Education of family. We just had a similar event. The family was so supportive of the "extra' attention the Rt. was receiving. WE will ask the family for goals of care which usually boils down to comfort, healthy and safe. how much more comfort could there be then to be loved for who you are.
-----Original Message----- From: STEE,LAURIE [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 3:25 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Does anyone have any good advice on what the best way to handle two residents who believe that they are husband and wife and it is very upsetting to their families when they visit to see them together? This is in our alzheimers unit and they are really not inappropriate other than they are not really married. Actions are like holding hands, hugging, kissing on the cheek, and one time so far laying in bed together. Thanks for your input and help! Laurie Stee, RN Sioux Valley Canby Campus Senior Haven 507-223-7277 ext. 217 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
