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2020-11-10 07:41:12 PM cchase you are telling them that you want to hear them
2020-11-10 07:41:13 PM shedenaalexander resident voice is to be heard
2020-11-10 07:41:13 PM judithdevin honestly is the best poilcy
2020-11-10 07:41:22 PM kellisheehan i ahve asked before for a resident for me to come find them when i had a few seconds to talk
2020-11-10 07:41:22 PM cchase you are telling them that it matters
2020-11-10 07:41:23 PM lisab70 I usually say that I want to give you my full attention....
2020-11-10 07:41:25 PM tinacognato I often excuse myself and make time to go sit and listen
2020-11-10 07:41:28 PM kellisheehan they were more understanding
2020-11-10 07:41:32 PM desiraes residents are our first priority
2020-11-10 07:41:39 PM cchase that you will NOT forget and will circle back to get them
2020-11-10 07:41:51 PM lisab70 absolutely!!!
2020-11-10 07:41:57 PM jeanneb yes
2020-11-10 07:41:58 PM melissabarrett they trust you
2020-11-10 07:41:59 PM paigea yes
2020-11-10 07:42:02 PM debrabryan you cannot lose their trust in you
2020-11-10 07:42:03 PM shedenaalexander They look forward to it
2020-11-10 07:42:03 PM lisab70 they will remember that, too
2020-11-10 07:42:08 PM fillmorepam8 we all want that, it should always be that way for everyone especially when we are all they have sometimes
2020-11-10 07:42:09 PM tinacognato they will let you know if you have forgotten
2020-11-10 07:42:14 PM cchase never tell them to come find YOU
2020-11-10 07:42:17 PM lisab70 oooh yes!!
2020-11-10 07:42:19 PM jeanneb yes they will
2020-11-10 07:42:21 PM debrabryan ok
2020-11-10 07:42:24 PM kellisheehan OOOOHHHHHH YES!!!!!
2020-11-10 07:42:24 PM shedenaalexander Ever
2020-11-10 07:42:26 PM melissabarrett nooo
2020-11-10 07:42:42 PM wmcollins they come find you any way
2020-11-10 07:42:44 PM priyab yes, they totally deserve, respect and care. our words and our actions tells it all
2020-11-10 07:42:50 PM cchase here are the seven - TO DO's
2020-11-10 07:42:50 PM anunn always make them a priority
2020-11-10 07:42:55 PM wmcollins 7
2020-11-10 07:42:56 PM tinacognato ready
2020-11-10 07:43:02 PM abigailgearhart okay
2020-11-10 07:43:04 PM kellyryan ready
2020-11-10 07:43:05 PM annettep okay
2020-11-10 07:43:05 PM cchase 1. Allow extra time for older patients.2. Minimize visual and auditory distractions.3. Sit face to face with the patient.4. Don't underestimate the power of eye contact
2020-11-10 07:43:07 PM wmcollins yes
2020-11-10 07:43:14 PM debrabryan I don't work in a facility so I dont have much imput as far as experience
2020-11-10 07:43:17 PM cchase 5. Listen without interrupting the patient.6. Speak slowly, clearly but not necessarily loudly.7. Use short, simple words and sentences.
2020-11-10 07:43:25 PM jeanneb got it
2020-11-10 07:43:33 PM mleague got it
2020-11-10 07:43:33 PM anavillicana enter the chat room
2020-11-10 07:43:35 PM priyab awsome
2020-11-10 07:43:36 PM debrabryan yes
2020-11-10 07:43:41 PM kellyryan yes !
2020-11-10 07:43:41 PM abigailgearhart yes
2020-11-10 07:43:48 PM lisab70 got it!!
2020-11-10 07:43:58 PM cchase Older people may have trouble following rapid-fire questioning or torrents of information. By speaking more slowly, you will give them time to process what is being asked or said.
2020-11-10 07:44:14 PM cchase If you tend to speak quickly, especially if your accent is different from what your patients are used to hearing, try to slow down. This gives them time to take in and better understand what you are saying
2020-11-10 07:44:14 PM judithdevin ok
2020-11-10 07:44:16 PM kellyryan got it
2020-11-10 07:44:34 PM lisab70 (y)
2020-11-10 07:44:35 PM abigailgearhart ok
2020-11-10 07:44:43 PM kellisheehan gotcha!!!
2020-11-10 07:44:44 PM cchase we use the term "chunking" which means breaking down
2020-11-10 07:44:54 PM debrabryan exactly because alot of them have hearing loss which makes a conversation difficult for them
2020-11-10 07:45:02 PM priyab ok... got it
2020-11-10 07:45:06 PM melissabarrett ok
2020-11-10 07:45:14 PM cchase this chunking can be used in conversations and giving instructions for daily tasks
2020-11-10 07:45:23 PM anavillicana sorry i was 10 mins late. what is tonights topic about?
2020-11-10 07:45:26 PM wmcollins good ideal
2020-11-10 07:45:28 PM melissabarrett step by step
2020-11-10 07:45:31 PM dianes makes sense
2020-11-10 07:45:33 PM debbief82 Everyone says they can tell when I'm in the hall because I am loud.
2020-11-10 07:45:45 PM cchase this techniques is great for those with dementia/alz
2020-11-10 07:45:47 PM debrabryan chunking? explain better please
2020-11-10 07:45:51 PM lisab70 Haha!! me, too deb bief82
2020-11-10 07:45:52 PM melissabarrett yes
2020-11-10 07:46:03 PM tinacognato communicating with older adults @ ana
2020-11-10 07:46:06 PM cchase chunking = step by step
2020-11-10 07:46:18 PM judithdevin got it
2020-11-10 07:46:22 PM wclavin1234 ok
2020-11-10 07:46:22 PM desiraes ok got it! :)
2020-11-10 07:46:23 PM wmcollins will make it a point to apply it '
2020-11-10 07:46:23 PM priyab (y)
2020-11-10 07:46:24 PM debrabryan okedoke
2020-11-10 07:46:24 PM paigea ok
2020-11-10 07:46:27 PM kellisheehan neat i never heard of that before
2020-11-10 07:46:28 PM cchase ok - be careful about language
2020-11-10 07:46:29 PM kellyryan got it thanks
2020-11-10 07:46:39 PM lisab70 (y)
2020-11-10 07:46:39 PM debbief82 Absolutely works with some people.
2020-11-10 07:46:44 PM melissabarrett yes
2020-11-10 07:46:50 PM cchase now I don't mean language - I mean linkgo
2020-11-10 07:46:52 PM desiraes never heard of chunking but will have to keep it in mind
2020-11-10 07:46:55 PM anunn always know the resident and how they communicate
2020-11-10 07:46:57 PM tinacognato slang
2020-11-10 07:47:01 PM anavillicana thanks tina
2020-11-10 07:47:02 PM kellisheehan like slang
2020-11-10 07:47:05 PM fillmorepam8 ok
2020-11-10 07:47:09 PM cchase Some words may have different meanings to older patients than to you or your peers. Words may also have different connotations based on cultural or ethnic background. For example, the word “dementia” may connote insanity, and the word “cancer” may be considered a death sentence.
2020-11-10 07:47:16 PM priyab yes, they don't understand mordern terms. they feel lost
2020-11-10 07:47:19 PM desiraes Very true
2020-11-10 07:47:26 PM lisab70 so true!!
2020-11-10 07:47:31 PM debrabryan yes
2020-11-10 07:47:31 PM melissabarrett yes
2020-11-10 07:47:33 PM jeanneb true
2020-11-10 07:47:35 PM shedenaalexander true
2020-11-10 07:47:36 PM abigailgearhart yes
2020-11-10 07:47:37 PM cchase be aware that words may have a different meaning
2020-11-10 07:47:37 PM judithdevin true
2020-11-10 07:47:39 PM kellisheehan very true they seem to process words differen tly
2020-11-10 07:47:42 PM melissabarrett ok
2020-11-10 07:47:43 PM annettep yes, can get a suprise response
2020-11-10 07:47:45 PM debbief82 Never gave too much thought to that
2020-11-10 07:47:46 PM desiraes our language is not the same as what they are use to
2020-11-10 07:47:48 PM debrabryan ok
2020-11-10 07:47:48 PM kellyryan yes
2020-11-10 07:47:50 PM cchase this is being cultural sensitive
2020-11-10 07:47:56 PM melissabarrett yes
2020-11-10 07:48:00 PM galjan15 enter the chat room
2020-11-10 07:48:01 PM mleague ok
2020-11-10 07:48:03 PM fillmorepam8 yes
2020-11-10 07:48:03 PM lisab70 "know your audience"
2020-11-10 07:48:04 PM cchase culturally sensitive
2020-11-10 07:48:08 PM annettep Then add our mask
2020-11-10 07:48:10 PM priyab agreed
2020-11-10 07:48:36 PM cchase good point annette - then add the mask to the equation
2020-11-10 07:48:42 PM cchase Be aware of the person's health issues
2020-11-10 07:48:46 PM kellisheehan with the mask i swear we need to speak slower softer clearer and even LOUDER because it causes a barrier
2020-11-10 07:48:50 PM judithdevin always
2020-11-10 07:48:54 PM melissabarrett yes
2020-11-10 07:49:02 PM cchase why do you need to be aware of health issues??
2020-11-10 07:49:02 PM lisab70 YES!!! Kellisheehan
2020-11-10 07:49:03 PM desiraes I fing the residents at my place of work find it very hard to hear some of the workers while they are wearing there masks
2020-11-10 07:49:12 PM sharitamurphy enter the chat room
2020-11-10 07:49:14 PM tinacognato hearing impairment
2020-11-10 07:49:19 PM wmcollins people tend to mumble with the mask'
2020-11-10 07:49:22 PM jeanneb that is why eye contanct is impotant
2020-11-10 07:49:25 PM desiraes so you need to speak slow and clear when talking to the residents
2020-11-10 07:49:26 PM lisab70 true: Tin!
2020-11-10 07:49:26 PM annettep Talk up a big storm of future and find out they are only going to get worse
2020-11-10 07:49:35 PM tinacognato thier cognitive state is relevant
2020-11-10 07:49:39 PM kellisheehan health issues can tell us if they may or may not have an issue understanding us
2020-11-10 07:49:40 PM desiraes yes eye contact is very important
2020-11-10 07:49:48 PM kellisheehan or what could hinder them from understanding us
2020-11-10 07:49:50 PM fillmorepam8 what senses are in tact, medicines that make you sleepy, hallucinations etc
2020-11-10 07:49:51 PM tinacognato thier medications
2020-11-10 07:49:51 PM anunn to opperate efficeiently
2020-11-10 07:49:52 PM cchase . Older adults may have health problems that add difficulty to speaking and understanding
2020-11-10 07:49:57 PM kellyryan eye contact is important especially now
2020-11-10 07:50:00 PM wmcollins yes be mindful of their coganative state
2020-11-10 07:50:02 PM lisab70 medications: Good one
2020-11-10 07:50:03 PM desiraes always apporach from the front and talk to the residents by making face contact
2020-11-10 07:50:09 PM wmcollins true
2020-11-10 07:50:15 PM cchase For example, they may have hearing problems, speech problems, and memory loss. These factors complicate communication
2020-11-10 07:50:17 PM tinacognato speach impediments
2020-11-10 07:50:22 PM wmcollins yes
2020-11-10 07:50:24 PM cchase good tina
2020-11-10 07:50:26 PM debrabryan yes we have to be aware of physical and mental problems
2020-11-10 07:50:28 PM anavillicana vision issues?
2020-11-10 07:50:30 PM debbief82 They sure do.
2020-11-10 07:50:36 PM sharitamurphy Being on their level helps as well.
2020-11-10 07:50:37 PM anunn knowing how they process information and how their feelings will be affected
2020-11-10 07:50:42 PM cchase Be attentive to the environment in which you are communicating
2020-11-10 07:50:43 PM priyab yes, speak louder, slower and clearly
2020-11-10 07:50:54 PM shedenaalexander Yes
2020-11-10 07:50:59 PM kellisheehan vission issues and hearing issues are both very common them added together are can make communication very difficult
2020-11-10 07:51:00 PM cchase Be sure to evaluate the environment in which you are communicating, which might have an effect on hearing and speech problems. Is there any disturbing background noise?
2020-11-10 07:51:02 PM tinacognato backround noises, voices, music
2020-11-10 07:51:04 PM melissabarrett make sure you both are looking at each other
2020-11-10 07:51:12 PM annettep noisy backgounds can make it more difficult
2020-11-10 07:51:12 PM lisab70 if music is loud....turn it down....less distractions...or competing sounds
2020-11-10 07:51:16 PM debrabryan ok
2020-11-10 07:51:17 PM wmcollins yes background noise
2020-11-10 07:51:22 PM judithdevin ok
2020-11-10 07:51:23 PM tinacognato or someones behavior that may be distracting
2020-11-10 07:51:26 PM abigailgearhart you need to be aware of health issues to accomodate the resident to the best of your ability. If a resident has imparired mobility you need to know this in orderto assist them to and from activities
2020-11-10 07:51:35 PM debbief82 I aske if I can turn down the TV all the time when doing assessments.
2020-11-10 07:51:35 PM kellisheehan background noise
2020-11-10 07:51:37 PM cchase Speak clearly and articulately, and make eye contact
2020-11-10 07:51:40 PM fillmorepam8 lighting, sounds, positioning
2020-11-10 07:51:41 PM paigea other people talking
2020-11-10 07:51:43 PM wmcollins mobilty is also a issue
2020-11-10 07:51:46 PM lisab70 yes!
2020-11-10 07:51:50 PM desiraes yes background noise is very hard fro the residents to hear especially while we wear our masks
2020-11-10 07:51:53 PM wmcollins I never thought of that !
2020-11-10 07:52:05 PM cchase Older adults may have trouble hearing. It is important to articulate your words and speak clearly. Direct your speech at the individual's face -- not to their side. Do not eat your words: move your mouth and pronounce each word carefully and precisely
2020-11-10 07:52:05 PM anavillicana I also read that we shouldn't come up from behind residents when trying to communicate with them
2020-11-10 07:52:06 PM annettep maybe a lower tone of voice vs higher tone,
2020-11-10 07:52:14 PM dianes our facility seems to be noisy and other residents dont respect each others space, making it hard to communicate
2020-11-10 07:52:16 PM melissabarrett i hate the mask they don't know who you are
2020-11-10 07:52:25 PM wmcollins great ideal
2020-11-10 07:52:31 PM cchase never - never come up from behind
2020-11-10 07:52:32 PM shedenaalexander Some read lips
2020-11-10 07:52:36 PM anunn eye contact maintains flow and gauges the resident in. shows interest
2020-11-10 07:52:37 PM abigailgearhart sound level makes a huge difference when working with dementia patients
2020-11-10 07:52:38 PM priyab add appropriate hand gestures to help understand
2020-11-10 07:52:39 PM melissabarrett never
2020-11-10 07:52:43 PM debrabryan never
2020-11-10 07:52:43 PM jeanneb you will scare them
2020-11-10 07:52:48 PM cchase always let them actually see you coming in their direction
2020-11-10 07:52:52 PM tinacognato you can incorparate visual clues as well
2020-11-10 07:52:56 PM wmcollins my mom was 50% deaf and read lips
2020-11-10 07:52:56 PM desiraes I think our residents are going to forget what we look like with wearing masks
2020-11-10 07:52:57 PM kellisheehan alwasy let them see u befoer u talk
2020-11-10 07:53:04 PM desiraes but its all for our own health
2020-11-10 07:53:05 PM lisab70 yes! Tina!!
2020-11-10 07:53:11 PM tinacognato without lipreadong visual cliues are important
2020-11-10 07:53:13 PM cchase Adjust your volume appropriately
2020-11-10 07:53:13 PM kellyryan yes I agree
2020-11-10 07:53:21 PM tinacognato *lipreading
2020-11-10 07:53:25 PM desiraes Yes totally agree Kellisheehan
2020-11-10 07:53:27 PM debrabryan yes
2020-11-10 07:53:28 PM abigailgearhart yes
2020-11-10 07:53:33 PM melissabarrett yes
2020-11-10 07:53:39 PM kellyryan diffiuclt now with the masks
2020-11-10 07:53:41 PM paigea yes
2020-11-10 07:53:42 PM desiraes Lip reading is hard to do with a mask pon
2020-11-10 07:53:50 PM tinacognato impossible
2020-11-10 07:53:54 PM desiraes *on
2020-11-10 07:53:54 PM cchase There is a difference between enunciating and talking loudly. Learn to adapt your voice to the needs of the individual. Evaluate the environment and how it relates to the person’s hearing abilities. Don't shout simply because the listener is older.
2020-11-10 07:53:55 PM wmcollins try to project
2020-11-10 07:54:13 PM shedenaalexander i agree
2020-11-10 07:54:13 PM melissabarrett yes
2020-11-10 07:54:15 PM kellisheehan agree
2020-11-10 07:54:16 PM judithdevin yes
2020-11-10 07:54:16 PM debrabryan of course not
2020-11-10 07:54:18 PM jeanneb ok
2020-11-10 07:54:21 PM cchase Use clear and precise questions and sentences
2020-11-10 07:54:27 PM kellyryan right
2020-11-10 07:54:29 PM melissabarrett yes
2020-11-10 07:54:30 PM lisab70 Shouting at residents drive me crazy!
2020-11-10 07:54:38 PM debbief82 I find many times that I need to adjust my volume when talking
2020-11-10 07:54:39 PM lisab70 we staff that does that..
2020-11-10 07:54:40 PM desiraes But I have seen masks that have clear plastic so you can see the mouth of the individual so lip reading can happen
2020-11-10 07:54:45 PM dianes yep
2020-11-10 07:54:52 PM kellisheehan are simple questions best? yes or no answers?
2020-11-10 07:54:53 PM cchase shouting can be scary
2020-11-10 07:54:56 PM cchase Do not hesitate to repeat or rephrase your sentences and questions if you sense there is an absence of comprehension. Complicated questions and sentences may confuse older adults who have short-term memory or hearing loss. Clear and precise constructions are easier to comprehend
2020-11-10 07:55:03 PM lisab70 seriously!
2020-11-10 07:55:08 PM anavillicana If i know a resident is hard of hearing then i usually just get to their level and speak more clearly and a little louder
2020-11-10 07:55:12 PM annettep yes
2020-11-10 07:55:13 PM wmcollins I have about three residents that do shout all the time
2020-11-10 07:55:17 PM melissabarrett ask if they understand
2020-11-10 07:55:24 PM desiraes I find for some simple questions are best with yes or no answers
2020-11-10 07:55:31 PM debrabryan Patience is a virtue!!!
2020-11-10 07:55:32 PM cchase • Use direct questions: "Did you have soup for lunch?" "Did you have salad for lunch?" Instead of: "What did you have for lunch?" The more precise you are in your language, the less difficulty the elderly have in understanding.
2020-11-10 07:55:37 PM abigailgearhart If a resident cant hear very well you could write on a small white board what you are trying to say
2020-11-10 07:55:41 PM lisab70 amen debra!
2020-11-10 07:55:41 PM kellisheehan me 2 desiraes
2020-11-10 07:55:44 PM desiraes yes I agree patience is a virtue
2020-11-10 07:55:50 PM wmcollins make every thing more precise
2020-11-10 07:55:51 PM priyab yes, have to repeat many a times, patiently
2020-11-10 07:56:04 PM tinacognato i use a white board for two of our residents constantly
2020-11-10 07:56:18 PM cchase • Reduce the "noise" in your sentences and questions. Limit your sentences and questions to 20 words or less. Don't use slang or filler words and phrases. ("Like," "well," and "you know" are a few examples.) Keep your sentences brief and direct to the point.
2020-11-10 07:56:19 PM fillmorepam8 good idea tina
2020-11-10 07:56:27 PM paigea yes
2020-11-10 07:56:30 PM debbief82 A white board or paper works well.
2020-11-10 07:56:32 PM wmcollins I only had the one Iused the white board with
2020-11-10 07:56:33 PM priyab yes
2020-11-10 07:56:39 PM sharitamurphy I use communication tools like white boards to write out the words if I know a resident is hoh.
2020-11-10 07:56:46 PM cchase • Avoid the confusion of mixed ideas and questions. Try to define your ideas and questions logically. If you mix ideas, it may be confusing for the older adult to understand. Express one idea and message at a time.
2020-11-10 07:56:50 PM anunn being direct helps when collaborating and allows for effective responses
2020-11-10 07:56:54 PM lisab70 I have used the ipad!! I have it with me at all times....VERY helpful
2020-11-10 07:56:56 PM wmcollins a few of my people are Illererate
2020-11-10 07:57:03 PM debrabryan white boards are a great idea
2020-11-10 07:57:05 PM cchase . For example, "It is a good idea to call John, your brother. Later, we can call Susan, your sister." A more complicated construction would be: "I think we should call your brother, John, first, and then later we could call your sister, Susan."
2020-11-10 07:57:06 PM desiraes I have used a white board and paper to communicate if the resident is hard of hearing. I find it's better then shouting
2020-11-10 07:57:07 PM melissabarrett yes
2020-11-10 07:57:08 PM jeanneb very true
2020-11-10 07:57:10 PM dianes we use the white boards with a few of ours too
2020-11-10 07:57:24 PM kellisheehan i generally alwys have some kind of paper in my pocket i can write on to talk withtheose HOH
2020-11-10 07:57:38 PM desiraes same here
2020-11-10 07:57:47 PM lisab70 good point cchase!!
2020-11-10 07:57:48 PM priyab step by step, like you said
2020-11-10 07:57:51 PM sharitamurphy There are picture communication boards as well. Residents with aphasia can use these too.
2020-11-10 07:57:54 PM cchase are you folks staying with me ??? does this example make sense?
2020-11-10 07:57:58 PM jeanneb yes
2020-11-10 07:57:59 PM paigea yes
2020-11-10 07:58:01 PM melissabarrett yes
2020-11-10 07:58:01 PM mleague yes
2020-11-10 07:58:03 PM wclavin1234 yes
2020-11-10 07:58:03 PM jeanneb yes
2020-11-10 07:58:04 PM abigailgearhart yes
2020-11-10 07:58:04 PM tinacognato yes it does thank you
2020-11-10 07:58:05 PM fillmorepam8 yes
2020-11-10 07:58:06 PM annettep yes i t does
2020-11-10 07:58:06 PM debrabryan so shorter sentences so its a shorter thought process for them, right
2020-11-10 07:58:07 PM kellisheehan yes
2020-11-10 07:58:08 PM debbief82 Yes,
2020-11-10 07:58:08 PM lisab70 yes!
2020-11-10 07:58:10 PM wmcollins yes very much so
2020-11-10 07:58:11 PM dianes yes
2020-11-10 07:58:13 PM kellyryan yes
2020-11-10 07:58:17 PM judithdevin i carry pocket talker aka amplifier with hed set with me
2020-11-10 07:58:19 PM priyab yeah me too, always have a note pad and pen in pocket
2020-11-10 07:58:20 PM desiraes Some of my residents have ipads they use
2020-11-10 07:58:20 PM cchase abstract conversations are harder to follow
2020-11-10 07:58:24 PM shedenaalexander yes
2020-11-10 07:58:27 PM melissabarrett they are
2020-11-10 07:58:33 PM cchase implied messages do not work
2020-11-10 07:58:33 PM wmcollins dont be abstract !
2020-11-10 07:58:34 PM amiller20 yes
2020-11-10 07:58:35 PM lisab70 abstract conversations?
2020-11-10 07:58:36 PM desiraes and yes all is making since
2020-11-10 07:58:46 PM desiraes sense
2020-11-10 07:58:47 PM priyab pocket amplifier is a great idea, especially with mask on
2020-11-10 07:58:57 PM cchase such as that in my example Lisa
2020-11-10 07:58:59 PM amiller20 what is abstract convo
2020-11-10 07:58:59 PM judithdevin works wonders
2020-11-10 07:59:05 PM desiraes Oh yes never thought of that
2020-11-10 07:59:07 PM wmcollins love the ideal of a pocket ampifier
2020-11-10 07:59:16 PM kellisheehan never heard of a ppocket amplifier
2020-11-10 07:59:17 PM fillmorepam8 me too
2020-11-10 07:59:20 PM cchase ok - so you all mentioned white boards-
2020-11-10 07:59:21 PM lisab70 Oh yes! ..with "John
2020-11-10 07:59:30 PM wmcollins thanks for sharing
2020-11-10 07:59:39 PM cchase Employ visual aids, if possible. 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?
2020-11-10 07:59:42 PM wmcollins I keep on on my activity cart
2020-11-10 08:00:08 PM lisab70 Gotcha!!!
2020-11-10 08:00:09 PM debrabryan yes
2020-11-10 08:00:17 PM melissabarrett yes
2020-11-10 08:00:18 PM judithdevin we leave white boards with the residents that need them so that way they are always with them
2020-11-10 08:00:18 PM cchase use the physical body as part of the communication
2020-11-10 08:00:18 PM annettep I have used basic sign language like that a lot
2020-11-10 08:00:20 PM desiraes That's a great idea
2020-11-10 08:00:24 PM paigea yes
2020-11-10 08:00:29 PM melissabarrett i do that
2020-11-10 08:00:30 PM debrabryan ok
2020-11-10 08:00:33 PM cchase can you hear me - (point to your ears)
2020-11-10 08:00:35 PM fillmorepam8 yes
2020-11-10 08:00:37 PM priyab yes, I think i do it unconsioulsy around elders, so used to it now :D
2020-11-10 08:00:39 PM abigailgearhart yes visual aids do help alot
2020-11-10 08:00:39 PM desiraes i will have to keep one on my activity clip board
2020-11-10 08:00:41 PM paigea visual aide helps them alot
2020-11-10 08:00:42 PM anunn yes provides stronger examples and visually shows them

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