J_Robert_Oofenheimer t1_iqxl2yr wrote
Reply to comment by McBleezy8 in There is a deep desire of people with cognitive decline to be connected and stay engaged in a meaningful everyday life. Everyday Experiences of People Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment or Dementia: A Scoping Review by mightx
I'm an MSW working primarily with Dementia patients in Hospice and it isn't uncommon for somebody to be live discharged from hospice due to no longer being terminally ill, just as a result of having a social worker or chaplain come and see them once a week. Chaplain is a huge DnD nerd and tells them stories from his games. I'm a huge space nerd and I talk about the stuff going on in that field. Or show them pictures from my hikes, talk about what obnoxious thing my cat did the other day, etc. Nurse sees them twice a week and has casual chats while they're there as well. Human beings thrive when they feel connected to the world around them.
Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments