In order to assist our staff in providing individualized, meaningful care to the residents who have made this community their home, we request that you, as a key member of the care team, provide us with a brief historical profile of the resident you represent. This biography as well as the "Life Story Book" we hope you will be interested in (please see last page), will provide us with important information to incorporate into their life with us. This will enable us to provide care that is geared to their particular needs, interests and enjoyments in life.
Note to friends and family members filling out the biography on behalf of a resident, please read the "you" in all questions as meaning the resident, as if they were filling out the form for themselves.
Name of Resident: Room No:
Name by which (you/they) prefer to be called:
DAILY ROUTINE
1.
a. What time do(es) (you /the resident) like to get up in the morning?
b. Do (you) prefer to stay in bed for awhile or get up immediately upon waking?
2. Briefly outline what (your) waking routine is like (wash, brush hair, brush
teeth etc.).
3. Do (you) eat breakfast in the morning? If so what are (your) preferred
breakfast foods?
4. What kind of clothes do (you) prefer to wear during the day?
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5. Do (you) like to take naps during the day? If so when, where and for how
long do (you) usually rest?
6. What kind of night time attire do (you/they) prefer?
7. What time do (you) like to go to bed for the night? Do (you) enjoy a snack
or a drink before bed?
8. What kind of assistance do (you) require? (Support when walking, help
with dressing, toileting, bathing, foot care etc.).
PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Please list a few of (you/the residents) favourite things and least favourite things under the following categories and perhaps note if they hold any special meaning for (you/them) and why.
1. Food and Beverages
2. Television Shows and Movies
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3. Books
4. Favourite things brought from home
5. Favourite time of year (ie. Fall or the Christmas Season)
6. Special Holidays or Anniversaries
7. Music
BACKGROUND
Please tell us a bit about (yourself) and (your) family.
1.
a. What is (your) marital status? (Married, Widowed, Divorced, Never Married
etc.).
b.
Because of John Prueter serving in an assisted living home, he has gained a passion for this and now wants to become a nurse and continue to serve the elderly community.
The book is an exceptional reference for any individual who care for the elderly; it provides insight on how to arran...
Maclay Healthcare center has given many older adults the opportunity to prosper from many personal needs with the help of skilled nurses that are on-site all day, every day. There is a population of about 130 residents, some reside for a short-term and others are accommodated for long-term dwelling. There are a variety of needs met ranging from medication management, assistance with daily living, social activities, nutrition, field trips, wound care, and counseling. The environment felt very friendly nevertheless there was also a sense of frustration with defiant residents.
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