Started 4 weeks, 1 day ago (2010-02-09 17:39:00)
by Sally
Does anyone's home utilize the universal (or versatile) workers? How's it working for you as an Activity professional? How has it
impacted activities? How long has your home used these particular workers? Are any in the Activity department? Do you have any suggestion/tips/advice? Thanks!
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Started 2 years, 8 months ago (2007-07-03 07:42:00)
by ajk
Ideas that help out in situations like yours: Letting the resident call the BINGO numbers really makes them feel as though they are contributing. Also, at the assistant living facility, alot of books have been accumlated over the years, one resident who was a librarian was very excited when asked to catalog the books. Allowing residents to
pass out and collect songbooks also can ...
Started 1 month, 4 weeks ago (2010-01-11 15:14:00)
by abrandon15
As far as night activities, I have an assistant who does "Sensory Exercises" with the residents on Tuesday nights. It is a room-to-room activity, where she will take something around such as sand, texture balls, or her dog, to engage the residents in an exercise of the senses. It has proven to be very
therapeutic!
Started 1 month ago (2010-02-08 22:05:00)
by omalley286
I work in a facility with middle aged men and women, most are in the facility for rehab but their stay has lasted longer then they expected. Many come to Coffee Socials and Entertainment but that is all. They like doing word searches and other puzzles but will not
play board games. I need some creative ideas for younger men and women that do not want to play BINGO .
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Started 2 months, 4 weeks ago (2009-12-13 09:11:00)
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Started 2 months, 4 weeks ago (2009-12-12 17:38:00)
by riveratime
Hi Vickie, I work with Alzheimer's/Dementia Patients as well. and one of the things I agree on is the time you spend with them is a plus. Keeping them active and seeing your face on a regular bases will gain that trust, with time your face will be familiar. one of the things I do is I Play a card game with them They seem to like "
Black jack" it took them a whole month to learn the game but...
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