It was a touchstone for people feeling good about the day and, in the long run, was also more efficient. Humans are highly adaptive creatures. As we become physically less robust, it is plausible that we may become more spiritually and mentally robust, as our five senses often compensate for each other. It does identify residents as the people who can make things better. We must allow people to take risks.
Life is full of risks.
Playing parent to a parent often plays out dreadfully. Segment 4 Ms. Williams challenges us to change the culture of nursing homes. As you treat the staff, so will the staff treat residents. She describes the debate between those who feel people suffering from dementia should be isolated in special care units versus those who try to individualize care so that demented people's needs are met while living with others while protecting everyone's rights. We must move toward the living continuum approach.