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Archive for March 17th, 2009

10 things you can do when visiting an elder

  10~Check your judgment at the door and be open to what happens.   9~Provide direction but follow their lead .   8~Listen. Acknowledge. Show compassion, avoid sympathy.   7~Ask if they remember certain rhymes/jokes/songs/stories/etc and let their answer be ok.   6~Hold hands, look directly in eyes, be fully present.   5~Go for a [...]

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