Elderly Care facts
Our Visit
Empathy In Action
D.L.I.T.N.H
Think Like a Leader
100

What is the average age of nursing home residents in the U.S?

What is around 85 years old?

100

What activity did we do with the residents during our visit?

What is dress up and take pictures?

100

What is empathy?

What is understanding how someone else feels?

100

WHat is one daily activity residents usually have scheduled?

What is group activities, and planned meals?

100

What does it mean to advocate for someone?

WHat is to speak up or take action for them?

200

What is one common medical condition among elderly people in Nursing homes?

What is dementia?

200

What is one emotion you noticed in the residents we visited?

What is joyfulness and fun?

200

Why is empathy important in a nursing home?

What is it helps residents feel seen, heard, and cared for?

200

What room do residents usually gather in to socialize?

What is the common room or lounge?

200

How can you use your voice to help elderly people?

What is raising awareness, or volunteering?

300

What kind of care focuses on comfort rather than curing illness?

What is palliative Care?

300

How many people did we visit during our time at the nursing home?

What is around 35 residents?

300

What is one way you can demonstrate empathy at a nursing home?

What is listening, helping, being kind?

300

How often do nursing home residents see their family or friends?

What is not very often?

300

WHat school or community group could help support nursing homes?

What is AVID or church groups?

400

True or False:All nursing homes are run by the government

What is false?

400

What surprised you most about the nursing home?

OPEN-ENDED

400

What is one way we could improve our next visit to be empathetic?

What is learning names, bringing gifts, or spending one-on-one time?

400

Name one staff role you saw in the presentation from the nursing home?

What is supervisor?

400

What is one small project we can make as a class to help a nursing home?

What is making cards, creating care packages, or visiting nursing homes?

500

Name one difference between assisted living and nursing home.

What is nursing homes providing more medical care?

500

What is the name of the nursing home we visited?

What is the Gardens of Riverside?

500

True or False: Empathy means fixing someone's problem for them.

What is false?

500

What is one thing that could make daily life better for the residents?

What is more fun activities?

500

Imagine you're the director of a nursing home. What change would you make to improve the residents' lives?

OPEN-ENDED