http://pjblue2.wordpress.com One Old Woman Speaks Out Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:08:08 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://pjblue2.wordpress.com/2009/10/26/throwaway-kids/#comment-214 Melanie Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:08:08 +0000 http://pjblue2.wordpress.com/?p=232#comment-214 I have hypotheticals regarding these two while here in Virginia. I've spoken with one from Florida, two from Pennsylvania, and two from Virginia. They've all said they would be in the same boat with these two kids as there are no alternatives in their states either. One of the women was a correctional nurse at a youth detention center and that they frequently have to four point restrain and place youth on a twenty four hour watch. She noted that, at times, there are so many mentally ill youth in the center at one time she and her team of two LPN's have to decide which youth have the greatest potential for change and which ones will become "lifers" in the adult system. She noted that those "lifers" are provided the basics for care and the focus and attention are given to those with potential for change but that no matter the level of health for any of the children they are not a residential facility but that the state is treating them as such. I will let you know if I come across any better news or solutions. :-( M I have hypotheticals regarding these two while here in Virginia. I’ve spoken with one from Florida, two from Pennsylvania, and two from Virginia. They’ve all said they would be in the same boat with these two kids as there are no alternatives in their states either. One of the women was a correctional nurse at a youth detention center and that they frequently have to four point restrain and place youth on a twenty four hour watch. She noted that, at times, there are so many mentally ill youth in the center at one time she and her team of two LPN’s have to decide which youth have the greatest potential for change and which ones will become “lifers” in the adult system. She noted that those “lifers” are provided the basics for care and the focus and attention are given to those with potential for change but that no matter the level of health for any of the children they are not a residential facility but that the state is treating them as such. I will let you know if I come across any better news or solutions. M

]]> http://pjblue2.wordpress.com/2009/09/19/aging-is-good/#comment-213 Nola Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:29:30 +0000 http://pjblue2.wordpress.com/?p=215#comment-213 I enjoyed reading this. I love heading towards the old tart stage!! I am just grateful to be breathing and laughing at least once a day:) I still feel torn though as to which I would miss the most if they were to pass on.........husband or the dogs...........ahhhhhhh that's a no brainer!!! )p I enjoyed reading this. I love heading towards the old tart stage!! I am just grateful to be breathing and laughing at least once a day:) I still feel torn though as to which I would miss the most if they were to pass on………husband or the dogs………..ahhhhhhh that’s a no brainer!!! )p

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