I have been an Activity Director for 2 years, nursing staff feels that I am not doing enough for late stage dementia residents. There are 4 residents that sit in a recliner and want to sleep all day. I have provided head set with music, hand massages, file & polish nails, read poetry and several other things. Does anyone have any suggestions on more sensory activities or what can I say to the staff that comment weekly. The are the Director of Nursing and ADON. I have one full time staff and 2 staff that work 16 and 20 hours. They never compliment just constant complaints.
I love Golden Carers! When I first became an ‘Activity Aide’ I spent hours scouring the internet looking for meaningful activities for elders experiencing cognitive decline. I finally found ‘Golden Carers’! I’ve passed along ’the find’ to the Activity Director of where I work. Thank you again for all that you do - Golden Carers is much more than a great resource for activities - it’s an education on how to provide ‘life’ to both workers and our elders.
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The nurses should be staying in their own lane. :)