.  

 The letter brought with it an unexpected acceptance and he knew that a new life would bring restoration.  First he needed to repair the damage caused by his brooding silence.  The words were like barbs on his tongue as he started to tell Shelagh about the events that had preceded Northfield.  The pain was excruciating but with her gentle support he persisted.  He was pale and drained by the time he had finished his story.  She stroked his hair and held him.  She didn’t condemn, she didn’t judge but she listened and she loved. Lastly he told about bathing the babies while he was at Northfield and the peace it brought to his scarred and weary spirit.  

 When Angela came into their lives, Patrick took a step back to let Shelagh immerse herself in the joys of a new mother.  Shelagh had other ideas though and for Angela’s first bath, it was his turn to take hold of their precious little girl.  Shelagh had watched him with a smile on her face and knowing look in her eye.

 Giving his baby daughter her first bath was a beautiful moment for Patrick.  This child like Timothy represented hope for the future not just any future but his future and his family’s future.

 The future however had a darkness lurking within it and Patrick was grateful that he didn’t know that on the night he cared for little Susan Mullucks.  Susan was born with missing limbs and her prognosis was uncertain. He had sat by her cot for hours waiting for her to slip away but she didn’t.  Hunger roused her and he had to respond.  It felt good to hold a newborn again.  That memory came back to haunt Patrick the day Sister Evangelina died and the truth about thalidomide was revealed.  He felt sick in the pit of his stomach that he had caused such suffering to a child.  He had spent his life in medicine wanting to heal people and not harm them.  This drug was an anathema to him.  He worked tirelessly to locate all his patients who had been prescribed the drug and tried to make amends to the patients whose children had been damaged by it.  Patrick did his best but he couldn’t do the one thing he wanted to do.  He couldn’t turn back the clock and never prescribe thalidomide.

 The trip to Hope Clinic did much to restore his faith in medicine but it was their unexpected souvenir that did the most to bring hope back into Patrick’s future. Although that hope seemed tenuous for a while when Shelagh was in hospital, it was restored once she and the baby were safely out of danger.  

 Patrick’s burning desire was to be with Shelagh when their child was born.  He listened to her reasons and although he understood them he didn’t agree with them.  The day Shelagh went into labour felt like one of the longest of his life.  Waiting during the day was fine with work to keep him occupied but later on it seemed interminable.  Sitting in his car and then pacing the corridor outside the bedroom. It took all his strength not to enter the room especially when he could hear how tired Shelagh was.  

 Shelagh’s singing was the most beautiful music but her invitation to join her was special beyond imagining.  He could never come close to describing the magical feeling of supporting the woman he loved with every part of his being and being with her as she brought their son into the world.  He was used to complicated deliveries but this was calm and peaceful.  

 It was Shelagh who insisted that Patrick should clean their baby.  Sister Julienne washed Shelagh’s body and Patrick bathed their son. Although Patrick’s faith was small, there was something spiritual about this moment of cleansing.   Patrick looked up and caught Shelagh’s eye and knew that she too had felt something in that moment, although she would give it greater meaning than he had faith for.

 Patrick knew that he had left the shadows of war far behind but the simple act of washing or holding a baby would always be a balm to his soul.  

[elderperfect]

2020 Best Hospices – Minnesota

ElderPerfect a leading publisher on senior healthcare across the United States, today announced the recipients of the Best Hospices in Minnesota for 2020. These awards are designed to recognize providers based on their ability to consistently deliver excellence in the areas of Health Inspections, Quality of Residence Care, Penalties and Staffing. We’ve identified 70 of 51 facilities that meet our top rating. This report marks the Gold Standard in terms of care for seniors.

Hospice Overview

These facilities aim to improve the quality of life of patients with active, progressive disease(s) who have minimal prospect of cure. With the growth and ageing of America's population, and an increase of generally incurable illnesses, the types of patient groups requiring hospices has widened.24-hour care with expert pain and symptom control.Focus is on quality of life.Direct access professionals and volunteers trained to support terminal patient and their carers. 0 Ranked Best Facilities  5/5

Rankings | Quality of Patient Care

National Average 34% Best Providers 92%

Rating Methodology

Health Inspections Every year, the government assigns inspectors to conduct a formal review of hospice facilities for regulatory purposes to meet the mandates outlined for Medicare and Medicaid, this aims to measure and improve the safety of residents across providers. Facilities may also be inspected when complaints are submitted or based on a reported incident. When noncompliance is identified, the facility is served a citation that indicates which regulation that was identified, along with the severity of the incident. hospice facilities are subsequently required to execute a program of resolution in order to meet compliance. Some scenarios require enforcement actions to be applied, such as a civil monetary penalty or withholding of payment(s), to incentivize resolution in a timely manner.Penalties Facilities are applied 2 types of penalties due to non-compliance / accumulation of incidents. Civil penalties are monetary fines that may be applied to a facility based on citations / infractions identified during a review. The severity of a penalty is defined primarily by the size and frequency of the infraction.Quality of Residence Care There are 3 types of resident care ratings, but for this exercise, we primarily focused on the overall quality measure rating. The quality measures (QMs) include 17 data points that are derived from clinical information reported by the respective hospice facilities and also from Medicare claims data submitted for payment. Ratings are calculated for the QM domain using the 4 most recent quarters for which data are available. A hospice facilities receives points contingent on performance on each measure (weighting distribution is not equal).Staffing Staffing research is submitted regularly by the facility and is adjusted for the requirement of the facilities residents. For each of registered nurse staff and total staffing, a 1 - 5 rating is applied according to definitions established for each category. These ratings are subsequently combined to assign an overall staffing rating. As an example, to get an overall staffing rating of 5 stars, nursing homes must earn a rating of 5 stars for both registered nurses and total staffing. hospice facilities could also be assigned a 1 star rating should they not have a registered nurse on-site daily, and do not submit staffing data, or which the data cannot be verified.

Best Hospices in Minnesota

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Sheffield care home observes National Day of Reflection

Sheffield care home observes National Day of Reflection | Staff and residents commemorate two years since first lockdown #DayOfReflection #CareForCarers

A nursing home in Sheffield took part in a National Day of Reflection on Wednesday 23 March. Staff and residents at Northfield nursing home observed a minute’s silence at 12pm, along with thousands of others across the country. The day marked two years since the first national lockdown was enforced due to COVID-19. Led by end-of-life charity Marie Curie, the National Day of Reflection was…

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Slowly Falling Down- Turning Point

Summary: Shelagh and Patrick visit Dr. Bartlett at Harley Street on Dr. Horringer's recommendation. What will they decide is best for Shelagh?

TRIGGER WARNING: This chapter contains content relevant to MENTAL ILLNESS, specifically TREATMENT OF THOSE ILLNESSES. READER DISCRETION ADVISED

"Good Morning," Patrick greeted the receptionist for both of them, "Turner to see Dr. Bartlett."

"Ah yes, Dr. Bartlett," the middle-aged receptionist replied, "take a left, and down the corridor, it'll be the third door on the right." "Thank you, Ma'am." Patrick had felt Shelagh squeeze his hand at that moment. As they walked down the hall, he whispered words of reassurance to her repeatedly. He missed Shelagh's voice, her beautiful voice. A few minutes later, they were standing in Infront of Dr. Bartlett's door. It was time. Time for Shelagh to be supported and return to being something remotely close to her original self, even if she was never the same again, she was his Shelagh and Patrick would be there for her no matter what. "Good Morning, how can I help you?" The receptionist greeted them warmly. "Turner to see Dr. Bartlett at 9:30, I'm afraid we're a bit earlier than I expected to be," Patrick replied. "Ah yes, Dr. and Mrs. Turner. It's a good thing you're a bit early, Dr. just needs a few forms filled out to help him with records. Do you have any questions for me before I give you the forms?" "Yes, actually, am I allowed to stay with my wife during her appointment?" "Yes, be mindful that Dr. Bartlett may ask you to step out for a moment or two. Otherwise, you can stay with Mrs. Turner as long as she desires." The receptionist answered as she handed Patrick the forms. "Right, thank you." "You're welcome, Dr. Turner. When you finish, bring the forms back to me and I'll get them taken care of in our system. Dr. will be with you shortly." As Patrick and Shelagh sat down, the receptionist couldn't help but observe how much they meant to each other. She watched Patrick Turner set the forms on an empty chair, before helping his wife settle into another one, leaving a chair for himself between the forms and his wife. After working with Dr. Bartlett and his colleagues for well over four years, she thought she had seen every type of supportive and unsupportive husband there was- but this was new to her. The Turners, she thought, must have a unique relationship beyond what was available in the medical records. It touched her in such a way that she hoped Dr. Bartlett could help Mrs. Turner get back to normal, even if it was not anything like she had before.

"Thank you, Dr. Turner. Dr. Bartlett should be along shortly." The receptionist replied as Patrick handed her the filled-out forms.

A few minutes later, the moment was upon them. "Turner" a nurse called "Shelagh, it's time to see the doctor," Patrick whispered to his wife. "Hello! I'm Nurse Kyrie. Can I ask which of you Dr. Bartlett is to see today?" Upon feeling Shelagh's hand start shaking, Patrick decided that he would answer the nurse's questions. "My wife, Shelagh, here is." "It's alright, darling. Let's get you up onto the scale now." nurse's bubbly voice quieted into a soft reassurance. "Okay," Shelagh whispered after a few moments. Once the nurse had taken Shelagh's blood pressure, heart rate, weight, and height, she led them into one of the smaller rooms to wait for the doctor. Afterward, she went to find the doctor and let him know the Turners were present for their appointments. "Dr. Bartlett, the Turners are in Room 2 when you're ready." The nurse told the doctor. "Thank you, Nurse Kyrie. Nurse is something amiss?" Dr. Bartlett replied. "No, Doctor, I just think that this case is one of the most severe cases that has been seen by this practice in a long time." "Kayla, I can't lie. You've been here since the beginning, and I've just reviewed the information Dr. Horringer and her husband, Dr. Turner, provided. This case is among the most severe we've ever dealt seen. I'm not entirely sure if we will be able to treat her here, but I'd rather not refer to a facility if I don't have to." "Doctor, I think you might not want to keep them waiting for too long." "Alright, Nurse Kyrie, I'll see them first here in a moment." "Thank you, Doctor."

At the same time, Nurse Kyrie was urging Dr. Bartlett to see them first; the Turners were trying to settle into the room they were assigned. Patrick could tell that Shelagh was fighting the urge to fall asleep, and that she was putting an increasing amount of her weight onto him. "Shelagh, Dearest?" Patrick asked. "Yes, Patrick?" Shelagh whispered. "No matter what happens, I love you." "I love you, Patrick." She whispered back. "Shelagh, can we talk when we get home? Please?" "Patrick," she whispered after a few minutes, "I want to, but I'm tired." "It's alright. I'll ask again later." He replied, pressing a soft kiss into her forehead afterward. It was then that they heard a knock on the door; it was time to get answers for Shelagh. Answers that she deserved and might allow her to rejoin her friends at Nonnatus from time to time.

"Good Morning, Dr. and Mrs. Turner. I'm Dr. Bartlett." "Dr. Bartlett" Patrick replied quickly, extending his hand to shake Dr. Bartlett's "Hello," Shelagh managed to whisper. "I've managed to review your notes, Dr. Turner, and those from Dr. Grant and Dr. Horringer. If it's alright with you, Mrs. Turner, I'd like to ask you a few questions to help me make a more informed diagnosis." Shelagh glanced between Patrick and Dr. Bartlett, nervous that Dr. Bartlett would make Patrick leave. "It's alright, Mrs. Turner, and your husband can stay in the room if you'd like." Shelagh relaxed then and was able to answer the doctor with a clear, whispered answer. "Yes. I'll answer the questions." "Alright, then. Have you left your house in the last month?" "Except for last night, no." "Do you have any friends outside of the home?" "Yes." The last question was a question that Dr. Bartlett felt terrible about asking, but he knew it was necessary if he were to make an effort to treat her in his clinic. "Mrs. Turner, have you lost a friend, family member, or someone you were otherwise close to in the past month or so?" It was then that Dr. Bartlett watched Shelagh Turner break down into the arms of her husband. He didn't need Mrs. Turner to answer verbally. He knew the answer from her actions. "I'm going to step out and speak to a colleague. I'll give you both a moment alone." "Thank you, Dr. Bartlett," Patrick responded for them both. "Doctor Bartlett, how did it go with the Turners?" his colleague Dr. Joshua Allen asked as Dr. Bartlett poured himself a cup of tea. "Allen, I'm honestly not sure that I can treat her without a referral to an institution like Northfield. But, I'm afraid it would do her more harm than good to be away from Poplar and her family for the extended period that  treatment would provide relief from her symptoms." "I wouldn't mind seeing them once a week. I could try that new technique of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy I spent a full summer learning in that immersion course last summer." "Do you think she'd benefit from medication? She's already had one of the more easily prescribed medications during her time in the Sanatorium for Tuberculosis." "It's worth a shot, and this combination might help her break free sooner than trying one or the other alone for a given period." "How do I approach this with them? She's so broken, Allen, it's nothing like I've ever seen before." "Give me a minute to finish this cup of tea, and I'll join you in explaining it to them." "Thank you, Dr. Allen." "You're welcome, Dr. Bartlett. Someday you'll realize that you can overcome your past too."

With that, they returned to the room the Turners were in and knocked genteelly before entering. The scene that the doctors found when the returned was like none they had ever seen before. They saw Patrick Turner sitting on the floor, holding and consoling his wife while rocking back and forth to try and soothe her in any way he could. It was perhaps the most loving display of caring affection they had ever seen in their respective professional careers.

"Dr. Turner, this is Dr. Joshua Allen," Dr. Bartlett commented in soft, calm tones. "Please, call me Allen. I favor it over Dr.Allen." Joshua Allen replied similarly. "Dr. Turner, we believe your wife might benefit from a relatively new form of treatment for psychological issues, known as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. We'd like to try it in combination with a medication we believe your wife may have taken back in her time at Saint Anne's called Isoniazid. Allen here has agreed to see your wife if it is something you are willing to try." "Please, call me Patrick. Will this keep her from going into one of those institutions like The Linchmere or Northfield?" "Ideally, yes, it might take a bit to get the regiment right, and it doesn't have to be permanent." Dr. Allen replied. "What do you think, Shelagh? Are you willing to try this treatment?" "Yes," they heard whispered a few moments later. "I'll write you a script, and you'll need to come here to the clinic at Harley Street as frequently as Allen wants to see you." Dr. Bartlett concluded. "I'd like to give the medication time to kick in and you time to spend with family if you are able. I'd like to start seeing your wife once a week after the first of the year, Patrick." Dr. Allen decided. "What if an emergency comes up between now and then or between sessions?" Patrick asked, hoping that nothing would happen, but he couldn't be sure. "I'll give you the numbers you would need to get ahold of the clinic directly, and also myself and Dr. Bartlett's numbers should you need us outside of clinic hours. "Dr. Allen replied.

With this decision, the doctors left a sleeping Shelagh in Patrick's arms on the floor and went to attend to other patients. Once the doctors left Patrick carried Shelagh to the car and drove her home. He hoped this treatment would work, otherwise she may have to leave her beloved Poplar. Patrick knew that he wanted to do anything he could to prevent this from happening. Shelagh was his world, and he couldn't afford to lose her again. Not, after all, they had been through together.

Author’s Note: I think I accidentally Americanized this a bit, I've never actually been to a Doctor in the UK- especially during the '60s.