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Expert Profile: Margot RN BScN GNC

Expertise: GERONTOLOGY (NURSING ISSUES RELATED TO THE ELDERY) I have 15+ years experience working with the elderly. I would be pleased to offer any assistance I can. My areas of expertise include: Gerontology / Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Community Nursing, Palliative Care, Private Nursing Services, Intermediate / Extended Care. I also have a personal interest in Homeopathic and Eastern Medicine. If I can not answer your question I`ll do my best to direct you to an appropriate resource. Thank you.
I have fifteen years experience in Gerontological Nursing both in the community, and in Long Term Care. I have worked as a General Duty Nurse, a Nurse Manager, and a Nursing Consultant in Long Term Care and Community Nursing.I have a great deal of experience working with, assessing, and educating in the field of Gerontology (Nursing the Elderly). I am familiar with the challenges associated with Dementia (Alzheimer's), Chronic and Terminal illnesses.
Experience in the area
20 years of Long Term Care and Community Nursing, specialising in Geriatrics, Gerontology and PalliativeCare.

Education/Credentials
Registered Nurse , Certified Gerontological Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

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Something controversial or provocative about this subject Although I've worked in some wonderful "For Profit" facilites I've also seen how terrible some can be when the Shareholders matter more than the Residents. I'm not big on government regulation but I do feel decent standards need to be uphelp when we're dealing with people's lives. But I do not have much faith in the current regulatory bodies and feel that the general public needs to be involved.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I hope that one day Long Term Care facilites will be true "Homes away from home". People should not have to fear their final years but should be able to retire knowing they'll (we'll) be cared for in a respectful manner catering to our individual needs.

What do you like about this subject? I have always enjoyed working with our Elders, probably since the time I was lucky enough to have grandparents in my home as a child. I enjoy encouraging others to enter the feild as it's unfortunately been under-rated. We'll all going to get old one day and although Geriatrics has come a long way, there's lots of room for much more improvement.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: It's no secret that the population is ageing and unfortunately too many people are trying to make a quick buck off the elder population. Older people are full of wisdom and laughter and can teach the younger generations a lot about life. Let's appreciate a precious assest in our society.

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Timeliness	9.71 Best of the best
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Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		15
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		341

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Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	08/24/08
8	10	9	10	04/28/08
10	10	10	10	04/10/08
10	10	10	10	04/01/08
10	10	10	10	03/28/08

User Comments

The response was right on target and much appreciated.
(Marcy Surles on 08/24/08)

That wasn't quite the answer I expected, but my Mom will love it.{right again] ha ha. Thanks.
(Marian on 04/28/08)

Great and helpful answer.
(Nancy on 04/10/08)

thanks her lips are blue and her breathing is terrible I will check these out.
(Diana Weston on 04/01/08)

Thank and God Bless you, now i can talk to the doctor and know a bit about what HE'S talking about!
(Gail on 03/28/08)

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Recent Answers from Margot RN BScN GNC

2008-07-31 Chronic non-productive cough in 88 y/o male: Hi Rickey and thanks for writing, Thank you for your thorough history of your father's medical condition, it helps a lot. I am glad you have an appointment with an Allergist because that is my first...

2008-06-06 bedsores or pressure sores: Hi Kathy and thanks for writing, I am afraid the lumpy red area with the small dark dot may turn into a very serious sore if not treated appropriately; it very well may have a sinus building underneath...

2008-06-04 elderly appetite: Hi Diane and thanks for writing, Two suggestions: 1) buy some Ploycose - it is a colorless, odorless and tasteless powder which can be added to anything (fluids, solids, hot or cold) but cannot be...

2008-04-25 colesteral medication: Hi Marian and thanks for writing, I am probably the wrong person to ask as I don’t believe in Statin drugs and advise my loved ones to avoid them if at all possible. This is based on two things: first...

2008-04-06 Geriatric Bowel Movement: Hi Nancy and thanks for writing, My first guess is that she is feeling some discomfort (like dry/hard stools caused by constipation which is why she’s digitally assisting her BMs so I’d try to get her...