I have ONE vocal, often pessimistic person who impacts the vibe of my activities. I'll try to redirect her, but it is a real challenge. She attends everything. There are times when she is an asset.
She is in a early stage of dementia.
Any suggestions on how I can do better in trying situations with her in a group?
Hi Our residents don't seem to mourn or talk about a passing resident in a way that they might need counseling. When a resident passes at our facility we post a picture along with their obituary and it stays up until the funeral, so they know the resident passed, but not much talk after a day. Sometimes they see when the undertaker takes the covered body away. So what should I look for to see if the resident is in need of grief counseling? Cecilia LEC/Activities Director
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She is in a early stage of dementia.
Any suggestions on how I can do better in trying situations with her in a group?
One thing that comes to my mind right away, is to have this person be part of a robot leader
Often one people are part of the solution. Their attitude is much better
You could try some or all of this also
https://www.goldencarers.com/the-anger-game/7564/
Use some of these cheerful quotes
https://www.goldencarers.com/cheerful-quotes/7099/
Reading this article may help you also
https://www.goldencarers.com/16-ways-to-encourage-negative-or-pessimistic-residents-to-attend-activities/6571/
Our residents don't seem to mourn or talk about a passing resident in a way that they might need counseling. When a resident passes at our facility we post a picture along with their obituary and it stays up until the funeral, so they know the resident passed, but not much talk after a day. Sometimes they see when the undertaker takes the covered body away.
So what should I look for to see if the resident is in need of grief counseling?
Cecilia
LEC/Activities Director
Thank you for your insight