Create A Focus That Calms
Contributed By: Personal Care Manager Gracie
When toileting a resident who is difficult or agitated, we have one caregiver hold the resident’s hands gently and engage in conversation about family (or sing one of their favorite songs)…while another caregiver does the changing. The key is to have the resident focusing on something that calms and relaxes them.
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
- 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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