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2020-09-15 07:05:52 PM tpadgett good point
2020-09-15 07:05:57 PM jonismith very ggod
2020-09-15 07:05:58 PM perrylori pointing works very well use it often
2020-09-15 07:06:02 PM cchase yup - show & tell
2020-09-15 07:06:11 PM cchase Take it slow, be patient
2020-09-15 07:06:29 PM cchase Remember to pause between sentences and questions. Give the individual an opportunity to understand and digest information and questions. This is a particularly valuable technique if a person has memory loss. When you pause, you show respect and patience
2020-09-15 07:06:50 PM ahicks Allow them time to respond
2020-09-15 07:06:53 PM jonismith the resident will know if you are in a hurry which can make them nervous
2020-09-15 07:06:55 PM perrylori patience patience is a virtue
2020-09-15 07:06:59 PM tpadgett I use that technique daily
2020-09-15 07:07:14 PM perrylori everyday thomas me too
2020-09-15 07:07:16 PM cchase good point - hurry up may make others feel nervous
2020-09-15 07:07:39 PM dholmes86 yes they feel like you really care as you should
2020-09-15 07:07:50 PM cchase remember to listen to hear - not to listen to respond
2020-09-15 07:07:52 PM chanelrheubottom i feel like when you pause and give them time it show them you paying attention
2020-09-15 07:08:04 PM jonismith yes listen to hear!
2020-09-15 07:08:06 PM miguele I help myself a lot with my hands
2020-09-15 07:08:07 PM perrylori alot of the elderly are time consuming from talking to feeding and them eating as well.
2020-09-15 07:08:11 PM dana1 I like that
2020-09-15 07:08:16 PM srolle listen yes
2020-09-15 07:08:18 PM cchase some folks are already thinking of a response well before the talker is done
2020-09-15 07:08:21 PM jacquelinediego Some older adult do not like to admit that they are hard of hearing or have trouble understanding the conversation around them. Remain clam and talk in a gentle louder voice.
2020-09-15 07:08:21 PM tpadgett we have a resident whom is basically Deaf and almost blind talking slow right in his face and using hand signals is the only way to communicate with him
2020-09-15 07:08:37 PM dholmes86 true celeste
2020-09-15 07:08:40 PM ahicks You learn more from listening then you do from talking....
2020-09-15 07:08:48 PM karenb I sing a lot to my residents. They seem to remember music more than other things.
2020-09-15 07:08:55 PM tpadgett yes ahicks
2020-09-15 07:09:05 PM perrylori some get frustrated because they are in denial
2020-09-15 07:09:19 PM dholmes86 ahicks yes
2020-09-15 07:09:21 PM tpadgett I use music 'n' memory everyday
2020-09-15 07:09:22 PM chanelrheubottom karenb i do the same thing i sing all the time to them. everyday
2020-09-15 07:09:24 PM srolle we have some staff that does it with the residents I have to remind them to be patiemt with the resident. and listen listen first
2020-09-15 07:09:25 PM perrylori i play alot of music too
2020-09-15 07:09:37 PM miguele That's very true karen,,melodies are memories too
2020-09-15 07:09:41 PM cchase Don’t Be Condescending
2020-09-15 07:09:48 PM perrylori never
2020-09-15 07:09:52 PM perrylori never
2020-09-15 07:09:55 PM lisacomstock never
2020-09-15 07:10:00 PM tpadgett rude no way
2020-09-15 07:10:06 PM cchase Make sure your attempt to “turn up the volume” and slow down your speech pattern doesn’t come across as condescending. Even if your parent suffers from dementia or extreme hearing loss, don’t speak to them as if they are a child. Being patronizing is a surefire way to start an argument
2020-09-15 07:10:06 PM dholmes86 no way
2020-09-15 07:10:09 PM jacquelinediego Yes they love music and i do the same and make myself look like a fool and i dance too, what ever put a smile on thier face.
2020-09-15 07:10:15 PM lisacomstock and cruel too
2020-09-15 07:10:32 PM perrylori yes cruel too i agree
2020-09-15 07:10:41 PM cchase Consider What It Is Like To Be Older
2020-09-15 07:10:48 PM perrylori some will say ive heard them. im no child
2020-09-15 07:11:04 PM ahicks That is the biggest thing I see throughout the facility is staff treating residents as if they are children
2020-09-15 07:11:22 PM jocelynp yes me to
2020-09-15 07:11:35 PM cchase even a severe dementia DX resident knows he/she is being treated like a child
2020-09-15 07:11:39 PM cchase not good
2020-09-15 07:11:40 PM tpadgett unfortunately here too
2020-09-15 07:11:48 PM perrylori teaching the youger generation how to treat the elderly is challenging at times.
2020-09-15 07:11:48 PM dana1 I feel for them. (The residents)
2020-09-15 07:11:53 PM srolle really not good
2020-09-15 07:11:59 PM lisacomstock yep. maak on become a challenge too in that way of volume
2020-09-15 07:11:59 PM ahicks Go down to your room....get out of there...you know better then that.... jus to name a few
2020-09-15 07:12:01 PM jocelynp sad
2020-09-15 07:12:05 PM stepha630 enter the chat room
2020-09-15 07:12:06 PM chanelrheubottom i treat them like they are my own grandmother
2020-09-15 07:12:15 PM cchase Most seniors experience a series of losses as they get older and strive to stay in control of themselves and their environment. Even if communicating with a loved one is frustrating and complicated, do your best to keep them involved in conversations and decisions they are able to participate in. Be mindful that your efforts to help can make them feel like they’re giving away control of things
2020-09-15 07:12:20 PM srolle treat eveyone like you would like to be treated
2020-09-15 07:12:36 PM miguele Yes, residents knows ,, and sometimes they say it loud,, I am not a kid anymore
2020-09-15 07:12:37 PM perrylori exactly treat them as they are your own that is what i say all the time
2020-09-15 07:12:39 PM lisacomstock omgosh never heard anyone talk like that
2020-09-15 07:12:47 PM 16380 left the chat room
2020-09-15 07:12:48 PM 16380 enter the chat room
2020-09-15 07:13:00 PM cchase Pick Your Battles
2020-09-15 07:13:12 PM dholmes86 i like that
2020-09-15 07:13:16 PM jonismith yes pick your battles
2020-09-15 07:13:25 PM jocelynp good one
2020-09-15 07:13:30 PM tpadgett I try to give my residents as much independants as possible before I jump in to help
2020-09-15 07:13:33 PM perrylori true true celeste
2020-09-15 07:13:41 PM srolle yes
2020-09-15 07:13:42 PM tpadgett keeps their self esteam higher
2020-09-15 07:13:43 PM cchase not everything should be a struggle for control
2020-09-15 07:13:57 PM ezriedgates enter the chat room
2020-09-15 07:14:08 PM lisacomstock this is why i miss the hugging. hugging makes everything better
2020-09-15 07:14:11 PM perrylori its there home i say they are in charge
2020-09-15 07:14:12 PM cchase it is like a double wammy for residents
2020-09-15 07:14:17 PM jacquelinediego Srolle I'm with you on that
2020-09-15 07:14:19 PM ahicks We are in their home if it is not unsafe then they should have the control
2020-09-15 07:14:32 PM stepha630 it is so hard not to hug-stephanie alvarado
2020-09-15 07:14:34 PM karenb yes, it is their home
2020-09-15 07:14:35 PM tpadgett yes lisa cumstock your right
2020-09-15 07:14:36 PM srolle i know lisa i agree with you
2020-09-15 07:14:42 PM lisacomstock they have rights you cant control nothing in that way
2020-09-15 07:14:58 PM 16380 I agree with lisa i really miss being able to touch or hug the residents sometimes that was a better form of communication
2020-09-15 07:15:22 PM ahicks You can touch and hug
2020-09-15 07:15:26 PM cchase Many seniors face growing challenges as they age, including mobility limitations, decreased stamina, loneliness and memory problems. While your goal is to ensure their wellbeing, tackling every single issue at once can be frustrating and embarrassing for an elder. Instead, try to prioritize the issues you want to address and celebrate small victories one at a time.
2020-09-15 07:15:27 PM srolle most of the resident are use to hugs
2020-09-15 07:15:31 PM 16380 Its hard to communicate with masks and shields-stacy
2020-09-15 07:15:51 PM miguele Totally agree, the closeness, touch and personalize cares are the missing piece in comunication nowadays
2020-09-15 07:15:52 PM dana1 Some people ask the same question over and over every day. I try to respond as if it is the first time that they asked that question.
2020-09-15 07:15:54 PM chanelrheubottom take one step at a time
2020-09-15 07:15:59 PM ezriedgates left the chat room
2020-09-15 07:16:03 PM lisacomstock patience
2020-09-15 07:16:26 PM tpadgett step by step is what I do one solution may just fix another one
2020-09-15 07:16:27 PM perrylori me too dana. reminds me of 50 first dates movie.
2020-09-15 07:16:29 PM cchase Laugh When You Can
2020-09-15 07:16:34 PM chanelrheubottom i have one ask me when some break every 15mins. we have smoke break 4 times a day
2020-09-15 07:16:43 PM jonismith even the smallest step in the right direction is still a step
2020-09-15 07:16:47 PM dana1 Yes
2020-09-15 07:16:49 PM chanelrheubottom i mean smoke break
2020-09-15 07:16:50 PM lisacomstock lol! first 50 dates yep! funny
2020-09-15 07:16:52 PM chanelrheubottom sorry
2020-09-15 07:16:53 PM srolle yes love it chase we need it with eveything going on
2020-09-15 07:16:56 PM tpadgett I laugh daily and most those around me do the same
2020-09-15 07:16:57 PM cchase Laughter really is the best medicine. Humorous moments often arise, even in the most difficult and stressful caregiving situations. Be open to the opportunity to lighten things up and take things a little less seriously. A shared laugh can ease tension and build closeness with your loved ones. However, be sure to laugh with your family members and not at their expense.
2020-09-15 07:16:57 PM dholmes86 yes
2020-09-15 07:17:00 PM stepha630 same for me chanel
2020-09-15 07:17:00 PM perrylori somedays i leave work and my cheek bones hurt from laughing and smiling with the residents
2020-09-15 07:17:30 PM jonismith laughter is the best medicine
2020-09-15 07:17:33 PM lisacomstock with them not at them
2020-09-15 07:17:40 PM cchase laugh with your resident not at them
2020-09-15 07:17:45 PM srolle yes love it
2020-09-15 07:17:56 PM cchase Ask Questions
2020-09-15 07:17:57 PM tpadgett yes with
2020-09-15 07:18:04 PM lisacomstock perrylori you have had a good day when that happens
2020-09-15 07:18:16 PM karenb I make my residents tell me stories of their childhood. Most of them are funny.
2020-09-15 07:18:23 PM srolle I'm always trying to have some laughter with the residents
2020-09-15 07:18:29 PM dana1 I love to know "their" history
2020-09-15 07:18:36 PM cchase Having trouble thinking of things to talk about? Many of us don’t ask our elders nearly enough about their lives, especially as they get older. There’s no better way to become closer to a person, even if you’ve known them since you were born
2020-09-15 07:18:39 PM perrylori yes lisa i love my job and laughing them is awesome
2020-09-15 07:18:52 PM tpadgett I love reminicing with mine we always start laughing about the way it used to be
2020-09-15 07:19:02 PM chanelrheubottom i ask them what they use to do for work before coming here
2020-09-15 07:19:15 PM cchase what are some questions you might ask?
2020-09-15 07:19:24 PM dana1 I wish I could travel back in time to see each resident before.
2020-09-15 07:19:33 PM 16380 Where did you retire from?-Stacy
2020-09-15 07:19:33 PM karenb I ask, where were they born, grew up, ...
2020-09-15 07:19:35 PM lisacomstock what did you do for fun!
2020-09-15 07:19:43 PM tpadgett what was school like back when you were a kid?
2020-09-15 07:19:46 PM ahicks I like to ask them what they did for fun when they were younger....it gets interesting and funny
2020-09-15 07:19:52 PM lisacomstock did you ever saltwater fish
2020-09-15 07:19:54 PM dana1 What is your favorite meal to cook?
2020-09-15 07:19:56 PM perrylori you learn alot from talking with the elderly.
2020-09-15 07:19:56 PM tpadgett did you walk to school?
2020-09-15 07:19:58 PM stepha630 i have one male resident who loves to talk about living in chicago
2020-09-15 07:20:00 PM miguele Dep0ending on the topic of discussion
2020-09-15 07:20:03 PM lisacomstock do you eat fish
2020-09-15 07:20:14 PM srolle I ask the resident to give me some of there wisdow
2020-09-15 07:20:17 PM jonismith I ask about their family, mother, father. if they lived on a farm or in town
2020-09-15 07:20:26 PM tpadgett what was your fav. resteruant
2020-09-15 07:20:28 PM ahicks up hill in a snow storm tpadgett lol
2020-09-15 07:20:36 PM tpadgett sorry for the spelling
2020-09-15 07:20:37 PM miguele I ussually read a paragraph or short story and the questions comes by itself u other participants
2020-09-15 07:20:38 PM lisacomstock ive never been to chicago id be asking all kinds of Q's
2020-09-15 07:20:39 PM jonismith what was their favorite birthdayparty/gift
2020-09-15 07:20:41 PM jocelynp they love bingo
2020-09-15 07:20:42 PM 16380 How did you meet your significant other
2020-09-15 07:20:43 PM karenb Have you ever owned a pet?
2020-09-15 07:20:45 PM chanelrheubottom how far have to travel
2020-09-15 07:21:18 PM ahicks I like to ask questions that give me insight into their personality
2020-09-15 07:21:28 PM perrylori we do alot of trivia and remincing on our calendar. they really do love to tell stories
2020-09-15 07:21:30 PM tpadgett oh yes talks about husband and wife always bring good stories
2020-09-15 07:21:37 PM jonismith what was their favorite thing to do in the summer or winter
2020-09-15 07:21:38 PM karenb I took my dog to work with me ONCE, and they remember his name but not mine.
2020-09-15 07:21:39 PM cchase good questions(y)
2020-09-15 07:21:41 PM chanelrheubottom we have circle time and the resident get to pick a topic to ask. one person ask when was your first kiss lol
2020-09-15 07:21:51 PM srolle talk about music in there days
2020-09-15 07:21:54 PM jonismith what is their favorite holiday and why
2020-09-15 07:21:57 PM cchase cute Karen
2020-09-15 07:22:00 PM jacquelinediego I ask them where they are from and that is how the converstation usually starts.
2020-09-15 07:22:02 PM tpadgett (H)
2020-09-15 07:22:11 PM lisacomstock and they show pride when talking about their past and things they did
2020-09-15 07:22:39 PM lisacomstock funny karen
2020-09-15 07:22:40 PM jocelynp yes they do
2020-09-15 07:22:42 PM tpadgett did you farm as a child is a good one
2020-09-15 07:22:45 PM cchase Here's a few questions
2020-09-15 07:22:49 PM cchase 1. In what ways do you think I’m like you? And not like you?2. Who is the person who influenced your life the most?3. Do you have a lost love?4. Which new technology have you found most helpful in your life? Which do you find to be the most annoying?5. Is there anything you have always wanted to tell me but never have?
2020-09-15 07:22:54 PM taherrens Hobbies, career, and where they grew up. Have them tell stories from their past. They always have interesting ones to tell, you can get alot of insight from your elders. they are filled with wisdom.
2020-09-15 07:23:03 PM tpadgett seems like everyone farmed back in the day or at least gardened
2020-09-15 07:23:12 PM ahicks I keep detailed notes in resident folders by names so as they change and progress with dementia I can read them and keep that person alive!
2020-09-15 07:23:19 PM karenb good questions
2020-09-15 07:23:27 PM chanelrheubottom i like that mrs chase. im going to use them next time
2020-09-15 07:23:29 PM dholmes86 good questions
2020-09-15 07:23:31 PM srolle great questions
2020-09-15 07:23:35 PM cchase what was the happiest moment of your life?
2020-09-15 07:23:43 PM lisacomstock insightful Q's cc
2020-09-15 07:23:44 PM cchase what are you most proud of?
2020-09-15 07:23:44 PM miguele I never use this uqestions, thanks!
2020-09-15 07:23:44 PM jonismith great questions
2020-09-15 07:24:16 PM cchase socially - asking questions show interest in the person you are meeting
2020-09-15 07:24:27 PM perrylori ya alot great questions that i will use. i talk alot and love to talk with them. didnt think of some of these
2020-09-15 07:24:37 PM tpadgett I think I'm doing reminicing tomorrow these are great ?'s
2020-09-15 07:24:40 PM jonismith yes goes back to listen to here
2020-09-15 07:24:48 PM chanelrheubottom i feel like that how you get to know them better so you can have a better connection with them
2020-09-15 07:25:05 PM cchase I can give you a million questions
2020-09-15 07:25:05 PM dana1 builds trust
2020-09-15 07:25:22 PM lisacomstock i love reminiscing and you be the judge
2020-09-15 07:25:25 PM perrylori they love the remincing
2020-09-15 07:25:26 PM stepha630 what kind of music did they like?
2020-09-15 07:25:30 PM cchase • PATIENCE AND COMPASSION
2020-09-15 07:25:30 PM jonismith makesthem feel like they really matter
2020-09-15 07:25:41 PM lisacomstock empathy
2020-09-15 07:25:51 PM perrylori them are two big ones and important celeste
2020-09-15 07:25:59 PM cchase Utilize patience to allow the older adult to take time to formulate their answers and speak. Utilize compassion by putting yourself in that persons shoes and by trying to relate to their situation. By doing so you, the older adult will have a sense that you care or that you understand what they are saying
2020-09-15 07:25:59 PM ahicks Questions are so important especially while they can still answer. This helps us to continue who they are when they do not know anymore who that person is.
2020-09-15 07:26:03 PM tpadgett The help would be apreciated Cel I have a head injury so short term memory is a daily battle with me
2020-09-15 07:26:21 PM lisacomstock it generates like and trust too
2020-09-15 07:26:46 PM cchase email me thomas - I can send you a list
2020-09-15 07:26:59 PM tpadgett awesome much appreciated
2020-09-15 07:27:05 PM cchase • PROVIDE RELEVANCE
2020-09-15 07:27:24 PM cchase : Older adults over time can loose a sense of relevance or importance. It is important to ask older adults questions rather then tell them what they are going to do. For example; do not tell the older adult that they are going to change their clothes but ask “would like to change out of your pajamas into day clothes?”.
2020-09-15 07:27:48 PM ahicks And then they say no lol
2020-09-15 07:27:51 PM dholmes86 so true
2020-09-15 07:27:54 PM chanelrheubottom always give them options.
2020-09-15 07:28:04 PM stepha630 encourage independence
2020-09-15 07:28:04 PM cchase so here's a trick to that no respone
2020-09-15 07:28:09 PM srolle love it
2020-09-15 07:28:10 PM dholmes86 let them choose
2020-09-15 07:28:11 PM lisacomstock give them the control
2020-09-15 07:28:35 PM lisacomstock flatery
2020-09-15 07:28:37 PM cchase always offer the choice of two things - both of which would be fine with you - so they get to choose for themselves
2020-09-15 07:28:39 PM ahicks reapproach?
2020-09-15 07:28:51 PM karenb good idea
2020-09-15 07:28:51 PM tpadgett hold up two articles of clothes and ask again but ask do one of these look good for today?
2020-09-15 07:28:57 PM srolle i understand
2020-09-15 07:29:00 PM chanelrheubottom yeah lisa i like that word better. give them control....they still have control in there own life
2020-09-15 07:29:00 PM perrylori yes
2020-09-15 07:29:06 PM ahicks So would you like to change your clothes now or after breakfast?
2020-09-15 07:29:22 PM dana1 yes
2020-09-15 07:29:25 PM lisacomstock you look marvelouse in your blue shirt the wife is coming today would you like that one?
2020-09-15 07:29:33 PM cchase I paraphrase it in this manner - would you like the blue shirt or green one? The blue one does go well with your eyes.....
2020-09-15 07:29:43 PM perrylori complimenting them.
2020-09-15 07:29:46 PM cchase they will choose the blue shirt - hands down
2020-09-15 07:29:50 PM lisacomstock ok
2020-09-15 07:29:53 PM dana1 i would
2020-09-15 07:29:53 PM chanelrheubottom ok
2020-09-15 07:29:55 PM srolle ok
2020-09-15 07:30:01 PM jonismith agree!
2020-09-15 07:30:03 PM tpadgett yup
2020-09-15 07:30:06 PM jocelynp ok
2020-09-15 07:30:09 PM vzamora7871 Valerie Zamora- yes i agee
2020-09-15 07:30:11 PM lisacomstock good, good, good!
2020-09-15 07:30:16 PM ahicks Nice...greta advice
2020-09-15 07:30:22 PM dholmes86 ok
2020-09-15 07:30:25 PM cchase • DO NOT ASSUME, ASK
2020-09-15 07:30:38 PM ahicks perfect
2020-09-15 07:30:39 PM cchase Do not assume the answer that an older adult would state and do not assume what the older adult wants. Always ask questions to ensure that you know exactly what the person wants.
2020-09-15 07:30:41 PM vzamora7871 Valeri Zamora- yes ma'am
2020-09-15 07:30:54 PM tpadgett the I just figured thoughts will always backfire on you
2020-09-15 07:31:03 PM tpadgett never assume
2020-09-15 07:31:04 PM srolle ok
2020-09-15 07:31:12 PM jocelynp ok
2020-09-15 07:31:16 PM stepha630 what's the best way to handle an older adult who is insecure about showering?-Stephanie Alvarado
2020-09-15 07:31:17 PM perrylori very important to ask yes.
2020-09-15 07:31:31 PM ahicks yes....like eating. This person never eats so I am not taking them a dinner try.
2020-09-15 07:31:33 PM perrylori what they like today might be different tomorrow
2020-09-15 07:31:45 PM ahicks What no....today they might
2020-09-15 07:31:45 PM cchase stephy - that's a good question for one of our Alzheimer's session
2020-09-15 07:31:50 PM nealeyjones enter the chat room
2020-09-15 07:31:51 PM tpadgett yes lori agree
2020-09-15 07:32:06 PM cchase it can be modesty - fear -
2020-09-15 07:32:09 PM dholmes86 true lori
2020-09-15 07:32:25 PM cchase any combination of elements
2020-09-15 07:32:25 PM karenb I have a lady who is afraid of the hoyer lift so never leaves her bed.
2020-09-15 07:32:38 PM cchase • ADDRESS PEOPLE PROPERLY
2020-09-15 07:32:55 PM perrylori i say it is always in the approach.
2020-09-15 07:32:58 PM tpadgett yes sir/ma'am
2020-09-15 07:32:59 PM jonismith yes always
2020-09-15 07:33:01 PM cchase It is important that you understand the generation the older adult comes from. When addressing an older adult, first use their sir names such as Mr, Mrs., or Miss. Ask the older adult how they would like to be addressed and ask them how they would prefer to address you.
2020-09-15 07:33:24 PM lisacomstock talk with family if available for any little tricks? on the showering. I know sometimes its time of day
2020-09-15 07:33:31 PM perrylori some say she wont do it for me.can you help. yes true it is all in how you approach them
2020-09-15 07:33:45 PM dana1 Dr.
2020-09-15 07:33:54 PM cchase • PROVIDE COMFORTABLE SETTING
2020-09-15 07:34:06 PM cchase It is helpful to ensure that the older adult you are speaking to is comfortable. Check to see if the resident is warm, if they have a comfortable spot to sit, and ensure that they have any immediate needs met.
2020-09-15 07:34:22 PM dholmes86 dana1 yes we have alot of dr
2020-09-15 07:34:41 PM srolle ok
2020-09-15 07:34:56 PM chanelrheubottom i always talk to there family when they are there. they show them that you care
2020-09-15 07:34:58 PM nealeyjones am i in the right spot for our live ce chat
2020-09-15 07:34:59 PM lisacomstock silly 6hing like let them use toilet first
2020-09-15 07:35:37 PM dholmes86 yes nealey its about 1 hour in
2020-09-15 07:35:42 PM jonismith if they are confortable they will be more relaxed
2020-09-15 07:35:48 PM dana1 I notice that the staff like to keep the room temperature a lot cooler than the residents like it
2020-09-15 07:36:06 PM perrylori my pet peeve is always making sure they are comfortable. if someone has them not confortable im on it. they have call light on dozen times. i say well she wasnt comfofrtable. i make them comfortable and the call light doesnt go off.
2020-09-15 07:36:07 PM chanelrheubottom dana i notice that too
2020-09-15 07:36:16 PM dana1 Their home not ours
2020-09-15 07:36:24 PM lisacomstock sometimes freezing but I live in Florida hot and humid!
2020-09-15 07:36:34 PM jacquelinediego I'm also a cna and i work on the floor on my days off, everyone seems to have a hard time giving thier resident a shower im a little tricky, but i do give them a choice. i introuduce myself which all of them knows me here and i let them know that today is thier shower day what time do you want it at 9 am or 9:30 of course they pick 9:30 and i manange my time to make sure i will be ready for that resident. it works all the time and i give them a choice to pick out what they want to wear. i will pull out two shirt or blouses and they choose.
2020-09-15 07:36:41 PM perrylori elderly are always cold
2020-09-15 07:36:42 PM karenb Yes, Florida is hot and humid
2020-09-15 07:36:43 PM dholmes86 with them being in there a few minutes i find is horrible
2020-09-15 07:36:45 PM tpadgett I always turn the temp up my CNA's hate me but it's not about them it's about the individual staying in that room
2020-09-15 07:36:47 PM dholmes86 it
2020-09-15 07:36:49 PM cchase • DO NOT RUSH
2020-09-15 07:37:08 PM cchase As a person ages, their ability to recall or respond efficiently and timely can be delayed. Make sure to provide the older adult with ample time to respond and ensure that you do not interrupt as this can cause the conversation to come to a stop or cause an interruption in the older adults thought process
2020-09-15 07:37:12 PM lisacomstock yep
2020-09-15 07:37:15 PM vzamora7871 Valerie Zamora- yes thats true and i believe nursing homes are required to stay a certain degree per state requirements.
2020-09-15 07:37:27 PM tpadgett just like you slow your speech slow your actions to don't hurry them
2020-09-15 07:37:29 PM dholmes86 in common area
2020-09-15 07:37:33 PM miguele Absolutely
2020-09-15 07:37:39 PM dholmes86 yes tom
2020-09-15 07:37:42 PM srolle yes
2020-09-15 07:37:53 PM lisacomstock prep them first with choosing of cloths and things gets them in the mode of showering
2020-09-15 07:38:12 PM cchase • COMMUNICATION BARRIERS DUE TO DISABILITIES
2020-09-15 07:38:38 PM cchase check to see if they are wearing their hearing aid
2020-09-15 07:38:38 PM ahicks Try to knock down barriers
2020-09-15 07:38:42 PM tpadgett I use the lets shower first you don't want to put clean clothes on a dirty body
2020-09-15 07:38:51 PM tpadgett most of the time they agree
2020-09-15 07:38:54 PM lisacomstock picture boards
2020-09-15 07:38:57 PM dana1 make sure batteries are working
2020-09-15 07:39:02 PM ahicks why are we stuck on showers lol
2020-09-15 07:39:11 PM perrylori i use that one thomas
2020-09-15 07:39:12 PM cchase are we on topic??
2020-09-15 07:39:47 PM lisacomstock short sentences
2020-09-15 07:39:52 PM dholmes86 off a little
2020-09-15 07:39:53 PM cchase okay - so what other ways can you communicate beside verbally & physically
2020-09-15 07:39:54 PM ahicks yes...communication barriers
2020-09-15 07:39:54 PM stepha630 always lol
2020-09-15 07:40:03 PM miguele wrtten
2020-09-15 07:40:03 PM cchase ha ..ha caught ya
2020-09-15 07:40:07 PM tpadgett written
2020-09-15 07:40:14 PM lisacomstock body language
2020-09-15 07:40:21 PM dholmes86 emotions

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