In-Service Topic: "The New Resident Living with Dementia"

How many times have you heard anyone say, “Boy, I can’t wait until I am 85 and have to go to a nursing home”? In this in-service, we will examine how moving into a nursing home affects our residents. We will examine why being depressed and appearing to be lost is, unfortunately, a standard reaction. We will discuss how residents who feel lost in an unfamiliar building, who have little control over what they do or what is done to them, and who feel isolated from those they love can suffer from severe and chronic stress. We will also explore what we can do as caregivers to reduce these negative feelings by individualizing care. We have much to offer to our residents that will reduce new resident depression and behaviors.

This ready-to-teach in-service kit includes everything you need to teach a 25-minute in-service.

• A recorded video of the in-service (internet access required)
• Lesson Plan (PDF), presentation slides, and script (Microsoft PowerPoint File)
• Presentation handout as slides and notes (PDF)
• 4-page summary of presentation (PDF)
• Pre-test (PDF)
• 4 post-tests with 5 questions each and answer key (PDF)
• Follow-up (PDF)
• Certificate Template (PDF)