Tuesday, April 12, 2016
KING5 "FALSE" INFO "DISTURBING, UPSETTING, OFFENSIVE, HURTFUL"
Response by Sharon Juza to S. Frame invitation
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The story that you ran about "Institutions" contained so much false information I found it very disturbing and upsetting. First of all their are NO institutions in our state; they are residential habilitation centers. No matter how many people have stated that fact and tried to educate the reporters at King 5 everyone still insist on referring to our RHC's as Institutions. Why is that? I find it very offensive and hurtful.
Yakima Valley is my Son's home. Why do some people want to take away his home? My Son has a multitude of disabilities and can not care for himself at all. He needs 24/7 care. Everything from personal hygiene, feeding himself and medical care which is on site whenever it is needed. They also have dental facilities.
If he so much as gets a scratch on his hand I am notified immediately. This does not happen in a community living situation. He has his own bedroom a living area that includes a bathroom that is equipped with all the necessary equipment for bathing. He is not locked away like some people choose to believe nor are there any locked, chain link fences anywhere. The only fence they have is a 4 ft tall fence around their backyard, that you can see over, for their safety. He is free to go in and out to the backyard whenever he chooses. Weather permitting of course.
He and all the other residents are taken out a lot to various places in the community. Going to the Fair is just one of many things he does. The staff is very dedicated and most have been their for several years. They treat all the residents with care and love. They have a low turnover rate unlike other place's such as privately run group homes.
I kept an open mind and wanted to look at some community living homes. When I contacted DSHS and asked for the address of some homes they would not give me any and told me I had to go with a Social worker. There's a big red flag. They make an app. and take you to the ones they want you to see. That gives them plenty of time to alert the staff so they can do whatever they need to in order to impress you. I went there on a nice sunny day and all the residents were sitting in front of the TV.
I looked at 5 different homes and none of them were safe. A very dangerous kitchen, coffee pots and various other items on the counter tops. And open access to the laundry room. No safe backyards.
Don't we all want what is best for our children? Especially to be safe and happy? That is what RHC's provide for those that need it.
Sharon Juza
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ReplyDeleteI agree 100%! I have been legal guardian for my brother for several years now. My parents were heartbroken when they had no community support. The blessing of Rainier School, is that doctor and dental care is provided by kind, knowledgeable people!!!! As our knowledge has grown in the care of disabilities, so has the shift occurred at RHCs. Yet, our community still does not provide the massive amount of care my brother needs. I think often, of the comparison of the old nursing homes to now, assisted living homes. What if, all assisted living homes had to be closed, because a report came out, they were nursing homes...never had changed..never grew into the care that is provided now? The past was ugly. But it was ugly for alll those who needed help. We are just now becoming aware enough, to create the true care and attention that is needed for All who are in need.
ReplyDeleteI agree 100%! I am my brothers legal guardian. He has been at Rainier School for 51 years. I too. Keot an open mind, and looked for something closer to me. I find nothing that is as safe, comfortable or such permanent staff, as Rainier. My brother is free to roam a large, safely fenced backyard, and receive treats that I send him
ReplyDeleteI think it would be interesting, if all "nursing homes". (See, not correct name) were shut down. Hear how people would scream!!!! This is assisted living for my big brother. Please accept that those who have bleed over our beloved ones, know what we say.