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Patti

Activity Director From Ohio, United States

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Patti 1st May 2024 Activity Director

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Hi Susan!
Thanks for your reply. The only thing we have to use is her brain. She is completely paralyzed. Trivia questions are on the top of our list. Music and movies also.
I wasn't sure if anyone had this type of experience or not. The Math activities would be great! I could make up a game of some sort. : )

Thanks again for your response!
Have a wonderful day !!!
Patti 24th Apr 2024 Activity Director

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Hi Jennifer!
I would look into Youtube if you do not have anything specific.
If you do have specifics, set the room up with :
Some soothing spa music. Concentrate on specific muscles and/or parts of the body.
Make sure to have the "speaker" use a soft voice. Low lighting. Maybe some aroma therapy going on at the same time. Lavender would be wonderful!

I hope this helps get you started !

Patti 24th Apr 2024 Activity Director

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Hello Everyone!
I have a big challenge under my wing.
We have a quadriplegic here at our facility. This person is call-light happy. It was asked if the activities dept. would be able to sit with the resident 2x per day for approx. 30 minutes each.
The Challenge : Resident does not wish to get up and interact with others. Aside from, painting nails, giving hand/arm rubs, reading psalms, reading books...... what could we do for her? HELP!
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