Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Eden Alternative - Dr. Bill Thomas


EDEN ALTERNATIVE
DR. BILL THOMAS

EDEN ALTERNATIVE I


WEDNESDAY


• BRAINSTORM: Nothing is framed wrong. One is just looking for the next BEST answer.

• When taking picture, noticed that best light comes from within…when person is first acknowledged.

• Residents/Staff can be ‘’diamonds in the rough.’’

• Loneliness, helplessness and boredom are three moods NOT fixable w/medication.

• Care Partner is a better term than Caregiver.


THURSDAY


• There is NO ramp for dementia (POIGNANT)

• We have let meds be our master. If we get our foot caught in a bear trap we would probably give a Tylenol or stronger for the pain...instead of taking off the trap. (POIGNANT)


FRIDAY


• Be The Change That You See

• Staff Is Kept Happy With Positive Feedback – Not By Being Told Don’t...Constantly.

  • EDEN PHILOSOPHY IS NOT A PLACE - IT'S A MINDSET

  • Listen and Hear the Resident. You May Actually Want To Hear Some of What He/She Has To Say.


Antidotes


• Loneliness – Loving Companionship

• Boredom – Do things you enjoy and access to children, plants and animals

• Helplessness – Do something for another



LAGUNA HONDA had people from the EDEN ALTERNATIVE come and speak to us and present to the staff/residents at LHH. Here are my notes from the three day event.





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