CONVALESCENT HOME FOR MEN

Press, Volume XCII, Issue 27794, 20 October 1955, Page 2

CONVALESCENT HOME FOR MEN

SUGGESTION TO NURSE MAUDE ASSOCIATION Because of the great demand for women’s beds at the Nurse Maude Convalescent Home, and the very small amount of accommodation available for rten—usually no more than three beds —it would be wise for the board to envisage the establishment of a similar convalescent home for male patients, the matron. Miss M. Corkill, reported at the monthly meeting of the Nurse Maude District Nursing Association. Members hoped that in the near future suitable premises might be found fpr this expansion of the association’s work. Patients stay no longer than a month at the convalescent home. This enables more patients to be helped by the association. The stay at the home helps patients to convalesce, and gives tired relatives who have been nursing them a rest. It also enables relatives of patients who need longer nursing care to look round for suitable nursing homes. Miss Corkill reported that during September, 3375 nursing treatments had been given to 421 patients, and Home Aids had given domestic assistance to 42 patients. The Nurse Maude Memorial Convalescent Home had been full during the month. Ten Home Aids had heen working during the month. Financially, the position this year was not as good as last year, it was reported.