An Ombudsman is a person who acts as a liaison between staff and residents. They address resident grievances and concerns and assist in finding solutions. Transportation issues and other factors, made attending the necessary classes difficult for me. I was disappointed.
After reading my blog, the staff at Voyce asked me to write essays for them. VOYCE wanted to know what my life is like now that I live in a facility. I was told that a set of questions would be drafted from my essays. I would be answering the questions on videotape. They wanted me to tell my story.
After reading my blog, the staff at Voyce asked me to write essays for them. VOYCE wanted to know what my life is like now that I live in a facility. I was told that a set of questions would be drafted from my essays. I would be answering the questions on videotape. They wanted me to tell my story.
The video will be shared with staff and residents from facilities in the area.
It took a while to coordinate everyone's schedules. August 27th was the day of filming. I'd done all the things women do to prepare for special events. I got my hair and nails done, chose a dressy outfit, and even had my eyebrows waxed. I was nervous but I was ready.
It took a while to coordinate everyone's schedules. August 27th was the day of filming. I'd done all the things women do to prepare for special events. I got my hair and nails done, chose a dressy outfit, and even had my eyebrows waxed. I was nervous but I was ready.
Setting up the equipment took time. There were lights, a camera, and a tripod. Finally, everything was set. I looked into the camera and I was asked the first question.
I talked about everything. What it was like for me here daily. I was asked what needed to be improved to make things better for both the residents and staff. Once I began talking I couldn't stop. Someone was listening. It was cathartic. I was interviewed for over an hour. The entire process took about three hours. By the time we were finished, I was tired but satisfied with the issues I had shared in the video.
People were telling me I would be famous. I didn't consent to be part of the project for personal gain. Sure, it was fun preparing for the video, I felt glamorous and special. I consented to be part of the project because I hope the video will make a difference. That has always been my goal in whatever project I have undertaken. Thank you to the staff at Voyce for allowing me to tell my story. I hope it gets people thinking and talking. That's the first step in creating change.
I talked about everything. What it was like for me here daily. I was asked what needed to be improved to make things better for both the residents and staff. Once I began talking I couldn't stop. Someone was listening. It was cathartic. I was interviewed for over an hour. The entire process took about three hours. By the time we were finished, I was tired but satisfied with the issues I had shared in the video.
People were telling me I would be famous. I didn't consent to be part of the project for personal gain. Sure, it was fun preparing for the video, I felt glamorous and special. I consented to be part of the project because I hope the video will make a difference. That has always been my goal in whatever project I have undertaken. Thank you to the staff at Voyce for allowing me to tell my story. I hope it gets people thinking and talking. That's the first step in creating change.
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