we also included some of the traditions people use when saying hello- rubbing noses, bowing, handshakes from different cultures and even for fun discussed how we say hello to our animals- or they say hello to us- dog wagging tail, cat rubbing against leg, animals lined up at the door, etc- as some clients have or have had special animals in their lives. Also special greetings that mean a lot- grand kids saying hello etc. Group also stood and introduced themselves one at a time and everyone in room yelled out hello! for people with memory loss, sat in a circle and shook hands with the person next to them and waved to the person across from them as well as some discussion time.
finally something that can include all resident, eg ethnicity, travel, dialect,schooling and personal interaction to loved ones. thanks for the insperation. a small word/action that every in the world uses many times a day. sophie
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