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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3) Invite resident to 'watch' activity or help someone to play activity.