Technorati Tags: administrators,assisted living,nursing homes,september 11,resident activities,we will never forgetSometimes I get the opportunity to visit an assisted living facility that one of my clients own. I have to say, I always have a great time visiting with the resident. It is fascinating to hear them tell stories of their lives “way back when.” And I can’t help but giggle when I somehow “appear” in the mid 1900’s as someone they knew.
After visiting a couple of times, I realized that I absolutely love to do activities with them! It could be something as simple as Balloon Toss, but it always gives me great joy. Soon after, I found myself planning activities for them to do as my client did not have an Activities Coordinator. My client appreciates my suggestions and uses them. The women have regular activities like Bingo three times a week (they LOVE bingo!), exercise, praise and worship, and quilting every Thursday. I help to fill in activities for open slots during the month.
As September 11th approaches, I feel that it is important to have an activity that allows us to remember those who lost their lives as well as our troops that continue to fight for us still. So, next Thursday, we will be planting flowers in small flower pots to remember those who passed on that horrific day. The flowers will be yellow to show our support for the troops who continue to fight for our freedom and protect us.
So, as Administrators, I encourage you to do something with your residents on September 11th. It is important that we never forget those who were taken in this tragic way or those who are making certain that it never happens again.
May God bless you, yours, and the USA!
