Adapt Activities & Their Goals
Tip # 28 Contributed By: Activity Director Lien
For residents with cognitive issues, I encourage them to do mentally stimulating activities that fit their abilities, mood and past interests. I provide verbal and visual instructions. Success comes with engagement and enjoyment, as game rules often go out the window. My goals may include creating a sense of accomplishment and maintaining motor skills, and lessening agitation or depression.
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.On this page, our caregivers share some of their experiences with the hope of aiding family members who are caring for an elderly loved one.
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- Adapt Activities & Their Goals
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- Cheer Up The Holidays
- Self-Confidence Leads To Fun
- Ask Permission: Courtesy, Nice..
- Be Alert For Meds Changes
- Give A Choice
- Watch For Signs
- Take Notice & Prove It
- “Girls” Like Getting Pretty
- Good “Standing” Habits
- Make Achievement Possible
- Routine Can Add Comfort
- Eye Contact Helps To Explain
- Communicate To Ease Anxiety
- Make Faucets Senior-Friendly
- Consider Negotiating
- Carry A Current Meds List
- Help Ease Transitions
- Have A Song In Your Heart
- Good Care Gets Personal
- Find Reasons To Smile
- Redirecting Is Helpful
- Add Massage To A Shampoo
- Slow Down To Their Speed
- Pay Attention To Little Details
- Good Grooming Builds Pride
- Speak Softly & Clearly
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.
