How to Support Residents in Lockdown

How to Support Residents in Lockdown

User Profile By Haley Burress   United States

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COVID-19 has drastically changed life inside of senior living communities throughout the globe. Here is how to maintain a sense of calm as well as how to connect with residents during this time.

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Sultana Latiff 27th Aug 2021
the information is very useful
Nancy 17th Aug 2021 Activity Program Supervisor
I love all the ideas. We are currently restricting visitors in our community. It can be a challenge but thanks to all your ideas and support I’m blessed.
Talita 22nd Aug 2021
Thank you so much for your feedback Nancy. These are challenging times, we are so happy we can help you.
Tammy 14th Jul 2020 Activity Director
When residents are on lockdown how are all of you helping your residents cope with not being able to go out shopping?
Susan 15th Jul 2020 Activity Director
Hi Tammy
You can let them look for things online
Then you can order the things for them or they can get them at a later time
Jenny 13th Apr 2020 Activities Coordinator
During these difficult and challenging times, your site has been a complete god send.
I'm an Acrivities Coordinator (now called Wellbeing & Inclusion Assistant) for Retirement Living here in the UK.
Through your site I generate, what I call, a weekly "Lockdown Quiz Booklet" which includes some of your Quizes and other puzzles which also include a Prize Puzzle.
Thas been greatly received by out tenants and staff.
So thank you from me and all please Stay Safe.
Susan 14th Apr 2020 Activity Director
Hi Jenny
A lockdown quiz booklet sounds like a great idea
Thank you
Talita 20th Apr 2020
Thank you so very much for your feedback Jenny. x
Kelly 16th Jun 2020
I make a challenge Pack for every Friday and a few residents will take the challenge. It contains Mazes, Crossword puzzles, Word Searches, Color Pages, Quick stories, and Riddles.
Those who like less of challenge I give easier packs or just color pages. Residents each have their own box of color pencils.
Cindy 31st Mar 2020
At our skilled nursing facility we did a “spa” day where we used the hairdresser room to wash , dry and curl residents hair who don’t utilize the hairdressing services. It really lifted their spirits!
Susan 23rd Mar 2020 Activity Director
Thank you for all your prayers
I also hope all will get well soon
Sharon 23rd Mar 2020 Movement And Music Therapist
Susan, I am located in Lubbock, Texas. Where you located? Is it against the rules to ask? I feel extremely isolated being in confinement with my husband. My email is [email protected] if it’s okay to share.
Praise eddy omofurieta 22nd Mar 2020
Dear lord,please have mercy and restore good health to people affected with coronavirus
Reina 21st Mar 2020 Lifestyle Carer
Great ideas and suggestions.
Susan 21st Mar 2020 Activity Director
Hi Sharon
You sound like a great person
Thank you for your great effort
Sharon 22nd Mar 2020 Movement And Music Therapist
Thank you ,Susan. You made my day!❤️
Caroline 20th Mar 2020
Great idea in these challenging times! I will be promoting within my organization, thanks
Sharon 20th Mar 2020 Movement And Music Therapist
Great activities and suggestions. My husband is in an Alzheimer’s facility. I do a music and mobility class once a week, hence my subscription to golden caregivers. I am quarantined in the facility with my husband. I am going to make cards for all the residents each day. I might even draw them pictures. I love this idea. Thank you.
Haley 19th Mar 2020 Recreation Therapist And Writer
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