Teepa Says
This GEM is all about sensation - busy fingers, busy mouth! I don't like having to take a shower or brush my teeth.
What is Amber?
If I cannot clock in at a client's house, it might be because of this.
What is not being in the correct location?
This item can make showering safer for someone who is a fall risk.
What is a shower chair or grab bars?
You should alert the office if you overhear this on a client's phone call.
What is the client giving out personal info on a likely scam call?
Teepa Snow's Positive Physical Approach starts with doing this.
What is getting in their visual range?
The GEM state that you and I are in (most of the time).
What is Saphire?
What is Accept or Decline?
If these are scattered about the house, they may cause someone to trip and fall.
What are throw rugs?
Sharing your own challenges or illnesses with a client is an example of this.
What is overstepping professional boundaries?
Where are you standing in relationship to your client if you are in a supportive stance?
What is standing at their side?
The GEM State that lives by habit and routine.
What is diamond?
I can just put N/A if I don't complete a task on a shift.
What is no?
These chronic diseases can contribute to making someone more prone to falls.
What is arthritis, diabetes, heart disease?
Always tell the office and let them inform the client about this.
What is if you are taking time off or changing clients?
What is Hand-under-Hand?
This GEM walks alot and follows others around, but use caution because they are a fall risk. They are sleeping alot more and need time to rest.
What is Ruby?
If I want to take a vacation, I do this.
What is request unavilability?
This can occur if an older adult falls.
What is broken bones or a head injury?
If you buy something for a client and need to be reimbursed, do this in WellSky.
What is take a picture in the WellSky app?
This GEM is still inside but has limited speech and awareness. I need you to look, listen, and feel to assess my needs.
What is Pearl?"
If I am going to be out sick, late, or have important information to relay, I do this in WellSky.
What is NOTHING? PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE!
These changes that are prevalent in people who are living with dementia put someone at higher risk of falling.
What are vision changes?
Do this if there are tasks on your lists that never or rarely do for a client on your shifts.
What is call the office and let them know.?
When working with a client with dementia, which of you need to be flexible and adaptable?
Who is me/us?