I'M Finished and have a new placement!! (Sorry--long!)
I just got finished taking the LAST exam of my university career! HALLELUIA! Appropriately, it was 'Overview of Dementia'--feels like I should be a case study! I think I did well.
MY placement actually started April 2 at the Centre for Education and Research in Aging and Health (CERAH) at Lakehead University. My supervisor is one of the head researchers at the university. She stressed that research is not the total focus of this placement--it's education too.
There are 2 projects I will be working on---'Aging Well in Thunder Bay'-(Is this city barrier-free for aging folks? Are there enough services, is it safe for old people, is transportation accessible, etc, etc?)
The other one is called 'LifeCircles'--Thunder Bay Family Network is in the process of applying for funding to set up a registry for developmentally delayed people of all ages, because the worry is what will happen to these people when the aging parents die. They want circles of support and care for their loved ones that go beyond agencies and institutions. They are paying for a 25-hour course for me to become a facilitator, with the promise from me that I will stick around. When I'm done with placement at the end of June, there should be a job for me!
When I'm not busy with these groups, I am kept busy inputting data from other research projects. As far as the education bit goes--I have been able to listen to some awesome lectures on the subject of geriatric mental health, and will be going to a small town about 4 hours from here to help present a palliative care conference. The folks I work with are awesome!
So, this is proof that God closes windows and open doors. I never would've considered this research program for a placement. In fact, the placement coordinator worked frantically to find me a placement, but the end of January was the worst time to try and find a different place. Clinical internships were all booked up, with nothing available until the end of June--way too late for me. This placement is beyond anything I could have hoped for. The days just fly by!
So, thanks to you all for your prayers! I truly do appreciate them!
(((HUGS))
**SUE**
YES!!! I am sooo happy for you!! God is good! CONGRATS!
Hugs!!!
~Sandie~ 
-147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
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Thanks, Sandie!
I guess this is proof-positive about waiting on God. I was getting a little frantic as time ticked away with me having no placement. Even this placement has a potential spin-off, as New Horizons, a group for seniors, wants LifeCircles for their group.
Thank you, Lord!
(((HUGS))
**SUE**
Sounds like you found your niche! I bet you are glad to be done with university and moving into the field! Geriatric mental health is definitely something that needs to be addressed. God truely blesses us with wonderful opportunities when we least expect them!
"When you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
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