Just Words

After meeting with VIHA & Beacon Community Services people last Thursday, they were accommodating, but the choice of words used, has left a lasting impression, that frankly isn't a positive. Seriously, the words one uses in front of old people, is important.

They do latch onto words, that you and I might simply let roll off our backs, but they won't. Words like "burden" or "chore" becomes a nightmare to deal with, because they do harp on it, they do let it eat at them, and can impact their calls for help. It can make them shy, or quiet, about asking for help.

So no, they aren't 'just words', and that is something THEY should know, or be aware of, don't you think? Least if they truly did care about the people in their care.