The Gift that keeps on Giving

Earlier, one of the more popular residents moved out to another facility, and when she did, she gave a few of her caretakers thank-you cards, and some of those contained cash. Now, by the fabulous code that we are required to abide by, we caretakers are not allowed to keep such gifts. This is understandable, and I can see why it could be a problem. However, in this case with the resident leaving, and leaving a gift of thanks, it really shouldn't be a problem that the recipients keep their gifts. 

But it is a problem. 

I was talking with my fellow caregivers and we were pondering what was going to be done with the returned gifts. First, the worst case and most unlikely, is that those who have to take back the gifts, keep them for themselves. This is just as unethical as if the original recipients kept it (I guess). Second, involved pooling the resources together into some kind of "donation fund" to be used for whatever the facility needed. Lastly, and possibly the most likely of outcomes, is that it is returned to the resident or their family. I imagine that is what is going to happen, I'm just glad I wasn't one of the recipients because I don't want to deal with that shitstorm. 

On the subject of my work, or at least somewhat inspired by it, my wonderfully creative brain had a thought.

Say, for example, that there was some kind of genie, and it's sole purpose was to grant a person a chance to relive their youth, for a price, of course. I imagine that this genie would come to places much like here, and offer those who are only a shell of their fomer selves an option. If they wanted he could transform their bodies (and mind, also) back to the way it was during the prime of their lives. That way, they could live like they did once again and spend time with their familes or do whatever it is that they wanted to do. However, the price of the transformation was that they only could live for a week like that and as soon as their time was over, they would die. 

Some people would think this to be horrific and somewhat malicious, but others could see it as merciful. Personally, I see it as equal. In exchange for a chance to relive your prime, you must give up the remainder of your life. 

For those who no longer are able to do much, like live independently or move on their own, or even those who no longer seem themselves as useful in this world, I imagine that they would take the chance. Not only as a means of redemption, but as an escape from the limbo that they are stuck in.

For those who still have a lot left to live for, like their families or something like that, I imagine that they would refuse it, for now at least.

If I was in the position many of my residents are in, would I take that offer? Honestly, I don't know.

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