Brentano Informal Care Activity Overview
Below and in the placemat on the right, you will find an overview of the ways you can offer support to your loved one. You can discuss your wishes with the EVV (Experienced Caregiver) or the participant contact person in the department.
- To “my own” old hair salon/barber
- Put to bed/change clothes for the night
- Walking (also bring another resident along)
- Eating together
- Drinking coffee and, if that is in the living room, involving another resident.
- Continue important habits someone had prior to moving into the nursing home (for example, bridge club for clients with somatic complaints, shopping).
- Support during the palliative phase for one's own loved one (after training)
- Fulfilling personal wishes, what would I like to do again in my life?
- change the bed
- Check the fridge weekly
- Making appointments with the GP/dentist/etc.
- Completing specific file sections.
Body care and observation
- Baths
- Washing hair
- Shave
- Assistance with using the toilet
- Assistance with using a commode
- Help with potty in bed
- Assistance with urinal in (wheel)chair
- Help with urinal in bed
- Nail care (hands only)
- Brushing natural teeth
- Cleaning dentures
- Oral care in the absence of dentures or prosthesis
- Caring for a hearing aid
Would you like to get involved with more residents than just your immediate family? Below you will find a number of examples of community activities. Please feel free to contact the participation coordinator. You can find the contact details at the bottom.
Common activities
- Playing games
- Cooking in the living room with multiple residents
- Provide assistance in the living room during meals
- Fixing up and deep cleaning, curtains, windows, etc. of the living room
- Having a chat with lonely residents or residents who do not like doing things in a group setting
- Preparing a full meal with a small group of somatic residents (with somatic issues or some residents with dementia), possibly including grocery shopping and eating together from the start.
- Organize a pleasant activity for residents and family to connect with other family and residents – e.g., a high tea
- Transporting residents to and from the meal
- Shopping together
- Provide support with an activity, for example the knitting or card club.
- Playing music
- Tidy up the dishes/kitchen in the living room
