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IDEAS for a Better Visit CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE PAGES TO ORDER IDEAS for a Better Visit contains information on topics ranging from what
to do on a brief visit to communicating with residents who have
communication or hearing difficulties. In addition, it offers conversation starters,
gift ideas, and information about visiting with children.
~ ~ ~ ~ New resource available to facilitate successful visits with residents of long term care facilities. Many people are reluctant to visit long term care facilities. Visitors often struggle with what to say or do during a visit at a nursing home.
Many family members have told us that visiting can be a challenge
and often they are relieved when it is time to go home.
The IDEAS Institute, a non-profit research and education organization has recently developed a booklet to provide visitors to long term care facilities with tips on visiting a friend or family member. The goal in this project is to support successful visiting experiences and to increase resident visitation. The booklet was developed through a grant from The Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation, which has also funded distribution of IDEAS for a Better Visit to Cleveland area nursing homes. TO ORDER CONTACT IDEAS Institute
8055 Chardon Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
440-256-1883 (Mention you learned about this product from Communication Connection) HOW TO USE Include a booklet in your admissions packet Use the booklets for discussion starters in your family support groups. Consider having new staff members read the booklet as part of their orientation. Have staff pick a topic for a weekly meeting then encourage them to share some of the techniques they have found to be most effective. Use the booklets as a marketing tool by purchasing them in bulk and have your facility information included on the cover.
IDEAS for a Better Visit makes an excellent gift for someone who has a loved one being admitted to a long term care facility, for someone who is taking a job in a setting where they are working with older adults, or a volunteer who spends time visiting older adults. ALSO AVAILABLE AS PART OF A CONVERSATION STARTERS ACTIVITY KIT
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