I provide behavior support for people with disabilities. Some of my senior clients are frustrated by not being able to do things they once could and need reminding of what is and is not socially acceptable behavior. I am seeking therapeutic resources like social stories, movies, and clips that show seniors finding new meaning, contributing to society, and making good choices. Does anyone know of any such resources?
Thanks,
Bob
and also what are they doing that isn't socially accepted?
at my moms AL a lot have dementia (not all)
activities aren't really meant to teach them anything I suppose...
but to keep them busy and happy. singing songs, listening to music, playing bingo, playing ball with a balloon. dancing, coloring, crafts. trivia, some don't participate but enjoy being around others.
A wonderful facility near near me has a super-active activities department. The residents go on field trips st least once a week to the beach, local farms, historic sites, baseball games, etc. They recently had a “Beach Party” for the ones who couldn’t travel and brought in wading pools of play sand for them to put their feet in. There is a garden just at wheelchair height and the residents maintain it. They bring in comfort animals, have musical entertainment, clambakes and even have a lounge set up like an Olde English Pub.
Showing videos can be a valuable tool, but I know for myself, I find those Consumer Cellular ads with the “perfect Seniors” who have the perfect house, perfect clothes, perfect hair, perfect friends and perfect social life making me want to throw a shoe at the television. And I have CC as my carrier.