Mr. P was a World War II fighter pilot. He gave me a picture of himself standing in front of his plane pointing to bullet holes in the propeller and laughing because he had cheated death. By the time I came into his life, he was barely able to shower with assistance and move to bed baths soon after that. Read about the surprise birthday gift he gave his wife and how wonderful it was to see… You can buy…..
I was taking care of a black woman named Naomi who was very small in stature and bedbound. She was a very strong woman with a faith big enough for her and me both. One day I was getting ready to give her a bed bath, and she said. “Peta, I would love a bubble bath. Would you give me a bubble bath?” Find out about Naomi, the bubble bath and the drug raid when you read my book “I’m…..
Persimmon Cookies Now I have heard it said that necessity is the mother of invention and I have seen many people adapt their ways of doing things as they got older. I went out one day to give this old fellow a bath, and Isaw this kind of Yankee ingenuity at work. Here is the recipe I got from the lady of the house. I cup persimmon pulp 2 cups flour I teaspoon baking soda I teaspoon salt I cup…..
This is a wonderful holiday recipe that I received during my visits to this loving home. I hope you enjoy it! You can purchase my book online from Balboa Press, Barnes & Noble or your favorite online bookseller. Apple Cake 2 Cups Flour 11/2 Cups Sugar 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup walnut pieces 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 4 cups chopped apples Preheat oven to 350…..
From time to time during my travels as a home health aide, I have been lucky enough to receive something from a family that I continue to enjoy and pass along to others to enjoy as well. Read the story about this family I came to serve in my collection of short stories, “I’m Here for the Bath” Here is the recipe for the blackberry cake that is a wonderful addition to any holiday table. 1 White Cake Mix 1…..
2 CEU’s for $25.00 October 15th from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. M&D Quinley Professional Services LLC 8788 Elk Grove Blvd Building 3 Suite 15 Elk Grove CA 92624 Call 916-714-6060 to Register Peter will read from his book “I’m Here for the Bath”
One of my agencies contacted me about a new case. A staffer told me “These people asked for you and said you had taken care of a family member” Now that information did not narrow it down to much for me because I often wind up taking care of multiple members of the same family. “Who was that?” I asked. “Before my time, honey but the patient’s name was Violet. They called her Violent or the Dragon Lady around here;…..
Author/Practitioner Peter Rolita is offering his two hour class “Hospice Care & End of Life” Monday August 20th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the offices of M & D Quinley professional services LLC 8788 Elk Grove Blvd. Building 3 Suite 15 Elk Grove CA 95624 Register and Pay at mdquinleyllc@comcast.net or Ph: (916) 714-6060
I had been bathing an elderly man for weeks. He had declined from wheelchair to bedbound status, and he had accepted an indwelling catheter to assist him with his elimination needs. He and his wife of well over sixty years lived in a mobile home in a senior park and were very accepting of the situation they were in. I was privileged to witness their relationship and honored to be present when it came to an end…. This is one…..
Hospice and end of life Care Instructor Peter Rolita RScP Monday July 16th, 2:00 to 4:00 pm M&D Quinley Professional Services LLC 8788 Elk Grove Blvd Building 3 Suite 15 Elk Grove CA 95624 Call 916-714-6060 To Register and pre-pay.