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Martin avatar

I have been tasked with putting together an activity for the residents for dignity day (1st Feb) but am struggling to come up with an idea. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.

Susan avatar

Hi Martin

What level of function do the residents have another word for that they capable of doing

Have a digna tea

Make a dignity tree

Here are some more ideas

https://www.dignityincare.org.uk/_assets/Resources/Dignity/DAD/Dignity-Action-Day-pack.pdf

https://www.goldencarers.com/comments/16899/

Solange avatar

Hi Martin, you could celebrate by talking to your local school's Music Teacher and organizing a children's concert for your residents. You could also hold a showcase session with arts & crafts made by the residents and at the same time expose the dignified service you provide. Another idea is to have a group of residents make a colorful poster with words relating to 'Dignity'. Here are a few words you could use: JUSTICE - PEACE - EQUALITY - FREEDOM - HONOR - TRUTH - HOPE - BROTHERHOOD - STRENGTH - SUPPORT - ENDURANCE - UNITY - RESPECT - COURAGE - PERSEVERANCE - LOVE. All the best.

Darla avatar
Darla Recreation and Rehab Manager

Dignity Day:

Taking the opportunity to share with care staff and nurses the importance of adaptive wear. Proper fitting and adjusting adaptive pants; catheter covers(handmade cloth materials to cover catheter bag) used and placed properly.

Speaking clearly and in common areas in the resident's most used language . In some cases, google translator app provides free service in all world languages for short simple words and speaking ability for proper pronunciation. For first nations/first people's languages not entered, reach out to your local community on website and ask for simple guide and support.

Always being mindful to introduce yourself to residents who are unable to see. Explain yourself and the care or intervention you are providing so they know what you are going to do. For residents unable to hear, a small dry erase white board with introduction and instruction is useful.

And of course, the most obvious, talk with all your residents in an adult tone and manner, and ask them for opinion, Engage in discussions, not just facilitating yourself reading or talking. Talk directly to the residents - and not around them- with other staff in the common areas.

And always remember "you work in the residents' homes; as opposed to they live in your place of work."

Martin, Thank you for bringing this important day to our attention, so we can share with other staff.

Darla avatar
Darla Recreation and Rehab Manager

Susan,

Thank you for the information: dignitycare.org/UK

Martin avatar

Thanks for all your help and great ideas. We had a lovely day and the residents really enjoyed themselves.

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