Bronagh

Hi folks,

I need some help and practical advice! We have a gentleman here in residential-used to be a teacher-very sharp knows his timetables still off by heart. He's in decline now, and everyday is asking, Nurses were am i? Am I loosing it? How did i end up like this? I've tried distraction, but he still goes back to saying this...I feel I owe it to this man to explain things, more but want to do it in a sensitive respectful way-a way that can help him! Does anyone have any ideas what I could say? Or any other suggestions?

Many Many Thanks

Hi all,
Another question from me! lol There is a lady on one of the units, who is always fiddling, and picking things up and carrying them around with her. What sort of behaviour is this would you say? And is there a way to divert it? Has anyone had any successful experience of diverting this? My main worry is things going missing!

Many Thanks

Girls thank you. This was helpful-I put a post up on facebook and I have received replies from about 5 people at this point! They've been able to visit and all! Facebook is a fantastic thing!

Hi all,
After some advice. We have a lady here, who does nothing but walk up and down the corridors all day. She sometimes hits for no reason, will hit if you try and help her get out of her chair, and generally seems angry. Wondering has anyone else found an activity or diversion with a resident who has similar habbits as this? She has responded to balloon game sin the past and some singing, but thinking of something that can help break her out of this cycle. Any advice will be great!
Many Thanks!
Bronagh

Hi folks,

Really need some advice from carers/coordinators who have worked with residents who speak a totally different language! We have a new wee woman who speaks fluent Spanish and no English. We're using google translate, picture cards and other things which are helpful-at times! Has anyone had this experience before? and what other steps have you taken to make them feel at home?
Any advice would be fantastic!!!
Bronagh