In a message dated 9/16/2004 13:29:20 Eastern Daylight Time,
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OK. That's what I thought. Still makes me wonder why a person with CP would
really NEED wake staff? I see its use for people who have breathing
difficulties (or a person on a respirator or having some other grave illness), for
instance, because staff might need to resuscitate them ASAP, but I wonder why a
person with CP would really need that. OTOH, I could see why a person with CP or
other similar physical handicap might need to have someone around who might be
sleeping, but who could still react on a relatively short notice if you ring a
bell, for instance.
There are those who need to be rolled over at night who don't have turning
capabilities or need bathroom care at night.  You CAN NOT be a heavy sleeper in
these types of situations.

Michael Jeffries
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