Are our elderly getting appropriate rest home and hospital care or are they being mistreated?
Kim got in touch with me to tell me about the serious concerns she has about the treatment her father has been subjected to in rest home care. In a deeply personal and shocking story she shares her struggles with the healthcare system and the ensuing fight for his rights. It's a bitter pill to swallow, but it underscores the urgent need for us to pay attention to our parents' welfare and the conditions in rest homes. And have you ever considered a drastic change in lifestyle? I contemplate living life differently, and explore the possibilities of going off-grid. I even consider buying a laundromat. 'DG's Soak, Rinse & Spin - for whiter whites and brighter colours' - what do you think?! --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:08) - Boat Living and Buying a Laundromat(0:11:01) - Concerns About Father's Medical Treatment(0:21:28) - Treatment and Care in Rest Home(0:32:15) - Letters to the Editor(0:35:31) - Hydrogen Cars and the Future