Anyone feeling hungry after all our talk about meals and dining this week? I hope your questions have been answered and you’ve seen the value that Restorative Dining holds in our long-term care settings.
It’s looking like one of the facilities I’m routinely scheduled at (every week, 3 days a week to be exact!) is getting slew of admissions next week. Definitely going to take a minute before next week gets underway to make sure I’m stocked up on my evaluation essentials!
We’ve got some time with family scheduled for this weekend which will be lovely. I truly enjoy the coziness of winter, but I’m looking forward to the weather breaking so we can get back to family meals outside. That’s such as great part of Spring and Summer.
Speaking of Spring, I think we Spring ahead this week! Call me crazy, but I really don’t want our current Daylight Savings schedule to end. I know it really impacts most people negatively, but the time change twice a year is like a weird motivational reset for me every time.
I’ll have some tips for you in the week ahead on how to manage Daylight Savings Time effectively on The Memory Unit, so stay tuned!
If you missed out on anything from this week, I’ve got it all compiled here.
This Week’s Recap
Instagram Reels:
How OT Can Help Long-Term Care Residents (aka Full Scope OT in LTC!)
Things Every Restorative Dining Room Should Have
SNF Friendly Strategies to Improve PO Intake
How Movement and Appetite Work Hand-in-Hand
Some Great Therapy Products (links non-affiliate):
Plaid Smocks – It’s really important that we maximize Resident dignity as much as possible. These smocks don and doff easily, are made of waterproof material, and come in plaid patterns of various colors to look more like a shirt. Under $20!
Grandpa’s Magical Mind – Brianna with Bambu Care wrote and released a children’s book designed to teach children about the magic of dementia. It’s told from a child’s perspective and looks absolutely adorable (and it’s also under $20)!
Someone to Follow if You Don’t Already:
Molly @dementia.nutrition – a dietician whose focus is specifically on nutrition and dignity during dining for individuals living with dementia
Have you seen the Petition?
Michelle and Luke, as well as many other OT content creators, have been sharing a petition to change the Academic and Clinical Standards for occupational therapists.
And if you’ve already signed the petition, take the next step by filling out this survey that breaks down how much each of the points within the petition resonates with you: find it here.
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