Majority of the home is nursing and dementia. For most of the day residents are asleep. Any suggestions for activities and anything that will keep them awake? I am finding this increasingly difficult.
Michelle I know exactly where you are coming from. I work at a nursing home and have the same issues as you. My problem is that Management seem to forget about the residents bed bound and stuck in their rooms. More interested in me being on the top floor with the Dementia residents. The individual time for the residents is so important even if it's 10 minutes. This is a difficult job for anyone and I think all of us that do it deserve a pat on the back for sticking with it.
Your site is easy to use, I use it more often than the one our consultant has set up! I use so many of your ideas and love the Facebook page where everyone shares ideas, concerns and triumphs! I feel connected to a big wonderful caring society! I am always telling my co-workers how awesome Golden Carers is. I feel it is more in touch with the needs of my residents than many of the other Recreational Therapy sites.
Sherrie Gardner Recreational Therapist United States
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