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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.

Experience in the area
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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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 three 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 (with any luck) and although Geriatrics has come a long way, there's room for much more.
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 knwoing they'll (we'll) be cared for in a respectful manner catering to our individual needs.
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 get involved.
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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User Comments
The information provided was very helpful.
(Allean on 01/14/08)
Thanks so much!
(Matthew on 12/05/07)
Thanks so much for your input. I will definitely use your info in our first meeting.
(Shelly on 12/05/07)
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Recent Answers from Margot RN BScN GNC
2008-08-12  Choices and help for present, and future:  Hi Sara and thanks for writing, I don’t know what happened, your question just appeared in my AllExperts In box but appears to be dated from more than a week ago?!? Anyway, in regards to your boyfriend’s...
2008-08-05  Live in home care aide:  Hi Norma and thanks for writing, You’d really have to ask around in your area, I can only tell you what the average wages are in my area. Generally a qualified nurse’s aide (9-12 month college certificate)...
2008-07-26  Nurse resident ratio:  Hi Linn and thanks for writing, Regulations vary widely region to region so you really need to speak to the local health authority or licensing body that oversees LTC homes in your area, they will be...
2008-06-25  nurses:  Hi Jamie and thanks for writing, Yes, a DOC (Director of Care) could work on the floors, it may be part of her job description in a smaller home, or she may be an extra pair of hands as backup when...
2008-02-05  Nursing homes and medicare:  Hi Kristi and thanks for writing, I am so sorry to hear about your Grandmother’s horrible treatment recently in the TCU, that is NOT the way the system is supposed to work or the way we should be treating...
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