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2017-04-05 06:21:27 PM erikalmascia Thanks. Lol. I'm glad I wasn't the only one. Hello everyone.
2017-04-05 06:21:30 PM asjodin the VDT would be good to show at our staff meeting
2017-04-05 06:21:30 PM aleda me too
2017-04-05 06:21:42 PM janicelawrence6 Good you found it! night.
2017-04-05 06:21:47 PM catiah good idea asjodin
2017-04-05 06:21:48 PM cchase yes- I had my entire staff take the VDT experience
2017-04-05 06:21:56 PM asjodin Mandatory?
2017-04-05 06:22:01 PM erikalmascia I did. Thanks Janice
2017-04-05 06:22:04 PM cchase it really brought it home and made it very personal
2017-04-05 06:22:16 PM cchase yes - I did make it mandatory
2017-04-05 06:22:19 PM kbertocci That is something we may have to do at our facility. It sounds very interesting and informative.
2017-04-05 06:22:27 PM asjodin That will be great!
2017-04-05 06:22:39 PM catiah I agree kbertocci
2017-04-05 06:22:59 PM marilumolina that willbe great for all staff but mostly important for the new members
2017-04-05 06:23:04 PM cchase if done correctly - you will change your approach after taking the experience with you
2017-04-05 06:23:10 PM erikalmascia I agree.
2017-04-05 06:23:11 PM aleda will we still get credit if we were in wrong room
2017-04-05 06:23:17 PM catiah wonderful!
2017-04-05 06:23:20 PM asjodin Great I will suggest it to the director of nursing also
2017-04-05 06:23:20 PM bcramer I sing old hymns with my residents and you would be surprised how much they remember the words. The songs are in their hearts not their heads. We had the vdt at our facility. The staff were quite amazed at how it made them feel and finally understood what some of our residents go through
2017-04-05 06:23:24 PM cchase I like to do inservice refresher
2017-04-05 06:23:25 PM marciatrimiew Exploring Music therapy options this month at work. I think I will also incorporate memory games also.
2017-04-05 06:23:39 PM catiah I agree again asjodin
2017-04-05 06:23:42 PM erikalmascia aleda: I hope so.... There were a bunch of us there waiting.... lol
2017-04-05 06:23:58 PM cchase so let's share the type of activities you want to do with the Alzheimer's group
2017-04-05 06:24:01 PM erikalmascia Muisc Therapy is a wonderful tool
2017-04-05 06:24:06 PM cchase any ideas??
2017-04-05 06:24:09 PM janicelawrence6 marciatrimiew: where did you get the intial info
2017-04-05 06:24:21 PM aleda I work with music and sensory lots of sing along
2017-04-05 06:24:24 PM marilumolina any type of activities?
2017-04-05 06:24:24 PM kbertocci We have pet therapy scheduled in a few weeks.
2017-04-05 06:24:33 PM bcramer we are starting a weekly sing a long to help some of the residents with music memory.
2017-04-05 06:24:33 PM aleda we make popcycles to work with sensory
2017-04-05 06:24:34 PM asjodin our memory care unit is small...10 people. And suprisingly they like math worksheets!
2017-04-05 06:24:36 PM catiah I do a lot sing-a-long
2017-04-05 06:24:36 PM cchase pet therapy great
2017-04-05 06:24:46 PM cchase sensory...music great..what else
2017-04-05 06:24:46 PM aleda I also have pets daily
2017-04-05 06:24:47 PM catiah pet therapy too
2017-04-05 06:24:54 PM asjodin Our residents also enjoy sing alongs
2017-04-05 06:25:05 PM marciatrimiew I played soft music the other day while working with a craft project with a site I visited. Several commented about how soothing it was. This was something fairly new for them. I was amazed.
2017-04-05 06:25:10 PM marilumolina musi
2017-04-05 06:25:13 PM aleda i tried uploading today to the form a grant application for music memory
2017-04-05 06:25:21 PM asjodin simple failure free tasks like coloring
2017-04-05 06:25:32 PM catiah making necklace with large beads
2017-04-05 06:25:34 PM kbertocci We also complete art therapy, which can be anything from coloring to painting -- depending on the art therapist's daily schedule and plans. Last week, we painted with Qtips because they are easier to hold.
2017-04-05 06:25:43 PM aleda my ward clerk is going to help tomorrow so if any are interested i hope to have it uploaded tomorrow
2017-04-05 06:25:52 PM catiah putting together pvc tubes
2017-04-05 06:25:55 PM bcramer In a rural community we do not have access to therapy dogs, so we do an annual dog show with lots of different dogs coming into our community. The smile on the resident's faces is amazing
2017-04-05 06:25:56 PM marilumolina i would like to a have a painting group canvas, etc
2017-04-05 06:25:58 PM wandapoulson laughing at my corney jokes
2017-04-05 06:26:04 PM erikalmascia Since I started this course, we have been trying to play music whenever possible. The resident's seem to enjoy that.
2017-04-05 06:26:07 PM catiah a lot of craft
2017-04-05 06:26:15 PM aleda i want to add painting with music
2017-04-05 06:26:16 PM catiah trivia games
2017-04-05 06:26:23 PM asjodin we do jokes and riddles too wanda---sometimes they have great belly laughs!
2017-04-05 06:26:24 PM wandapoulson Triva is good they are very smart
2017-04-05 06:26:26 PM aleda good old days
2017-04-05 06:26:30 PM cchase back ground music is great so long as it is kept low...it can distract some from the task at hand
2017-04-05 06:26:34 PM marilumolina they like to do a lot of crafts
2017-04-05 06:26:35 PM bcramer I love the painting with q-tips, have not thought of that
2017-04-05 06:26:35 PM aleda yes trivia is
2017-04-05 06:26:36 PM marciatrimiew I just thought that Music would be a great topic for the month. Exploring different genres. I have several meditation CD's ..
2017-04-05 06:26:36 PM catiah they aleays suprise me!
2017-04-05 06:26:49 PM schmiess1 I have been using youtube to pull up baby videos, baby animal videos or what that particular resident is intereted in
2017-04-05 06:26:58 PM aleda i have a sorting they sort beans i have all types
2017-04-05 06:26:59 PM catiah folding laundry
2017-04-05 06:27:03 PM cchase baby videos..... great!!!
2017-04-05 06:27:05 PM asjodin There is an author named Emma Rose Sparrow who specifically writes short stories for people with dementia
2017-04-05 06:27:07 PM marilumolina and food activities are a must , they All love food!!
2017-04-05 06:27:11 PM janicelawrence6 left the chat room
2017-04-05 06:27:22 PM asjodin we do baking with our residents every friday
2017-04-05 06:27:23 PM cchase there is a baby video on utube of a baby riping paper
2017-04-05 06:27:27 PM catiah watching fish in the fish tank and feed them
2017-04-05 06:27:31 PM erikalmascia We have a few as well. I can't tell you when the last time they were played though, but we are slowly buliding a better program. We have a new boss. :)
2017-04-05 06:27:33 PM cchase the baby is laughing so so so much
2017-04-05 06:27:43 PM kbertocci I created photo books of scenery, animals, food items, and etc. I placed them in plastic sleeves and put them into binders/folders. The residents love looking at them
2017-04-05 06:27:44 PM cchase they loved it...they laughed and laughed
2017-04-05 06:27:44 PM aleda its crazy a higher func res said he always gets to do my favorite sorting beans i said why would you like it she said oh i love it then we bake beans on sunday
2017-04-05 06:27:51 PM asjodin oh yes they all love babies! Even the guys!
2017-04-05 06:27:57 PM erikalmascia Our resident's love our fish tank.
2017-04-05 06:28:05 PM catiah wow, I can't wait to see the baby video
2017-04-05 06:28:08 PM marciatrimiew I luv the photo book idea
2017-04-05 06:28:09 PM schmiess1 they loved it, and even caught some of the staff stopping to take a moment to enjoy it
2017-04-05 06:28:11 PM aleda I want to get a fish tank
2017-04-05 06:28:23 PM kbertocci Well, thanks Erika! :) blushing.
2017-04-05 06:28:25 PM cchase what about trying to do activities they used to do??
2017-04-05 06:28:31 PM catiah aleda, get it because they love it!
2017-04-05 06:28:50 PM wandapoulson folding clothes
2017-04-05 06:28:51 PM asjodin yes like a lot of the ladies did flower arranging and gardening
2017-04-05 06:28:53 PM erikalmascia aleda, it is worth the money.
2017-04-05 06:28:55 PM aleda i will ask tomorrow we had birds and cats for years now just dogs
2017-04-05 06:28:56 PM cchase like cooking - cleaning - folding - sorting
2017-04-05 06:29:20 PM aleda sorting and folding they really enjoy
2017-04-05 06:29:27 PM asjodin and matching too
2017-04-05 06:29:32 PM cchase they know they have forgotten --- so allow they to visit that again with your direction
2017-04-05 06:29:32 PM marilumolina cleanning and folding
2017-04-05 06:29:35 PM asjodin lacing projects
2017-04-05 06:29:37 PM marciatrimiew My mother n law still enjoys watching TV. Is she mainly looking at the picture and not comprehending what they are saying?
2017-04-05 06:29:39 PM bcramer I had one of our housekeepers let one of the ambulatory residents "help" her vaccuum. I also let them help me water plants
2017-04-05 06:29:40 PM cchase use the "chucking method"
2017-04-05 06:29:41 PM catiah reading around the table
2017-04-05 06:29:50 PM kbertocci We have a "chef's corner" where they cook no-bake foods.
2017-04-05 06:29:53 PM cchase great watering plants
2017-04-05 06:29:58 PM asjodin whats that? "chucking method"
2017-04-05 06:30:02 PM wandapoulson chucking???
2017-04-05 06:30:03 PM aleda our housekeeper brings towels and res loves helping
2017-04-05 06:30:17 PM cchase it is a term familiar to those working with Alz
2017-04-05 06:30:17 PM catiah ???? chucking?
2017-04-05 06:30:25 PM marciatrimiew I luv the chefs corner idea
2017-04-05 06:30:27 PM asjodin what does it mean
2017-04-05 06:30:29 PM cchase means to take any action step by step
2017-04-05 06:30:32 PM catiah I never heard about it
2017-04-05 06:30:40 PM erikalmascia The resident's love chef's corner.
2017-04-05 06:30:44 PM aleda wow learn something daily
2017-04-05 06:30:52 PM cchase like --- open the door to the cabinet
2017-04-05 06:30:54 PM wandapoulson ya thats new
2017-04-05 06:30:57 PM marilumolina soome of the guys "help me to clean the patio" re-arrange the chair and the ladies water the plants
2017-04-05 06:31:01 PM erikalmascia Chef's corner and crafts corner.
2017-04-05 06:31:02 PM cchase take the cup from the shelf in the cabinet
2017-04-05 06:31:13 PM marciatrimiew Maybe I will get a few chia pets and have members watch it grow.
2017-04-05 06:31:14 PM cchase put the cup on the countertop ...... so on
2017-04-05 06:31:23 PM asjodin I like it...
2017-04-05 06:31:25 PM catiah have you guys washed the car with the residents???
2017-04-05 06:31:25 PM asjodin simple
2017-04-05 06:31:31 PM aleda I had one help polish silverware
2017-04-05 06:31:33 PM cchase you break down the steps needed to do something
2017-04-05 06:31:41 PM aleda good to know
2017-04-05 06:31:45 PM erikalmascia I was thinking about the chia pets or small pots for herbs and things like that.
2017-04-05 06:31:48 PM aleda thank you
2017-04-05 06:31:51 PM cchase it works - and they feel like they accomplish something
2017-04-05 06:31:58 PM erikalmascia I know some of the residents would really like it
2017-04-05 06:32:00 PM cchase remember patience
2017-04-05 06:32:07 PM wandapoulson ok I'll try it
2017-04-05 06:32:08 PM asjodin so true
2017-04-05 06:32:25 PM catiah hummm.. sounds interesting...
2017-04-05 06:32:39 PM bcramer I had never heard the step by step process called chucking thanks for the new word
2017-04-05 06:32:51 PM erikalmascia me either.
2017-04-05 06:32:54 PM kbertocci I am planning to implement a gardening system for when the weather gets nice to where residents can choose to plant and water their own plot of flowers in the patio gardens on a regular basis. Several stated they enjoyed gardening on their entry assessments.
2017-04-05 06:32:58 PM aleda I cant wait to use it tomorrow lol
2017-04-05 06:33:07 PM marciatrimiew new term..chucking method
2017-04-05 06:33:09 PM catiah yes, I had never heard about it , thanks for tell us
2017-04-05 06:33:27 PM aleda I have found music is the best
2017-04-05 06:33:34 PM wandapoulson chucking usually means to throw out
2017-04-05 06:33:42 PM cchase use it appropriately as you may insult if you do it with someone they can still do for himself
2017-04-05 06:33:56 PM aleda ok
2017-04-05 06:33:57 PM bcramer Our residents planted herbs in a raised garden and helped me water it weekly. Dietary actually used some of the sage and other herbs to season the food
2017-04-05 06:34:01 PM cchase "chuncking"
2017-04-05 06:34:07 PM erikalmascia agreed. Music and conversation. We started to shpw pictures to the residents about 2 years ago, they really enjoy that as well.
2017-04-05 06:34:14 PM cchase chunks - meaning parts
2017-04-05 06:34:14 PM wandapoulson oh ok
2017-04-05 06:34:26 PM aleda ok got it
2017-04-05 06:34:27 PM cchase :D
2017-04-05 06:34:28 PM catiah Wow
2017-04-05 06:34:33 PM catiah :D
2017-04-05 06:34:40 PM wandapoulson weard name
2017-04-05 06:34:41 PM marilumolina ok
2017-04-05 06:34:52 PM catiah It is weard wanda
2017-04-05 06:34:54 PM cchase okay so let's talk about behaviors
2017-04-05 06:35:05 PM erikalmascia The might not be able to tell what is going on in the pictures but the old time pictures bring back memories for them. It is nice to see the residents smile an laugh when they remember something.
2017-04-05 06:35:08 PM wandapoulson mine?
2017-04-05 06:35:12 PM erikalmascia *They
2017-04-05 06:35:12 PM marciatrimiew What sensory activities work best
2017-04-05 06:35:13 PM wandapoulson lol
2017-04-05 06:35:15 PM aleda I had one res never did anything then started givingher stuff to sort and shes doing all activities now its like working her brain everyday woke her up
2017-04-05 06:35:21 PM cchase no not yours wanda
2017-04-05 06:35:26 PM asjodin lol
2017-04-05 06:35:33 PM wandapoulson I know
2017-04-05 06:35:43 PM cchase he - he
2017-04-05 06:35:45 PM aleda beach sensory or nature
2017-04-05 06:35:45 PM schmiess1 when trying to engage them in something i usually start out with I really need help, would you please help me...
2017-04-05 06:35:54 PM cchase okay so how do you deal with behaviors
2017-04-05 06:36:01 PM erikalmascia We have a sensory cart. It has worked out well and if you find that something isn't working you can easily move on to the next items
2017-04-05 06:36:05 PM asjodin We have a behavior management team that discusses residents weekly to see trends or techniques that work
2017-04-05 06:36:09 PM aleda yep i need so much help that is what a res said she said you always need help lol
2017-04-05 06:36:13 PM marilumolina 1:1
2017-04-05 06:36:21 PM bcramer today we had coffee with friends and residents brought out pics of things that were important to them and shared the story with the others.
2017-04-05 06:36:25 PM cchase do you use a behavior log?? asjodin
2017-04-05 06:36:30 PM asjodin yes
2017-04-05 06:36:35 PM wandapoulson distract
2017-04-05 06:36:37 PM catiah I would say individualy manager
2017-04-05 06:36:38 PM aleda i like the pictures
2017-04-05 06:36:45 PM erikalmascia Our resident have activity boxes or we set them up to fold towels and things like that.
2017-04-05 06:36:48 PM cchase how do you distract??
2017-04-05 06:37:01 PM erikalmascia I don't know why folding calms people down, but it does.
2017-04-05 06:37:02 PM catiah ????
2017-04-05 06:37:12 PM marilumolina 1:1 talks , walks
2017-04-05 06:37:13 PM aleda folding and sorting
2017-04-05 06:37:14 PM catiah I agree erika
2017-04-05 06:37:14 PM wandapoulson change conversation ask questions
2017-04-05 06:37:15 PM marciatrimiew I like the idea of asking for help..I am working on asking for help..have a tendency to want to do things for the residents...
2017-04-05 06:37:17 PM kbertocci It's important to have more than one activity available in sensory and 1:1 visits. If they get bored and start acting out with behaviors, it is easy to have them choose another activity than to try to force the previous, undesirable one
2017-04-05 06:37:34 PM asjodin I have found that in a situation it is best to remove the resident from the situation and find another enviorment that is less stressful
2017-04-05 06:37:35 PM aleda yes so true
2017-04-05 06:37:38 PM cchase we call that "redirection"
2017-04-05 06:37:46 PM catiah If I can't manager the behavior I ask for help
2017-04-05 06:37:51 PM cchase you want to redirect the action or thought
2017-04-05 06:37:56 PM marilumolina redirected -resident
2017-04-05 06:38:12 PM aleda we have a tag your out approach also
2017-04-05 06:38:13 PM cchase yes..... so give ways to redirect
2017-04-05 06:38:15 PM bcramer I built a beach on our patio two years ago with sand, water, sound and smells. The residents really enjoyed all the sensory stimulation. we pretty much hit them all. Hearing, smelling, feeling, taste, etc
2017-04-05 06:38:22 PM valei5 when I have residents with very disruptive brhaviors, I have to document it in the AOD systemwhen I'm doing charting at the end of the day or at the end of a program.
2017-04-05 06:38:24 PM cchase great aleda !!
2017-04-05 06:38:30 PM wandapoulson snacks
2017-04-05 06:38:34 PM kbertocci The beach idea is amazing
2017-04-05 06:38:39 PM asjodin offer your hand and say come with me i want to show you something
2017-04-05 06:38:53 PM aleda I have tagge aa out plenty of times sometimes in the moment it takes a new person
2017-04-05 06:39:00 PM cchase yes - wanda the simple redirect with food is very effective
2017-04-05 06:39:00 PM erikalmascia We have the beach theme box. Somewhere.....
2017-04-05 06:39:06 PM aleda i always am sure that i dont hurt aa feeling
2017-04-05 06:39:08 PM catiah I did that many times asjodin, it worked most of the times
2017-04-05 06:39:14 PM marciatrimiew Some residents can be easily agitated..I can tell by the expression on their face.
2017-04-05 06:39:24 PM aleda yes face shows
2017-04-05 06:39:27 PM wandapoulson music sing to them
2017-04-05 06:39:28 PM catiah right marcia
2017-04-05 06:39:35 PM asjodin yes it does depend on the person and situation and also the enviorment in general
2017-04-05 06:39:39 PM cchase yes --- when are they getting agitated - what is going on around them
2017-04-05 06:39:44 PM aleda we have one that gets over stmulated by large groups yet nac bring to large group
2017-04-05 06:39:51 PM cchase is it happening at the same time everyday
2017-04-05 06:39:52 PM schmiess1 for one resident we talk about accordion music(a past interest) and it distracts them with what we are doing.
2017-04-05 06:39:59 PM cchase in the same place everyday
2017-04-05 06:40:06 PM asjodin some are scared in larger groups or loud noises
2017-04-05 06:40:09 PM cchase with the same person everyday
2017-04-05 06:40:32 PM kbertocci Some like to discuss their family/previous career, as it calms them down thinking about past memories and experiences.
2017-04-05 06:40:33 PM aleda I love one to one we work on bird houses and birdfeeders
2017-04-05 06:40:45 PM wandapoulson yes thats important to know
2017-04-05 06:40:50 PM marilumolina usually sundown, its the hardest time
2017-04-05 06:40:51 PM cchase I prefer to redirect with success than medicate to debate
2017-04-05 06:40:57 PM marciatrimiew with one person, it happens when someone else that I don't like is talking and sharing
2017-04-05 06:40:58 PM erikalmascia We have some residents that are like that. We have a lot of activities to choose from. If ther resident doesn't like the large group we have small groups to go to as well.
2017-04-05 06:40:59 PM asjodin I like it!
2017-04-05 06:41:00 PM catiah I work on bird watching and fish watching
2017-04-05 06:41:05 PM aleda we hate medication
2017-04-05 06:41:12 PM asjodin we diffuse lavendar
2017-04-05 06:41:20 PM bcramer some of the acting out behaviour is something as simple as they need to go to the bathroom and may not be able to communicate that well, or they are hungry, simple stuff that means we sometimes need to read between the lines.
2017-04-05 06:41:32 PM asjodin or the peace and calming blend through young living oils
2017-04-05 06:41:32 PM cchase yes - great one bcramer
2017-04-05 06:41:32 PM catiah we too
2017-04-05 06:41:36 PM cchase very good
2017-04-05 06:41:37 PM marciatrimiew diffuse lavendar...how
2017-04-05 06:41:40 PM aleda bird watching i supply whole peanuts in res window stellars come and put 2 whole peanuts in mouth always funny
2017-04-05 06:41:41 PM schmiess1 our facility uses lavendar patches
2017-04-05 06:41:43 PM erikalmascia bcramer, you are right
2017-04-05 06:41:47 PM asjodin with a diffuser
2017-04-05 06:41:51 PM erikalmascia Most of the time they need something.
2017-04-05 06:41:57 PM cchase so they rock in the chair...may be agitated b/c they need to go to the bathroom
2017-04-05 06:42:00 PM asjodin we got ours through young living
2017-04-05 06:42:09 PM cchase or the depends are too tight
2017-04-05 06:42:14 PM erikalmascia or they want attention. 10 minutes of your time can go along way.
2017-04-05 06:42:15 PM kbertocci We have a few "sanding boxes" for the males (in particular). There are several pieces of sandpaper, wooden birdhouses, and wooden objects. For some it brings back past careers, for others it is just a fun activity.
2017-04-05 06:42:25 PM catiah Most of the time everything they need is attention
2017-04-05 06:42:30 PM marilumolina the bowel care it is soooooooo important , that probably most of the time its behavior -related
2017-04-05 06:42:32 PM cchase yup erika
2017-04-05 06:42:54 PM marciatrimiew ok ...I need that sometimes for myself(smile)..exploring aromatherapy benefits. May put a basket of lavendar potpouri in the room
2017-04-05 06:42:56 PM aleda we have the guys work in garden and sand down the furniture to repaint for outside maintenance can usually give handy things as well
2017-04-05 06:42:57 PM cchase yup - BM are monitored...
2017-04-05 06:43:02 PM wandapoulson yes toileting can help alot
2017-04-05 06:43:26 PM erikalmascia Everything is monitored. lol
2017-04-05 06:43:35 PM aleda i aggree behaviors can be easily tracked to needs most of the time
2017-04-05 06:43:43 PM cchase okay -- so are you pros ready for a case study to access??
2017-04-05 06:43:44 PM kbertocci Our administrator just recently shared with me that she wants to implement aroma therapy and inscents into our activities.
2017-04-05 06:43:46 PM asjodin we had two ladies that were fighting---figured out both their husbands names were the same and both were very suspicious of the others.
2017-04-05 06:43:49 PM aleda yes
2017-04-05 06:43:56 PM marciatrimiew what's really happening during "sundown"?
2017-04-05 06:44:13 PM aleda the moon and water in our bodies?
2017-04-05 06:44:18 PM catiah wow, interesting asjodin...
2017-04-05 06:44:46 PM marciatrimiew Oh my goodness asjodin....
2017-04-05 06:45:02 PM erikalmascia I keep thinking about the kbertocci. I don't know how well that is going to go over. On pc 4th floor, they actually do it in the hallways.
2017-04-05 06:45:04 PM catiah We can write a book....
2017-04-05 06:45:08 PM marilumolina case study?
2017-04-05 06:45:12 PM asjodin that is where our behavior management team came in very handy
2017-04-05 06:45:13 PM erikalmascia The complained for a little, but now they like it.
2017-04-05 06:45:20 PM cchase sundown is a time of day when they are extremely confused... music - dancing sometimes helps
2017-04-05 06:45:43 PM catiah I see it everyday celeste
2017-04-05 06:45:47 PM marciatrimiew ok thanks..
2017-04-05 06:45:51 PM kbertocci I was thinking maybe just start with it outside so the smell won't be overbearing. If they like it, we can move it to a lounge for small group.
2017-04-05 06:45:57 PM cchase I believe that the internal human clock starts to go off balance with the disease progression
2017-04-05 06:46:11 PM erikalmascia I used to work on a floor that we called wild wild west. It was the west wing of the nursing home and they put all the sun down patients there.
2017-04-05 06:46:16 PM catiah I believe it too
2017-04-05 06:46:20 PM aleda so is sundowning mostly for res with dementia
2017-04-05 06:46:21 PM cchase thus, they are up at night.. or sleep too much in the daytime
2017-04-05 06:46:28 PM erikalmascia It is awful to witness, but it was my favorite place to work.
2017-04-05 06:46:31 PM cchase yes aleda
2017-04-05 06:46:35 PM marilumolina ooohhh erika .
2017-04-05 06:46:47 PM cchase ok case study ready??
2017-04-05 06:46:50 PM asjodin yes
2017-04-05 06:46:51 PM kbertocci yes
2017-04-05 06:46:51 PM catiah I had a resident she walked all night
2017-04-05 06:46:54 PM aleda ready
2017-04-05 06:46:55 PM marilumolina yes
2017-04-05 06:46:58 PM schmiess1 we notice the lighting was a problem with it being dark outside and to bright inside and with the reflection on the windows
2017-04-05 06:47:06 PM catiah why not?
2017-04-05 06:47:11 PM cchase Mary picks up her mom every Wed to go out for dinner
2017-04-05 06:47:31 PM cchase this wed. Mary got to the front door and her mom was all ready
2017-04-05 06:47:33 PM isabel1 enter the chat room
2017-04-05 06:47:47 PM isabel1 hi ms celeste
2017-04-05 06:47:57 PM cchase so she went to the restaurant with her mom
2017-04-05 06:48:16 PM cchase when they went to sit down..the waiter offered to take mom coat
2017-04-05 06:48:30 PM cchase mom happily let her take it but .....
2017-04-05 06:49:06 PM cchase mom was in her slip and bra... WHAT WOULD YOU DO??
2017-04-05 06:49:16 PM erikalmascia :0
2017-04-05 06:49:26 PM cchase hey isabel
2017-04-05 06:49:29 PM aleda I would say mom its so cold maybe we should both stay in coats
2017-04-05 06:49:31 PM catiah put her coat back!
2017-04-05 06:49:36 PM wandapoulson oh wow
2017-04-05 06:49:37 PM erikalmascia Let her keep the coat
2017-04-05 06:49:48 PM bcramer Although they call it sundowning, it really honestly can happen any part of the day. It is the behaviours not the time of day that makes it sundowning. I believe it used to happen around the evening most of the time when people were coming home from work, so some of the residents are "coming home from work" and wish to start their evening activities. In today's facilities with artificial lighting and such, sundowning often happens any time of day. I am no expert, this is just research I have done
2017-04-05 06:49:58 PM cchase she took her coat off..
2017-04-05 06:50:06 PM cchase what'z next
2017-04-05 06:50:08 PM wandapoulson leave coat on or take her back to get dressed
2017-04-05 06:50:09 PM asjodin oh my. I am sure it happens. If they jacket isn't too bulky and in the way have her put her jacket back on.....if not...hope that you are able to shed layers and offer her one
2017-04-05 06:50:12 PM marciatrimiew put her coat back on in a gentle way not to startle her or to draw attention to what is going on.
2017-04-05 06:50:15 PM isabel1 I'm back. though i missed a lot otday, i'm gonna join you next chat
2017-04-05 06:50:25 PM schmiess1 mom i forgot my purse back home, we need to go and get it and come right back

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