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Molly
Activity Professional & Writer
Activity Professional & Writer
How to Help New Residents Adjust to Lifestyle Changes
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A move into a care home, whether voluntary or not, can be very overwhelming. There are a few things that Activity professionals can do to make the transition smoother and more manageable.
In this article we cover:
- Providing Daily 1:1's
- Asking them about their previous home
- Introducing them to Residents
- Inviting them to everything (even if they say no)
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Our activity co always introduce her self with a welcome to the home card .
We do all the suggestions I also have an activities session with some flash type cards to prompt thoughts about themselves such as hobbies and interests, where they were born, jobs they were involved in, Family etc. It is encouraged the whole room takes part in a getting to know one another better challenge. It works really well and I always try to attach common denominators with other such as travel and they have been to the same or similar areas in a country. It's always a hard transition but we are generally very lucky in our residents seem to settle in well as we are a very small place.
We have always done all these things so very important.
I'm so encouraged to hear your community incorporates these for new residents! I'm sure they feel welcomed and at home.
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