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Solange 3rd Apr 2012

Participation is achieved with a lot of tender loving care. Here are a few tips: 1) Rule out pain/depression. 2) Find out what the resident enjoyed prior to coming to long term care
3) Invite resident to 'watch' activity or help someone to play activity.

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