Inspiration

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Wow, what a year we just finished! The challenges of 2020 were different for each of us, but the pandemic left no one untouched. Yet, despite the many challenges, you stepped up to the plate and did your best to protect and care for your residents.

Many of us feel like slamming the door on 2020 and forgetting it ever happened. But I hope you’ll take some time to consider the good things that came out of this tough year. (To help you get started, I added a brief assignment to each of my categories below.)

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One of the most common requests I’m getting these days is for ideas to boost staff morale during the COVID pandemic. We know this will be especially crucial during the holidays when the coronavirus turns our traditions upside down. 

Today I’m sharing sixteen ideas for activities you can do with your nursing home staff to brighten their days leading up to Christmas. Coronavirus rules vary across the country, so I realize some of these suggestions won’t be practical for everyone. But I know you’ll find several fun ideas that you can adapt to your individual nursing homes.

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During November, senior living communities across the country will celebrate Caregiver Appreciation Month. I hope today’s article prompts us to make a habit of showing appreciation for a loved one’s caregivers, not only during November but throughout the entire year.

Words of thanks

Because of social distancing, verbalizing thanks to a loved one’s caregivers becomes more difficult. We might only communicate with staff through brief phone calls or video visits. This makes it harder to get to know the caregivers and form relationships with them.

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Caring for our seniors is perhaps the greatest responsibility we have. Those who walked before us have given so much and made possible the life we all enjoy. (Senator John Hoeven)

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It’s not how much you do, but how much love you put into the doing. (Mother Teresa)

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Someone said we will all need counseling when this is over. I’m not sure we don’t all need counseling now.

I know death comes with my job. I realize my residents are living out their last years, and I’m lucky enough to be part of their journey.

I get to know my residents. They tell me about their families and share stories about the past. I watch them smile and laugh because they’re happy, and I hug them when they’re sad.

My residents get to know me and my family. They ask about my girls. They aren’t just residents; they’re my people.

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