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Melva
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Rhonda Saldana
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I really appreciate this website, and this is my second year using it. I’m an Activity Director in mental health, and we support residents of all ages at our facility, so the resources available here can be used in so many different ways. I’m very thankful for this site.
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Any ideas for an introverted lady that is vision and hearing impaired. She has rejected all of my ideas. Was a medical secretary, one daughter and no hobbies.
Hi Melva, it is so kind of you to look for ways to engage her! I worked with a woman in a similar situation, and by chance found that if we put unfolded things near her, she would fold and seemed to enjoy it. I found that giving her tasks was the best way to engage her in her surroundings. Maybe try giving her a basket of clothing to fold? Or a sensory board/station that she could access? I'm interested to hear others thoughts on this as well!
Thanks, Molly I will try these ideas.
Hi Melva , for the hearing impaired have you tried pocket talkers or headphones, even iPods where the volume can be increased? Sorting things by texture or shape, for example silverware into a flatware bin, hand massages, doing nails or
even trying a collection of essential oils on a cotton ball to guess the different sents. Gathering herbs and flowers for smelling and tasting and some of the Montessori activities for the elderly are wonderful.
I love these Montessori activities idea, Nancy! Thank you for sharing.