(Tip # 13)
Yes, we have residents match socks. Why would we do that? It’s important to keep our residents engaged mentally. This familiar task is in their comfort zone and helps them to utilize real life experience to make good decisions. The brain is put to work and the ladies are successfully accomplishing a daily activity. Another example, Resident Chere helps put away the tablecloth. She is performing a repetitive task that requires her to recall the process and that she enjoys.
Put Socks To Work
Contributed By: Caregiver Elena - Activities
Yes, we have residents match socks. Why would we do that? It’s important to keep our residents engaged mentally. This familiar task is in their comfort zone and helps them to utilize real life experience to make good decisions. The brain is put to work and the ladies are successfully accomplishing a daily activity. Another example, Resident Chere helps put away the tablecloth. She is performing a repetitive task that requires her to recall the process and that she enjoys.
Sharing Our Experience
Our caregivers help their residents successfully deal with physical, mental, social and emotional challenges on a regular basis. At the same time, they also strive to help each senior to maintain their personal dignity. Here they share some of their experiences with the hope of aiding family members who are caring for an elderly loved one.
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- Exercise The Mind
- Read The Newspaper, It's Exercise
- Put Socks To Work
(Now appearing at left.) - Use Technology To See Family
- Dominoes Deliver Personal Benefits
- Doing Chores Is Good Therapy
- Jenga With A Purpose
- Dolls Therapy Can Be Calming
- Look For Personal Comfort Zones
- Games Can Be Mind Exercises
- Have A Plan To Hydrate
- Make Communication Easier
- Help Person Prepare For Help
- Listen & Validate What Is True
- Create A Focus That Calms
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Note: These tips are for information purposes. When faced with health and safety issues, we strongly recommend that you seek the care and guidance of a licensed health professional.
