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sandra
training diversional therapist
Linda Small
I co-own and operate a small assisted living home in Pittsfield, NH (U.S.A.). We consistently seek ways to improve upon our senior activity program, providing a diversified balance of a purposeful and enjoyable time of recreation, crafting, exercise and others to reach all of our residents. I must say, it's been a challenge. This past October I began researching options online and came across your site, subscribing for a year to see what you were all about. Let me tell you, you have not disappointed! Your site is a priceless resource that we are extremely thankful for. We find a significant increase in resident participation and look forward to the new ideas that each month brings. Our residents love the changes!
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hi there, iv just been told i have to change my activites calendar again, as its good but not good enough, have been working at the same place 2yrs now and management are always wanting me to change it as they think its not good enought!!! Anyhow they are wanting me to do more outings so the residents are seen out in the community more, at least once a week, so ideas on were u take your ressies when on an outing would be greatfully received, cheers in advance from a slightly frustrated D.T xx
Hi Sandra,
I don't know what town you are in so I can't offer specific suggestions. However on a generic level, we have outings to tourist attractions eg in Canberra we go to Floriade. Also coffee shop for a cuppa, picnics in warm weather, museums eg fire brigade museum, Lookouts and an ice-cream,Botanic Gardens, anything with animals etc. Depending on the residents ability just go for a drive where they can stay in the bus and maybe get an ice-cream or drink. Sometimes Gardens and tourist attractions will allow you to drive through. Enjoy! Christine
Hi Sandra, I try and do weekly outings with my High care residents. Many times we just go for a drive finishing with an ice cream. We drive around the areas they may be familiar with or drive out to see the airport. Many times the residents may not get off the bus which sometimes is more attractive for them when it is too hot/cold as they just want to blow the cobwebs off. Give it a try Regards Carol
Hi sandra we do a mystery taxi trip where the residents are different each week and they choose where they would like to go it's great cause they reminsing about there past. we also go to the shops for lunch or a pub. bring it up in your residents meeting and ask them what they want cause then you show you are involing residents and its residents focused.
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Thanku so much to all who replyd to my question on outings, i have taken all comments on board and hope to improve my calender with all the ideas u have given me, cheers everyone, mwah xx
Sandra,
with regards to outings & numbers of staff, whilst there is no standard minimum number (& it depends on each facilities policy), I would recommend - no matter the amount of clients you have - that you have @ least 2 staff members with current First Aid skills.
In any event of an emergency then @ least one staff member can apply First Aid while the other staff member can call for help/000.
In the case of the Nursing Home I work at we have 2 on the bus outings, maximum 11 residents (we don\'t get off however).
On community walkabouts/outings it\'s usually one staff member to one client (we\'re high care also).
Hope this helps!
Cheers,
David