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Section 2
DVD Track #2:
Positive Approach, Think He’s Helping, Necessity, and Service Project
Table of Contents | NCCAP/NCTRC CE Booklet
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Track 2 of DVD
Note-Taking Exercise
Positive Approach
What were the two approaches given for Suzy, an unmotivated resident? Which approach is positive, and why?
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Residents to Motivate by offering a "Choice between Two Activities"
| Activity to offer by using a Positive Approach | Residents |
Staff or Volunteer Responsible |
“And now it's time for…” |
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“Did you want to go to the Bingo at 1:30 or 2:00?” |
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“Did you want to go to the Bingo game or did you want to go to the lounge to watch TV?” |
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“Joe it's time for…” |
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Think He’s Helping, Necessity
What were 5 service projects suggested by the speaker?
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Residents to Motivate by telling him or her they are "Helping"
| Activity to offer by saying "I or another resident really needs your help to…" | Residents |
Staff or Volunteer Responsible |
Cut out stars or decorations |
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Welcoming Committee |
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Orientation Walk |
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What problem did the speaker run into after using Necessity to motivate Sue to help her cut out stars to decorate the facility?
Residents to Motivate by giving them a "Job" to do
| Resident | Job Title |
Service or "Work-type" Project Description |
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Duster |
Dusting the hand rail in the hall |
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Towel Folder |
Buy colorful towels at a discount store. If appropriate, you might tell a resident you need help folding the towels |
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Chux Counter |
Folding and counting out Chux pads (those disposable pads) in groups of ten. |
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Bed Maker |
Making their bed, perhaps make their roommate's bed, if, of course, roommate is agreeable. |
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Plant Polisher |
Resident takes water and rag and wipe off the leaves of the facility's artificial plants |
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Fold napkins |
Check health regulations and have resident fold the paper or cloth napkins residents use at mealtimes. |
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The 'Shoe Lady' |
On an Alzheimer’s unit one ambulatory resident helps others put their shoes on. |
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The Flower Lady |
Make welcome items for new residents like small yarn flowers. These can be used by the Welcome Committee explained in the preceding. |
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Door Decorator |
A wheelchair resident can hold door decorations in his/her lap while the staff put them up |
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Sock Sorter |
Purchase colorful socks and see if your Alzheimer's and Low Functioning resident can match them up. |
QUESTION #2: What is important to keep in mind when asking a resident for help?
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