Hello! I'm new here and starting as an Activity Lead Coordinator in a care home next week so I am very excited! I spent 18yrs working with young adults with complex physical and learning needs so am looking forward to transferring my skills into the a dementia specific environment. Just looking for any hints and useful tips? I am so glad I cam across this website the resources are fantastic!
Hi Ruby First of all congratulations at your new job Your experience with young adults with complex needs should be helpful You need to get to know the residents However there are some basics Never argue Never tell them that this is their home Instead tell them the doctor wants them to stay there for a little while People with dementia can have a wide variety of unwanted behaviors that’s why it’s important to get to know them Here are some articles that will help you https://www.goldencarers.com/search/#stq=dementia&stp=1
I love Golden Carers, it's a fantastic resource! I not only find great activities for my seniors to do but have also inspired me to make my own activities to share as well. Thanks so much & keep up the wonderful job!
First of all congratulations at your new job
Your experience with young adults with complex needs should be helpful
You need to get to know the residents
However there are some basics
Never argue
Never tell them that this is their home
Instead tell them the doctor wants them to stay there for a little while
People with dementia can have a wide variety of unwanted behaviors that’s why it’s important to get to know them
Here are some articles that will help you
https://www.goldencarers.com/search/#stq=dementia&stp=1
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-decrease-problem-behaviors/5056/
https://www.goldencarers.com/the-power-of-touch-in-senior-care/5505/
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-communicate-with-body-language/5053/