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2020-07-09 07:20:16 PM lynnh it coud mean bathroom
2020-07-09 07:20:17 PM turnerjennifer Gentle approach. Don't rush to them and speaking with your hands
2020-07-09 07:20:18 PM karenb It was a lot easier before the Covid resprictions.
2020-07-09 07:20:21 PM cchase when it's an attention thing - you can use a timer
2020-07-09 07:20:21 PM lbaker1989 I use their name and a MR. or Ms. or Mrs. in front
2020-07-09 07:20:26 PM gailgilberto listening is critical
2020-07-09 07:20:26 PM marisah4 i have a resident who screams help all day long
2020-07-09 07:20:27 PM sherryllincoln yes kurty1 welcome
2020-07-09 07:20:32 PM kurty1 thank you
2020-07-09 07:20:33 PM serinamcwha set boundaries when you have an attention seeker
2020-07-09 07:20:35 PM nettaw19 Kurty1 yes
2020-07-09 07:20:35 PM clarissam when i have a resident calling for help i always see what they want no matter Help can mean alot of different reason
2020-07-09 07:20:42 PM serinamcwha "I have 10 minutes before my next appointment"
2020-07-09 07:20:43 PM suzannemmartin Everyone is looking for any attention these days since we have no visitors allowed in the facility. I try my best to get around to all Residents each day, but I usually only get to a few each day and make it more about a quality visit
2020-07-09 07:20:45 PM melh first thing first
2020-07-09 07:20:48 PM melodyr focusing on individual, eye contact
2020-07-09 07:20:48 PM ksellke1 left the chat room
2020-07-09 07:20:50 PM susanpmazziotta I notices karenb mentioned spanish speakers-we are fourtunate to have translation phones if necessary and I work with some of the team that may speak their language to help with communication as well.
2020-07-09 07:20:50 PM michelled Only a nick name if that is what they prefer
2020-07-09 07:20:51 PM stargie69 use proper form of address
2020-07-09 07:20:58 PM lwilliams10 i do too- sometimes they could just need to go the bathroom, maybe hungry, or just dont want to be alone
2020-07-09 07:21:01 PM ksellke1 enter the chat room
2020-07-09 07:21:01 PM cchase the timer is set for just a minute first then a little longer each time
2020-07-09 07:21:03 PM paula12 we also have a resident who yells help and she usually needs to use the restroom
2020-07-09 07:21:13 PM sierrafannin we started calling one of our male participants Poppa and he went for a respite stay and told the staff at the facility that he would like to be called Poppa :)
2020-07-09 07:21:23 PM nlisdahl I know some staff calls the residents by "honey", "sweetie". I think they should call their names to make them feel more comfortable.
2020-07-09 07:21:25 PM turnerjennifer I always ask them in my initial assessment what they like to be called and add it to the careplan
2020-07-09 07:21:27 PM kayleeserafini One of our residents yells help every 5 minutes but when you ask what's wrong they say nothing and that they are okay. It may be a habit or for attention.
2020-07-09 07:21:32 PM ehorton timer
2020-07-09 07:21:37 PM dewardrd Tammy I think all you can do is trey to make them feel heard and cared for.
2020-07-09 07:21:38 PM dianemgonzalez we have a resident who yells help when she just wants someone to be with her for a little bit
2020-07-09 07:21:38 PM marisah4 ours has mental issues and is lonely the ones who screams help all day
2020-07-09 07:21:40 PM cchase till finally you go see them before the timer goes off - when they do not expect you to visit - it works
2020-07-09 07:21:40 PM cynmoe Always be kind and use your normal pase, they know when you're in a hurry.
2020-07-09 07:21:42 PM arshieta83 i alway call my residents mr so and so or mrs and they get mad at me like call me by my first name and i have to explain i was raised to say mr. and mrs.
2020-07-09 07:21:46 PM marisah4 he finally got a provate aide
2020-07-09 07:21:48 PM kurty1 I know when i first started as an Activities Assistant I always made the mistake by talking to the residents as I would with my own children.
2020-07-09 07:21:50 PM marisah4 provate
2020-07-09 07:21:52 PM melh need to be sure they like the cute names cause they might not like that
2020-07-09 07:21:53 PM smithtammyl i have tried to bring herto her room which seems to be what everyone else does and that does not work
2020-07-09 07:21:54 PM turnerjennifer I will have to use the timer idea!
2020-07-09 07:21:55 PM diovanneb @turnerjennifer that's a good idea
2020-07-09 07:21:56 PM maryneals48 call them by there name with mr. or Mrs.
2020-07-09 07:22:05 PM julielangenderfer No one likes to be talked down to.
2020-07-09 07:22:06 PM sherryllincoln oh Sierra my heart....
2020-07-09 07:22:07 PM lynnh interesting the timer
2020-07-09 07:22:10 PM maninder yeah that reduces instant gratification
2020-07-09 07:22:13 PM melh you hear someone calling a resident by a nickname ask the resident do you like that
2020-07-09 07:22:13 PM heidimilesmetcalfe If a person is feeling sad, let them express their feeling. Do not dimiss a person's worries sometimes the best thing to do is just listen, and show that you there for them
2020-07-09 07:22:14 PM sierrafannin Most of our staff calls them Mrs. Linda or Mrs. Debbie same for the Mr's
2020-07-09 07:22:19 PM feliciasuominen i akways use Mr. and Misses
2020-07-09 07:22:24 PM paula12 i agree i will try the timer
2020-07-09 07:22:25 PM michelled timer is a good idea
2020-07-09 07:22:25 PM cchase introduce yourself each and every single time
2020-07-09 07:22:25 PM lbaker1989 the timer is an interesting idea i will have to try it
2020-07-09 07:22:33 PM smithtammyl who thank you i will try this tomorrow
2020-07-09 07:22:35 PM jessiev1 yes
2020-07-09 07:22:35 PM cchase then ask what they like to be called
2020-07-09 07:22:36 PM julielangenderfer Thats different for everyone, but htats what assessments and getting to know residents on an individiual basis is important
2020-07-09 07:22:40 PM serinamcwha wear your badge! It's required in my facility
2020-07-09 07:22:42 PM nlisdahl The timer is a good idea.
2020-07-09 07:22:46 PM melh yes exactly
2020-07-09 07:22:50 PM suzannemmartin I wear a name badge every day but I still introduce myself each time I go in the room
2020-07-09 07:22:51 PM marisah4 yes i always wear mine
2020-07-09 07:22:56 PM gailgilberto i find it important to listen to them now espically with the virus. They have real concerns
2020-07-09 07:22:57 PM lynnh I always do and knock on their door
2020-07-09 07:22:57 PM melh what would you like them to call you
2020-07-09 07:22:57 PM paula12 i always introduce myself evrytime i enter the room
2020-07-09 07:22:59 PM turnerjennifer and remember that the same thing won't work with every resident
2020-07-09 07:23:00 PM lwilliams10 i ask what they preferred to be called when doing the PELI Assessment
2020-07-09 07:23:03 PM racheldonohoue Always knock on the resident's door and say who it is. Never just enter their room. It is their home.
2020-07-09 07:23:04 PM lbaker1989 I introduce myself all the time
2020-07-09 07:23:07 PM arshieta83 name tag is a part of uniform
2020-07-09 07:23:09 PM dewardrd We are not suppose to ask some one to remember. We are supposed to help them reminese.
2020-07-09 07:23:11 PM ehorton make tshirts wth face and name on them
2020-07-09 07:23:15 PM cchase Use humor and direct communication style with caution when interacting with non-Western residents
2020-07-09 07:23:17 PM michelled Knock and ask if it is ok to come in
2020-07-09 07:23:18 PM michaeld Always introduce yourself
2020-07-09 07:23:20 PM tashawade Some residents just want to be heard. Sittiing down and listening to what they have to say goes a long way. More now with COVID. They are lonely and miss their family.
2020-07-09 07:23:21 PM suzannemmartin yes they like for you to wait when you knock on their doors
2020-07-09 07:23:21 PM maninder Good to introduce yourself every time in addition to wearing a badge
2020-07-09 07:23:22 PM heidimilesmetcalfe Make sure that your body language and facial expression macth what your are saying
2020-07-09 07:23:27 PM nlisdahl I always wear my badge and I introduce myself to the residents.
2020-07-09 07:23:31 PM melh always knock announce who you are and get ok to enter
2020-07-09 07:23:31 PM susanpmazziotta I want to mention again, being a good listener is critical to making a connection.
2020-07-09 07:23:31 PM gwenbess i started my job afer covid, i would show the residents my badge, then say this is what i look like.
2020-07-09 07:23:40 PM jessiev1 We find out what they like to be addressed as during assessment. We have a lot of residents that prefer nick names
2020-07-09 07:23:41 PM serinamcwha i like that gwen!
2020-07-09 07:23:43 PM gailgilberto always knock on the door that is respect for the individual
2020-07-09 07:23:47 PM lbaker1989 you should always wear your name badge and on the left side
2020-07-09 07:23:48 PM melh yes
2020-07-09 07:23:51 PM julielangenderfer Always knock on the door
2020-07-09 07:23:53 PM serinamcwha i agree!
2020-07-09 07:23:53 PM smithtammyl I always introduce myself everytime i enter a room
2020-07-09 07:23:57 PM travesmith Always introduce yourself to residents
2020-07-09 07:23:58 PM maninder Humor ties in again with getting to know their 'language'
2020-07-09 07:23:58 PM lbaker1989 so when you shake hands it will show
2020-07-09 07:23:59 PM julielangenderfer I cant stand when people barge into rooms
2020-07-09 07:24:00 PM suzannemmartin its nice to have a badge with a picture, mine just has my name and title on it
2020-07-09 07:24:01 PM melodyr we have to wear our name badge each day and when i enter a room of a new resident i introduce myself and show my badge
2020-07-09 07:24:01 PM sierrafannin We do small groups of tea normally for the ladies and the men have a men's group they attend M-F
2020-07-09 07:24:02 PM flossie I address them by mr and mrs and learned not to call them nicknames in my CNA class but I have learned that some agitated residents will calm down if you speak to them softly and call them honey or sweetie... But I'm in texas so maybe its a southern thing lol
2020-07-09 07:24:02 PM lwilliams10 yes name tags are helpful!!
2020-07-09 07:24:04 PM feliciasuominen my name is a little difficult to say for some since it is in spanish so i always make a joke about how to say it and its a bit of an icebreaker!
2020-07-09 07:24:07 PM maryneals48 right always knock an say your name
2020-07-09 07:24:10 PM ehorton my badge is on a lanyard
2020-07-09 07:24:13 PM ksellke1 We Alaways knock and say our names
2020-07-09 07:24:16 PM serinamcwha nice felicia!
2020-07-09 07:24:16 PM paula12 we have to knock everytime we enter a room
2020-07-09 07:24:19 PM diovanneb Some non-western residents they like it when you call them with Mr. or Mrs or Miss. Unlike our western residents, they prefer to be called just by their names
2020-07-09 07:24:21 PM racheldonohoue Have any of you ever accepted gifts from your residents?
2020-07-09 07:24:23 PM melodyr My badge is on a lanyard as well
2020-07-09 07:24:26 PM yadi1 Yes, knocking on the door and introducing myself before going in always helps. Sometimes, they say. Thank you for knocking.
2020-07-09 07:24:31 PM barbaramclaurin1 I wear name tag daily as well. I also introduce myself to the dementia seniors each time. I can ell even on the phone calls that I am having to explain who I am more even though we speak weekly.
2020-07-09 07:24:33 PM turnerjennifer Never!
2020-07-09 07:24:34 PM julielangenderfer We dont accept gifts
2020-07-09 07:24:37 PM smithtammyl yes i agree
2020-07-09 07:24:37 PM nettaw19 We are not allowed to accept gifts
2020-07-09 07:24:38 PM lwilliams10 no we are not allowed excepting gifts from residents
2020-07-09 07:24:40 PM melodyr We are not allowed to accept gifts from residents
2020-07-09 07:24:42 PM michelled I dont take any gifts
2020-07-09 07:24:44 PM ehorton nope
2020-07-09 07:24:44 PM jessiev1 no
2020-07-09 07:24:44 PM maryneals48 agree
2020-07-09 07:24:44 PM julielangenderfer even though there are alot of residents want to give us candy and the like
2020-07-09 07:24:44 PM serinamcwha no gifts here - exploitation
2020-07-09 07:24:47 PM dewardrd We should not directly say No to a resident. But rather redirect.
2020-07-09 07:24:47 PM melh it also goes to culture if they like mr mrs sir ect
2020-07-09 07:24:50 PM tashawade I agree with knocking on the door and introducing yourself
2020-07-09 07:24:51 PM michaeld Keep a warm smile on your face as well
2020-07-09 07:24:51 PM diovanneb its not advisabel to accept gifts from residents
2020-07-09 07:24:53 PM lbaker1989 nope! can not accept gifts
2020-07-09 07:24:53 PM erittenhouse1683 First thing I normally ask them is what they would like to be called.
2020-07-09 07:24:54 PM careyjeff AGREE NO GIFTS
2020-07-09 07:24:56 PM ksellke1 we have a lady who likes to color and she gifts her artwork to staff
2020-07-09 07:24:57 PM clcroom We are not allowed to accept gifts.
2020-07-09 07:24:58 PM cchase you should always offer choices - offer two things that either one works for you -but let them choose one of them
2020-07-09 07:25:01 PM susanpmazziotta Heidimilesmetcalfe makes a wonderful point-body language and facial expression is critical...
2020-07-09 07:25:09 PM nlisdahl We are not allowed to accept gifts from the residents.
2020-07-09 07:25:10 PM careyjeff YES LET TJE
2020-07-09 07:25:13 PM michelled Choice is huge for them
2020-07-09 07:25:14 PM sierrafannin We have several participants that call us by name which is wonderful
2020-07-09 07:25:14 PM gracepadua Choices are good
2020-07-09 07:25:15 PM dianemgonzalez no gifts, unless they make a card or something
2020-07-09 07:25:15 PM melh always give choice
2020-07-09 07:25:15 PM yadi1 I do not receive gifts from Residents that is a big no at our facility.
2020-07-09 07:25:20 PM ehorton yes let them
2020-07-09 07:25:22 PM nettaw19 Our VP is extremley strict about it too.. We will be terminated
2020-07-09 07:25:26 PM gracepadua Residents are always trying to give me gifts
2020-07-09 07:25:27 PM kurty1 from my own experience sometime managment don't knock, they sometimes just walk into a room without knocking. I am currently a cna and on a daily basis this something that happens frequently.
2020-07-09 07:25:27 PM suzannemmartin They like to make choices of what they want to do or eat it makes them feel like they are in control
2020-07-09 07:25:32 PM melh giving gofts comes across as a bribe or favoring
2020-07-09 07:25:32 PM paula12 i offer to activities always
2020-07-09 07:25:34 PM ehorton decide choice
2020-07-09 07:25:40 PM careyjeff YES LET THEM HAVE A CHOICE. EMPOWER THEM
2020-07-09 07:25:47 PM michelled right
2020-07-09 07:25:48 PM lwilliams10 yes we have had staff fired due to taking gifts from residents
2020-07-09 07:25:48 PM maninder yeah avoid politiely if you are offered gifts
2020-07-09 07:25:48 PM barbaramclaurin1 They are always trying to give me gifts or pay for things. When I tell them there is no need, they seem almost surprised but they know that I care.
2020-07-09 07:25:48 PM cchase like saying - you can wear the blue shirt or the green one - then say the green one does bring out the color of your eyes
2020-07-09 07:25:51 PM diovanneb We are supposed to knock on their door everytime
2020-07-09 07:25:51 PM marisah4 they always want to give me their food haha
2020-07-09 07:25:52 PM gracepadua They sometimes hand me a wad of cash and im like NO
2020-07-09 07:25:53 PM karenb we have a lady that makes jewlery. She is hurt if you dont accept her necklaces.
2020-07-09 07:25:57 PM jjmiller227 Very important to offer choices
2020-07-09 07:26:01 PM cchase thye pick the gree one
2020-07-09 07:26:03 PM sierrafannin Bingo prize choices are their hardest decisions
2020-07-09 07:26:08 PM michr I like that about showing the ballet teacher the swan lake videos. What a great idea to help bring a memory for her.
2020-07-09 07:26:09 PM heidimilesmetcalfe Repharse rather than repeat, if the person doesn't understand what you're saying. Use non- verbal communication to help like example picture of someone or things
2020-07-09 07:26:09 PM smithtammyl so when i do my programs offer another choice if they dont want to join
2020-07-09 07:26:13 PM gailgilberto don't treat them like they are old
2020-07-09 07:26:13 PM vgreen Being able to choose makes them feel apart of being engaged
2020-07-09 07:26:17 PM maninder agree to their choice and compliment them to brighten their days as well
2020-07-09 07:26:35 PM melh nd having choice gives them control
2020-07-09 07:26:37 PM suzannemmartin They love compliments as well, I always try to find something nice to say about how their hair looks or what they are wearing
2020-07-09 07:26:39 PM cchase you can be fired for taking money or anything else even if it's offered to you
2020-07-09 07:26:39 PM paula12 i also do care and give the resident choices they always feel better when they can decide what to wear
2020-07-09 07:26:39 PM michaeld kurty1 Yes. Managment can be that way sometimes
2020-07-09 07:26:41 PM careyjeff SAME WITH SNACKS
2020-07-09 07:26:43 PM lwilliams10 i put bingo prizes in little gift bags and let them pick one randomly and eahtever is inside is what they get. It has cut down on time of choosing tremendously.
2020-07-09 07:26:48 PM maryneals48 choices are great
2020-07-09 07:26:53 PM gailgilberto i find they love making decisions
2020-07-09 07:26:56 PM melh 4
2020-07-09 07:26:58 PM dewardrd I have a very commanding voice so I sometimes get in trouble. I need to soften it with some residents for that very reason.
2020-07-09 07:26:58 PM bonnie enter the chat room
2020-07-09 07:27:00 PM smithtammyl yes thats happened at our plac
2020-07-09 07:27:04 PM turnerjennifer Yes making choices empowers them
2020-07-09 07:27:06 PM yadi1 that is a good point.
2020-07-09 07:27:10 PM michelled I try to warn staff about taking gifts not all listen
2020-07-09 07:27:12 PM melodyr offer choices absolutely, we have residents that do better with only a few choices, as too many overwhelm them.
2020-07-09 07:27:15 PM vgreen Asking them their opinions and allowing them to tell you the facts as they know them, is very pleasing
2020-07-09 07:27:16 PM lynnh yes we would be fired
2020-07-09 07:27:18 PM arshieta83 knocking is very important even if they cant tell you to come in because that is cinsider a invasion of privacy other wise
2020-07-09 07:27:20 PM sierrafannin Thats awesome idea! We have stuffed ballons and did a punch a cup choices before, they seem to really enjoy that
2020-07-09 07:27:24 PM nlisdahl Giving compliments always make the residents feel better and to bring their smile too.
2020-07-09 07:27:31 PM clcroom If I'm offered anything, I suggest donating to the bingo cart so that maybe more people can enjoy it.
2020-07-09 07:27:34 PM marisah4 you must knock always
2020-07-09 07:27:35 PM serinamcwha because we are a non-profit, when a resident asks about tipping, we refer them to our foundation department and encourage them to give to the employee emergency fund -
2020-07-09 07:27:41 PM smithtammyl staff took a gift after the resident said they could have it she was later let go
2020-07-09 07:27:42 PM gailgilberto we had them plan an entire party and did they ever feel special
2020-07-09 07:27:49 PM michelled They get the biggest smiles when you tell them how good they look today
2020-07-09 07:27:54 PM lbaker1989 yes you would be fired if you took money that a resident gave you
2020-07-09 07:28:04 PM kayleeserafini left the chat room
2020-07-09 07:28:06 PM clarissam giving them any choices helps they know what they want to do
2020-07-09 07:28:07 PM melh you could say thanks on the gift if they are insistant and dispay it in the activity room or office so that its a part of the decor and not yours
2020-07-09 07:28:08 PM gracepadua I have never taken it
2020-07-09 07:28:08 PM nettaw19 EXPLOITATION
2020-07-09 07:28:08 PM arshieta83 no gifts
2020-07-09 07:28:10 PM maninder yes- a good alternative is to put towards charity o
2020-07-09 07:28:10 PM barbaramclaurin1 That's what I do, I offer their suggestion of gifts for the bingo cart,
2020-07-09 07:28:11 PM sierrafannin We end our daily exercise with everyone giving a smile or funny face and they look forward to that
2020-07-09 07:28:11 PM gailgilberto we all want to be complimented
2020-07-09 07:28:13 PM kayleeserafini enter the chat room
2020-07-09 07:28:13 PM marisah4 yes i love to tell them they look sharp
2020-07-09 07:28:16 PM cchase keep in mind hearing deficits in communications
2020-07-09 07:28:18 PM careyjeff LET THEM SUGGEST ACTIVITIES TOO. SOME HAVE GREAT IDEAS
2020-07-09 07:28:19 PM smithtammyl thats an awesome idea thanks for that
2020-07-09 07:28:20 PM kurty1 sometimes they are very pushy with giving gifts including the the residents family members. Normally when that happens i always bring to my DON
2020-07-09 07:28:21 PM gracepadua But there's that awkward part where I tell them no and they get mad
2020-07-09 07:28:22 PM yadi1 I love too see Residents smile.
2020-07-09 07:28:23 PM jessiev1 yes
2020-07-09 07:28:28 PM lwilliams10 yes we always encourage and cheer for residents with all groups rather it be a game we are playing or a craft we are doing
2020-07-09 07:28:30 PM dewardrd The masks are a problemfor alot of residents who watch your face alot.
2020-07-09 07:28:34 PM barbaramclaurin1 yes hearing aids.
2020-07-09 07:28:43 PM suzannemmartin I just made a raised garden bed for residents who are in wheelchairs to be able to reach and I had two residents help me make it, they are so proud of what we did together, I even let them do some of the drilling
2020-07-09 07:28:44 PM melh have fun with the mask
2020-07-09 07:28:46 PM kayleeserafini White boards are helpful when hearing is an issue
2020-07-09 07:28:48 PM paula12 i have a woman who is deaf we have to write everything down
2020-07-09 07:28:48 PM cchase also likewise - compromised vision can lead to miscommunications
2020-07-09 07:28:49 PM bonnie We allow gifts if its food but nothing else!
2020-07-09 07:28:52 PM sierrafannin Their smile makes everything worth it! All the planning, prepping and late nights!
2020-07-09 07:28:53 PM clarissam yes some have really good ideas they know what they want to do
2020-07-09 07:28:53 PM jessiev1 as well as aphasia
2020-07-09 07:28:53 PM ksellke1 Minimising the background noise and being face to face with hearing impared people
2020-07-09 07:28:55 PM maninder agree
2020-07-09 07:28:56 PM melh make faces and silly designs to help
2020-07-09 07:28:56 PM lbaker1989 hearing aids help the residents hear better
2020-07-09 07:28:59 PM diovanneb We have a family member who never miss on sending us lunch every tuesday!
2020-07-09 07:29:03 PM sherryllincoln Put a smile on your mask
2020-07-09 07:29:07 PM heidimilesmetcalfe I agree on that
2020-07-09 07:29:07 PM michelled Yes if hard of hearing in one ear sit at the good one
2020-07-09 07:29:12 PM arshieta83 good lightin g
2020-07-09 07:29:17 PM cchase decrements in language comprehension and production cause communication issues
2020-07-09 07:29:17 PM maninder you can get with "clear" window masks
2020-07-09 07:29:20 PM tashawade I love seeing the resident's face after you have given them a compliement or told them something they like to hear. They seem so happy in the momnet
2020-07-09 07:29:22 PM arshieta83 good lighting
2020-07-09 07:29:25 PM turnerjennifer for the residents who need to see your mouth, you could always use the app on your phone that looks like a mouth and it moves to what you say
2020-07-09 07:29:25 PM susanpmazziotta Another way we communicate with our patients is by providing them opportunities to personalize their post-acute Skilled nursing bedroom. Many enjoy pictures of family or pets. I have found if they have no one to provide them a picture of their favorite sports team or college or other interest such as musicians or just some art printed off internet and hung for decoration. This often initates good conversation.
2020-07-09 07:29:31 PM vgreen I will take the money and return it to their trust account. That can make an older person feel some kind of way, There is some reason they want to do that for you. Just return it to their account or their family. Sometimes, it's just something they have always done.
2020-07-09 07:29:33 PM gwenbess My residents love trivia. We have had some of the best converstaions to come out of simple trivia questions. They really open up and share experiences. That opens up the line of communitcation and you can get a lot of feedback.
2020-07-09 07:29:34 PM nlisdahl It's important to show them compassion, loving even we have mask on because they can see our body language, expressions that shows to them.
2020-07-09 07:29:47 PM smithtammyl they love it when i play music for them in the morning i think it gets them going lol
2020-07-09 07:29:47 PM arshieta83 get rid of background noice
2020-07-09 07:29:48 PM barbaramclaurin1 One senior educated me that when things are too loud that it causes her hearing aide to distort the sound and she can't hear. So I try to be mindful of that as well.
2020-07-09 07:30:01 PM sierrafannin Trivia is a big activitiy at our center and man do we have some smart cookies!
2020-07-09 07:30:04 PM melh yes maks that are clear so they can see your mouth and read your lips
2020-07-09 07:30:04 PM michaeld CNAs make the best activities professionals
2020-07-09 07:30:05 PM travesmith If a resident is confused do not try to convience them or tell them that theyre confused. That could cause a catastrophic reaction
2020-07-09 07:30:05 PM ksellke1 We have a resident who whispers, ALWAYS...LOL
2020-07-09 07:30:12 PM marisah4 thats good to know
2020-07-09 07:30:12 PM maninder especially during this time, they need extra compassion because this is not normal to them
2020-07-09 07:30:13 PM flossie mine love trivia also
2020-07-09 07:30:15 PM diovanneb that's right barabara
2020-07-09 07:30:15 PM lbaker1989 my residents love the trivia
2020-07-09 07:30:17 PM feliciasuominen i wave and usually do thumbs up/down and it helps them understand a little better
2020-07-09 07:30:19 PM paula12 yes background noise is so distracting
2020-07-09 07:30:20 PM sierrafannin I tell them all the time, they have probably forgotten more than Ill ever know
2020-07-09 07:30:22 PM smithtammyl me to hard to understand some of them
2020-07-09 07:30:24 PM suzannemmartin We play name that tune on Fridays and these residents know their songs
2020-07-09 07:30:24 PM yadi1 I still can not do group activities, I'm doing lots of 1:1 activities, the Residents love the one on one attention, they have even asked me if this is something I can keep on doing even if the protocol lifts.
2020-07-09 07:30:25 PM sierrafannin so smart
2020-07-09 07:30:26 PM ehorton trivia hit
2020-07-09 07:30:26 PM susanpmazziotta turnerjennifer-I didn't know about the mouth app. I will have to look into that!
2020-07-09 07:30:29 PM cchase do you include the resident when meeting with family members about them
2020-07-09 07:30:29 PM gailgilberto yes, i often feel music is to loud
2020-07-09 07:30:31 PM michelled mine love trivia as well. We have a man who comes in and does trivia with them
2020-07-09 07:30:33 PM maryneals48 bingo is a winner
2020-07-09 07:30:35 PM julielangenderfer Always!
2020-07-09 07:30:37 PM smithtammyl yes
2020-07-09 07:30:39 PM marisah4 yes
2020-07-09 07:30:39 PM dianemgonzalez love trivia
2020-07-09 07:30:40 PM diovanneb yes
2020-07-09 07:30:41 PM lynnh Trivia they love i do that everyday after exercise
2020-07-09 07:30:41 PM turnerjennifer don't interrupt is another effective way of communication
2020-07-09 07:30:41 PM maninder ALWAYSSS!!
2020-07-09 07:30:42 PM jamie7 always
2020-07-09 07:30:43 PM serinamcwha absolutely include the residents when meeting with family!
2020-07-09 07:30:44 PM lbaker1989 yes! they love the bingo!
2020-07-09 07:30:44 PM cchase never make them feel that they have no voice
2020-07-09 07:30:44 PM stargie69 yes
2020-07-09 07:30:44 PM nlisdahl Always
2020-07-09 07:30:44 PM ksellke1 OH YES, we include the residents
2020-07-09 07:30:44 PM jjmiller227 yes
2020-07-09 07:30:44 PM paula12 yes always
2020-07-09 07:30:44 PM melh yes if they want to be a part of it
2020-07-09 07:30:45 PM sierrafannin We do name that tune
2020-07-09 07:30:45 PM erittenhouse1683 yes
2020-07-09 07:30:45 PM bonnie My residents love trivia as well!! I wish we did more of it
2020-07-09 07:30:45 PM arshieta83 yes
2020-07-09 07:30:45 PM ehorton yes
2020-07-09 07:30:46 PM santonya yes
2020-07-09 07:30:51 PM lwilliams10 yes we always include the resident even if they are unable to cognitivly participate
2020-07-09 07:30:57 PM serinamcwha It is their right as a resident.
2020-07-09 07:30:57 PM suzannemmartin I go room to room with activities or hallway and they can sit in their doorways
2020-07-09 07:30:57 PM michelled We invite the family but most do not attend
2020-07-09 07:30:57 PM dianemgonzalez yes

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