(Tip # 12)
Who says senior resist technology? Our staff sets up FaceTime and Zoom calls, and once a resident sees someone they love on screen, they embrace the high tech. The key is to focus on the result, seeing a family member, not the app or technology. On this day, Resident Teri talking to her son and mom. You can see she is focused and enthused. We offer (and encourage) all our family's to utilize FaceTime. And we have protocols to make sure residents look their best and to help them to be mentally prepared to meet with their loved ones.
Use Technology To See Family
Contributed By: Executive Director Aly
Who says senior resist technology? Our staff sets up FaceTime and Zoom calls, and once a resident sees someone they love on screen, they embrace the high tech. The key is to focus on the result, seeing a family member, not the app or technology. On this day, Resident Teri talking to her son and mom. You can see she is focused and enthused. We offer (and encourage) all our family's to utilize FaceTime. And we have protocols to make sure residents look their best and to help them to be mentally prepared to meet with their loved ones.
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
(Now appearing at left.) - 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
More Caregiver Tips
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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.
