Listen & Validate What Is True
Contributed By: Resident Care Manager Aly
It is not always necessary to solve the problem the resident is having, but it is important to listen and validate. If the resident feels like everyone is stealing from them, you can listen and say 'that must feel awful, I would hate to have my things taken'. Let them know that they are safe, no matter what happens there will always be someone here looking out for them...fear of being left alone may be the underlying issue.
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
(Now appearing at left.) - Create A Focus That Calms
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