Hi, I saw a training film years ago about a facility who had staff take on a resident's role for the day, be in a wheelchair, act out their behaviours - calling out, rocking, etc, be fed, wait to go to the toilet. I found this film very interesting and have always remembered it. Does anyone else remember it and know where I could get a copy of it to show our staff. Thanks.
Once again Golden Carers has come to the rescue. I live in a retirement village and calling on my years as a Diversional Therapist I constantly use the Golden Carers for new ideas to run my group in the village. I especially love the Read Aloud Audience Participation activity and I always pick a very shy resident to take a part. It is amazing how much it brings them out of their shell. The quiz always helps keeps their minds active and gives them such a feeling of self worth when they get a correct answer.