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2020-09-17 07:01:45 PM kreese828 As will I
2020-09-17 07:01:52 PM angeldewitt me too
2020-09-17 07:02:18 PM sbowles Keep it simple, yes.
2020-09-17 07:02:22 PM cchase My favorite saying- listen to hear - do not listen to reply. some folks are already thinking of a reply before the speaker is finished
2020-09-17 07:02:24 PM aprilw Section F, I kinda re-word it
2020-09-17 07:02:36 PM angeldewitt my residents have a problem with too many choices
2020-09-17 07:02:44 PM kreese828 mine too
2020-09-17 07:02:56 PM pjbell ask one at a time
2020-09-17 07:02:56 PM eckhartdanielle Noone likes that, a person who isn't actually hearing you just waiting for their moment
2020-09-17 07:02:59 PM rachelordille yes they mostly just want someone to listen to them
2020-09-17 07:03:00 PM nealeyjones that is a very good thought process i will keep that in mind when talking to my patients
2020-09-17 07:03:11 PM smithtammyl i notice they skip words and you have to figure out what they are trying to say
2020-09-17 07:03:21 PM cchase Employ visual aids, if possible
2020-09-17 07:03:30 PM kreese828 (y)
2020-09-17 07:03:45 PM sbowles Great idea
2020-09-17 07:03:51 PM cchase If an older adult has a hearing or memory problem, it is important to be creative. Visual aids help. Show the individual what or who you are talking about. For example, it may be better to say, "Is there any pain in your back (pointing to your back)? Is there any pain in your stomach (pointing to your stomach)?" instead of simply asking "Do you have any pain or discomfort
2020-09-17 07:04:29 PM smithtammyl agree
2020-09-17 07:04:36 PM kreese828 agreed
2020-09-17 07:04:36 PM sarahwms makes sense
2020-09-17 07:04:52 PM cchase you know how some people talk with their hands?
2020-09-17 07:04:53 PM angeldewitt yes
2020-09-17 07:04:56 PM nealeyjones so basically instead of just talking show them what you are talking about or asking them so they can physically and mentally make sense in their brain to understand you
2020-09-17 07:04:57 PM stepha630 like the pain scale
2020-09-17 07:04:59 PM nealeyjones yes
2020-09-17 07:04:59 PM smithtammyl yes
2020-09-17 07:05:02 PM sbowles I have to use the dry erase board in order for some of them to understand what we are asking
2020-09-17 07:05:04 PM kreese828 I'm gulity of that
2020-09-17 07:05:05 PM cchase you need to talk with your whole body
2020-09-17 07:05:06 PM smithtammyl me lol
2020-09-17 07:05:06 PM eckhartdanielle Sometimes in this profession, it takes an extra 5 to 10 minutes to change someone's day around. Showing them I see you and I care about you. We know we have many many duties. But making sure the residents are okay is number one.
2020-09-17 07:05:13 PM smithtammyl true
2020-09-17 07:05:21 PM aprilw especially if you know their history of having pain in certain areas
2020-09-17 07:05:33 PM melaniekohler0122 love that saying celeste
2020-09-17 07:05:54 PM cchase it's true - I beleive it
2020-09-17 07:05:58 PM cchase Take it slow, be patient, and smile
2020-09-17 07:06:02 PM sbowles we have the best jobs. We get to take the time to communicate with them.
2020-09-17 07:06:03 PM laurieh I like that danielle
2020-09-17 07:06:14 PM kreese828 Agreed, sbowles
2020-09-17 07:06:15 PM aprilw they have a broken arm, touch your own arm and look into their eyes and ask if they have pain
2020-09-17 07:06:24 PM cchase A sincere smile shows that you are understanding. It also creates a friendly environment in which to communicate. 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
2020-09-17 07:06:46 PM pjbell exactly
2020-09-17 07:06:49 PM smithtammyl yes
2020-09-17 07:06:50 PM melaniekohler0122 sosrry a little behind my daughter jammed her thumb
2020-09-17 07:06:54 PM cchase good example Apeil
2020-09-17 07:06:55 PM sbowles Good idea
2020-09-17 07:06:59 PM cchase April
2020-09-17 07:07:18 PM cchase multi tasking melanie
2020-09-17 07:07:19 PM nealeyjones so take your time be patient, talk slow, and talk with your whole body so it is easier for them to comprehend what is going on
2020-09-17 07:07:34 PM cchase you got it
2020-09-17 07:07:41 PM melaniekohler0122 three times tasking
2020-09-17 07:07:45 PM eckhartdanielle I feel during this virus this is especially important because the residents are itching to talk because they're lacking socialization. It's definitely a time to practice this topic
2020-09-17 07:07:51 PM rachelordille left the chat room
2020-09-17 07:07:52 PM rachelordille enter the chat room
2020-09-17 07:07:55 PM cchase Don’t Be Condescending
2020-09-17 07:07:56 PM sarahwms absolutely
2020-09-17 07:08:08 PM kreese828 yes
2020-09-17 07:08:13 PM pjbell no sweet heart or honey
2020-09-17 07:08:16 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.
2020-09-17 07:08:34 PM sbowles I agree about not being condescending. I have already come across that.
2020-09-17 07:08:38 PM cchase I sent staff home for saying dear - sweetheart
2020-09-17 07:08:49 PM aprilw put yourself in their shoes
2020-09-17 07:09:14 PM cchase was just going to say that - Consider What It Is Like To Be Older
2020-09-17 07:09:22 PM sbowles Some of them don't seem to mind being called "honey."
2020-09-17 07:09:26 PM aprilw Big no no with the state
2020-09-17 07:09:31 PM pjbell i tell them all the time its disrespectful i dont want to hear it
2020-09-17 07:09:41 PM eckhartdanielle Agreed
2020-09-17 07:09:42 PM kreese828 State does NOT like that
2020-09-17 07:09:47 PM cchase I hear honey - I would send you off
2020-09-17 07:09:58 PM eckhartdanielle Even if you mean well, it's too risky they won't like it
2020-09-17 07:10:01 PM pjbell no nicknames unless documented
2020-09-17 07:10:02 PM aprilw care plan if they like a nickname
2020-09-17 07:10:14 PM melaniekohler0122 that took me some time to get used to cause i tend to talk like that all the time
2020-09-17 07:10:20 PM cchase some appear not to mind it because they are not able to deal with confrontation
2020-09-17 07:10:20 PM sbowles I will keep that in mind next time I hear it.
2020-09-17 07:10:26 PM cchase or lack assertiveness
2020-09-17 07:10:28 PM eckhartdanielle One lady's nickname was Cookie which was hard. I didn't want to call a person Cookie haha
2020-09-17 07:11:00 PM smithtammyl so you would not say that even if it is in their car plan
2020-09-17 07:11:08 PM kreese828 we have an STNA that calls one of our residents grandma and it drives me nuts
2020-09-17 07:11:14 PM rachelordille only if they want a nickname
2020-09-17 07:11:16 PM angeldewitt dignity issue
2020-09-17 07:11:17 PM cchase well Danille - that's a tricky one - but if everyone knows it's her name - it's okay
2020-09-17 07:11:55 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.
2020-09-17 07:12:02 PM eckhartdanielle Yes, that was more my personal feeling than hers
2020-09-17 07:12:09 PM laurieh A lot of the aids call them mama
2020-09-17 07:12:40 PM pjbell i hear that too i slip up and have to apolagize
2020-09-17 07:12:42 PM cchase Pick Your Battles
2020-09-17 07:12:56 PM smithtammyl true
2020-09-17 07:13:01 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.
2020-09-17 07:13:01 PM pjbell yes
2020-09-17 07:13:27 PM rachelordille true
2020-09-17 07:13:43 PM smithtammyl agree
2020-09-17 07:13:49 PM nealeyjones yes okay very true
2020-09-17 07:14:00 PM sbowles I like the idea of celebrating small victories.
2020-09-17 07:14:34 PM cchase yup - small victories are really bigger victories than what they appear to be
2020-09-17 07:14:44 PM smithtammyl true
2020-09-17 07:14:53 PM pjbell true
2020-09-17 07:14:56 PM rachelordille yes
2020-09-17 07:15:05 PM cchase it's like remembering to smell the roses
2020-09-17 07:15:06 PM sbowles How would you celebrate small victories?
2020-09-17 07:15:16 PM aprilw it's the small things that mean the most
2020-09-17 07:15:18 PM smithtammyl thats a good one
2020-09-17 07:15:20 PM angeldewitt if you say your going to do something you need to do it --gaining trust has been a victory if mine this week
2020-09-17 07:15:31 PM cchase Laugh When You Can
2020-09-17 07:15:37 PM smithtammyl always
2020-09-17 07:15:41 PM sbowles Trust is a big thing.
2020-09-17 07:15:56 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.
2020-09-17 07:16:09 PM melaniekohler0122 I i think it is always good to make them laugh, act goofy they love it
2020-09-17 07:16:23 PM kreese828 definitely
2020-09-17 07:16:36 PM smithtammyl true
2020-09-17 07:16:38 PM laurieh Love that thing about small victories!
2020-09-17 07:16:40 PM rachelordille i love making them laugh
2020-09-17 07:16:43 PM eckhartdanielle I love this! It's those moments of laughter and joy that make me think this is why I have the best job
2020-09-17 07:16:57 PM diannareich enter the chat room
2020-09-17 07:16:57 PM eckhartdanielle It helps to feel connected to one another
2020-09-17 07:16:57 PM angeldewitt we have residents that love to tease and then wink
2020-09-17 07:17:04 PM pjbell we did tell a lie program and it was hilarious
2020-09-17 07:17:13 PM smithtammyl their seems to be so much tension knowadays laughing helps alot
2020-09-17 07:17:16 PM melaniekohler0122 Nothing is more rewarding at work then to turn a sad resident happy
2020-09-17 07:17:25 PM nealeyjones absolutely
2020-09-17 07:17:33 PM cchase even if you give yourself permission to celebrate small victories to yourself - it will give you a sense of purpose and achievement
2020-09-17 07:17:38 PM rachelordille agreed
2020-09-17 07:17:45 PM smithtammyl yes
2020-09-17 07:17:52 PM melaniekohler0122 deffinately
2020-09-17 07:17:53 PM sbowles Agreed. Very fulfilling job.
2020-09-17 07:17:54 PM pjbell yes
2020-09-17 07:18:00 PM cchase Ask Questions
2020-09-17 07:18:01 PM angeldewitt makes me feel loved when they smile and laugh
2020-09-17 07:18:08 PM nealeyjones agreed
2020-09-17 07:18:11 PM aprilw right!! Melanie. Love doing that. warms my heart
2020-09-17 07:18:27 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, than to ask.
2020-09-17 07:18:39 PM mkundrod14 residents love when you ask questions. shows that you are actually listening to them
2020-09-17 07:18:39 PM melaniekohler0122 (lol)
2020-09-17 07:18:56 PM eckhartdanielle One Halloween I had bunny ears and a tail and I spent the whole day hopping around. One lady laughed so hard I kept repeating her room. It was a great day. Especially since she had a lot of struggles mentally.
2020-09-17 07:18:58 PM pjbell undivided attention
2020-09-17 07:19:02 PM sarahwms I love hearing about things they did and places they've been
2020-09-17 07:19:09 PM angeldewitt I love to hear what they did for work in their lives
2020-09-17 07:19:12 PM cchase Structured reminiscence can be a valuable method of engaging with seniors who have varying levels of cognitive impairment as well. Elder care professionals often use different themes, activities and even props, such as past music, movies, photographs and other special memorabilia, to help trigger memories and encourage conversation.
2020-09-17 07:19:14 PM aprilw i have a 20 things about you binder. very interesting
2020-09-17 07:19:20 PM kreese828 I love that too
2020-09-17 07:19:33 PM kreese828 I also love looking at their pictures
2020-09-17 07:19:42 PM sbowles They have so much to offer the younger generations. People need to listen.
2020-09-17 07:19:44 PM cchase Research has shown that reminiscence group therapy can help reduce symptoms of depression and improve self-esteem and life satisfaction.
2020-09-17 07:19:44 PM laurieh Agreed! We dont ask enough. So many have wonderful stories if we just take the time to listen
2020-09-17 07:19:57 PM eckhartdanielle Many have lived rich and full lives and many love to share!!! Just have to ask and be genuinely curios to know the answer
2020-09-17 07:20:01 PM melaniekohler0122 after knowing what they did for a living I tend to have little jobs that can relate to their career
2020-09-17 07:20:13 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?
2020-09-17 07:20:35 PM cchase 6. Is there anything you regret not having asked your parents?7. Do you wish anything had been different between us, or would you still like to change something?8. What was the happiest moment of your life?9. What are you most proud of?
2020-09-17 07:21:09 PM sarahwms great questions!!
2020-09-17 07:21:11 PM sbowles I sit outside with them and they talk about their life.
2020-09-17 07:21:15 PM angeldewitt i found that residents love to talk about their children
2020-09-17 07:21:19 PM cchase you can find alot of good resource on the web for questions to ellicit conversation
2020-09-17 07:21:23 PM melaniekohler0122 they love when you as advice about your kids or your marriage even though you might not need it they feel wanted and valued
2020-09-17 07:21:25 PM nealeyjones we do social hour like sit around and drink tea or ect. and talk about life and our past and present. how our day is going
2020-09-17 07:21:36 PM kreese828 activityconnection.com is your bff
2020-09-17 07:21:43 PM rachelordille left the chat room
2020-09-17 07:21:43 PM cchase yes melanie - so true
2020-09-17 07:21:44 PM rachelordille enter the chat room
2020-09-17 07:21:50 PM eckhartdanielle Nothing better than connection with others
2020-09-17 07:22:10 PM sbowles We are not allowed to get into groups yet.
2020-09-17 07:22:15 PM angeldewitt left the chat room
2020-09-17 07:22:17 PM cchase we have activity companion as part of a resource you can use with this course
2020-09-17 07:22:38 PM pjbell small limited groups
2020-09-17 07:22:44 PM angeldewitt enter the chat room
2020-09-17 07:22:52 PM cchase yes - realizing covid limitations - but you are learning to be AD's for after Covid
2020-09-17 07:22:54 PM nealeyjones they are very small groups spread out
2020-09-17 07:23:06 PM pjbell yes
2020-09-17 07:23:09 PM kreese828 if COVID ever goes away
2020-09-17 07:23:11 PM eckhartdanielle Alot of the times going with the flow when talking leads to very interesting topics. Especially when both parties share stories and memories or thoughts that relate to the topic.
2020-09-17 07:23:11 PM rachelordille yes
2020-09-17 07:23:12 PM laurieh What act companion?
2020-09-17 07:23:22 PM kreese828 sorry. I am a negative Nancy
2020-09-17 07:23:41 PM cchase activitycompanion is our resource site for our students
2020-09-17 07:23:43 PM sarahwms our MC (Memory Care) is as before COVID, our AL and IL is limited to 9 people ... sitting socially distant!
2020-09-17 07:23:43 PM melaniekohler0122 Turn that frown upside down kreese
2020-09-17 07:24:03 PM eckhartdanielle It will and we get to say we survived and thrived! haha
2020-09-17 07:24:12 PM cchase email me and I can give you that info
2020-09-17 07:24:19 PM laurieh Is it just activity companion. com?
2020-09-17 07:24:37 PM laurieh Ok I will
2020-09-17 07:24:40 PM cchase I think that's it- I haven't checked lately
2020-09-17 07:24:57 PM sbowles I would like to know about activity companion also.
2020-09-17 07:25:06 PM smithtammyl me as well
2020-09-17 07:25:23 PM laurieh OK I will check and email if its not
2020-09-17 07:25:49 PM kreese828 Do we get a certificate for tonight?
2020-09-17 07:25:58 PM sarahwms is it $10 a month?
2020-09-17 07:25:58 PM cchase ok - then you can post that info. in your student forum....for the others
2020-09-17 07:26:07 PM cchase no charge
2020-09-17 07:26:36 PM cchase all the LIVE CE session are eligible for a CEU certificate
2020-09-17 07:26:41 PM laurieh We use a couple of great sites too I will post in the student forum
2020-09-17 07:26:46 PM melaniekohler0122 yeah
2020-09-17 07:26:47 PM kreese828 awesome
2020-09-17 07:26:53 PM angeldewitt great
2020-09-17 07:26:57 PM cchase • PATIENCE AND COMPASSION
2020-09-17 07:26:58 PM nealeyjones thank you
2020-09-17 07:27:11 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.
2020-09-17 07:27:15 PM sarahwms they are a MUST for this profession
2020-09-17 07:27:16 PM laurieh We get them at the end of the course? right?
2020-09-17 07:27:43 PM kreese828 I am very confident that I have both qualities
2020-09-17 07:27:59 PM rachelordille exactly
2020-09-17 07:28:04 PM eckhartdanielle Tone is soooo important it can make all the difference between a negative and postive interaction
2020-09-17 07:28:04 PM cchase yes - when all assignments have been completed and all papers due for the LIVE CE sessions and you pass the FINAL
2020-09-17 07:28:23 PM cchase • PROVIDE RELEVANCE
2020-09-17 07:28:26 PM sarahwms very true danielle
2020-09-17 07:28:47 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?”.
2020-09-17 07:28:55 PM stepha630 i know sometimes a resident can't remember what they want to ask me and the feel frustrated. i always tell them to take their time, there's no rush
2020-09-17 07:29:12 PM cchase golden rule
2020-09-17 07:29:29 PM pjbell ask dont tell
2020-09-17 07:29:30 PM smithtammyl i agree i notice they get upset if they gettold what to do
2020-09-17 07:29:35 PM cchase always have two choices to offer - both of which is fine with you
2020-09-17 07:29:49 PM cchase that way they have a choice
2020-09-17 07:30:05 PM stepha630 maintain their independence
2020-09-17 07:30:06 PM sarahwms and if you can offer the choices VISUALLY it's even better
2020-09-17 07:30:07 PM juliecormier enter the chat room
2020-09-17 07:30:11 PM sbowles Yes. Definitely give them two choices.
2020-09-17 07:30:13 PM cchase do this: lay out two shirts - one blue one green
2020-09-17 07:30:30 PM melaniekohler0122 deffinately
2020-09-17 07:30:38 PM cchase then say - the blue one goes with your eyes.....they will pick the blue one hands down
2020-09-17 07:30:39 PM smithtammyl we have residents choice in our program
2020-09-17 07:31:03 PM angeldewitt some with behaviors would never get dressed if you gave the choice. Then what???
2020-09-17 07:31:06 PM pjbell flattery will get you a lot
2020-09-17 07:31:07 PM laurieh power of suggestion
2020-09-17 07:31:19 PM sarahwms we have our dinners plated...that way the residents can see their choices and choose the one they want! *(this is in our Memory Care)
2020-09-17 07:31:21 PM melaniekohler0122 that works perfect
2020-09-17 07:31:31 PM rachelordille yes
2020-09-17 07:31:32 PM nealeyjones i always hold up their choices and let them pick or ask them if they want something different
2020-09-17 07:32:03 PM sarahwms I wouldn't give the something different choice nealey...
2020-09-17 07:32:08 PM sarahwms might confuse them
2020-09-17 07:32:33 PM kreese828 i suggest as well
2020-09-17 07:33:16 PM laurieh Are we stuck?
2020-09-17 07:33:19 PM aprilw we have bingo today, how about wearing your lucky bingo shirt
2020-09-17 07:33:20 PM nealeyjones somte ti,es it does but i have also been told..is that it or is that all i get to choose from
2020-09-17 07:33:23 PM eckhartdanielle The goal is to not direct a person but lay emphasis on their right to choose. You're not assisting in the choosing, but assisting to communicate their options aloud
2020-09-17 07:34:01 PM sbowles Agree with assisting to communicate.
2020-09-17 07:34:11 PM sarahwms I would assume it depends on the person Nealey...
2020-09-17 07:34:18 PM cchase • DO NOT ASSUME, ASK:
2020-09-17 07:34:29 PM pjbell always
2020-09-17 07:34:29 PM laurieh good!
2020-09-17 07:34:31 PM mkundrod14 always ask
2020-09-17 07:34:34 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.
2020-09-17 07:34:44 PM sbowles Never assume the answer.
2020-09-17 07:34:48 PM smithtammyl agree
2020-09-17 07:34:53 PM melaniekohler0122 agree
2020-09-17 07:34:58 PM rachelordille yes
2020-09-17 07:35:01 PM pjbell agree
2020-09-17 07:35:11 PM cchase we alrea• ADDRESS PEOPLE PROPERLYdy mentioned -
2020-09-17 07:35:14 PM kaylazoccole agree
2020-09-17 07:35:15 PM diannareich yes
2020-09-17 07:35:20 PM cchase ops typo
2020-09-17 07:35:24 PM cchase • ADDRESS PEOPLE PROPERLY
2020-09-17 07:35:25 PM melaniekohler0122 yes we did
2020-09-17 07:35:36 PM smithtammyl my aid always asumes what they want im always telling her to ask them first
2020-09-17 07:35:39 PM aprilw yes
2020-09-17 07:35:44 PM sarahwms Sorry...I didn't mean to assume what the resident wants, but that some residents could understand the either / or PLUS a third choice and some can't...
2020-09-17 07:35:51 PM pjbell no sweetheart or you get sent home
2020-09-17 07:36:07 PM cchase sometimes we know the resident well enough to know what they want
2020-09-17 07:36:19 PM angeldewitt what if you ask and they say no like in the case of a shower? you know they need it for skin issues?
2020-09-17 07:36:20 PM cchase but even if you know - you ask anyways
2020-09-17 07:36:20 PM aprilw YES!
2020-09-17 07:36:27 PM smithtammyl true
2020-09-17 07:36:33 PM sarahwms but sometimes they may want something different
2020-09-17 07:36:41 PM pjbell yes for the residents that are advanced dementia
2020-09-17 07:36:41 PM cchase that is respecting the resident
2020-09-17 07:36:56 PM cchase true sarah - which is why you ask
2020-09-17 07:36:56 PM smithtammyl absoultly
2020-09-17 07:37:11 PM cchase • DO NOT RUSH
2020-09-17 07:37:19 PM sarahwms we are doing door to door happy hour (because of COVID) and I always ask what they want, because they may decide to drink Merlot instead of Chard that day!
2020-09-17 07:37:19 PM smithtammyl agree
2020-09-17 07:37:37 PM diannareich Today we sang hyms and it was so sweet hearing them suggest and sing their favorites.
2020-09-17 07:37:38 PM cchase oh dear cute sarah
2020-09-17 07:37:41 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
2020-09-17 07:37:59 PM kreese828 I never rush
2020-09-17 07:38:22 PM cchase how else can we communicate beside speech
2020-09-17 07:38:28 PM smithtammyl i have learned this the hard way
2020-09-17 07:38:32 PM sarahwms with our bodies
2020-09-17 07:38:42 PM smithtammyl show them
2020-09-17 07:38:43 PM cchase yes - that one
2020-09-17 07:38:52 PM pjbell music
2020-09-17 07:38:53 PM cchase what else
2020-09-17 07:38:55 PM melaniekohler0122 our expressions
2020-09-17 07:39:02 PM sbowles Pictures
2020-09-17 07:39:03 PM sarahwms tone of voice
2020-09-17 07:39:07 PM cchase true music expresses emotions
2020-09-17 07:39:16 PM kreese828 Body language
2020-09-17 07:39:21 PM cchase what about colors??
2020-09-17 07:39:22 PM smithtammyl my residents lovemusic
2020-09-17 07:39:26 PM smithtammyl yes
2020-09-17 07:39:30 PM melaniekohler0122 they love colors
2020-09-17 07:39:32 PM stepha630 body language
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2020-09-17 07:39:35 PM pjbell yes
2020-09-17 07:39:39 PM cchase can you communicate through colors?
2020-09-17 07:39:42 PM nealeyjones eyes, body lang. tone of voice appearance
2020-09-17 07:39:44 PM smithtammyl yes
2020-09-17 07:39:51 PM stepha630 yes
2020-09-17 07:39:52 PM kreese828 yes!
2020-09-17 07:39:55 PM nealeyjones yes
2020-09-17 07:39:57 PM cchase colors evoke emotions
2020-09-17 07:39:57 PM pjbell blue is relaxing
2020-09-17 07:39:59 PM melaniekohler0122 yes you can comunicate through colors
2020-09-17 07:40:06 PM sarahwms blue - calming
2020-09-17 07:40:09 PM sarahwms red - anger
2020-09-17 07:40:13 PM cchase yes good blue is used in jail cells for that reason
2020-09-17 07:40:20 PM melaniekohler0122 yellow happy
2020-09-17 07:40:21 PM cchase yes red anger
2020-09-17 07:40:21 PM sarahwms yellow -- happy
2020-09-17 07:40:22 PM mkundrod14 red anger, green envy
2020-09-17 07:40:22 PM laurieh through any means - colors, music
2020-09-17 07:40:26 PM kreese828 When I do aromatherapy I turn the blue light on the diffuser
2020-09-17 07:40:30 PM stepha630 what about games they like to play
2020-09-17 07:40:40 PM cchase As people age, their eyes also undergo changes. The lens and cornea begin to yellow and darken, and the pupils shrink in size. The aging eye also changes to have a high degree of light scatter as cataracts form, and the field of vision becomes limited. For this reason the colors that are chosen for the elderly should remove any yellowing and brightness since the eyes of a 60-year-old can only filter a third of someone age 20.
2020-09-17 07:41:20 PM angeldewitt din't know that
2020-09-17 07:41:27 PM stepha630 wow
2020-09-17 07:41:31 PM pjbell good to know

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