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    Why Working in Programming in Long-Term Care Is Nothing Like You Think!

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    The document discusses the challenges of depression and dementia among the elderly population in long-term care. It emphasizes the importance of keeping residents active both mentally and physically through social programming, as physical activity can help lower depression and social interaction can delay memory problems. The document encourages creativity and a willingness to explore new activities to engage residents as the needs and expectations of the incoming baby boomer generation will be different.

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    The document discusses the challenges of depression and dementia among the elderly population in long-term care. It emphasizes the importance of keeping residents active both mentally and physically through social programming, as physical activity can help lower depression and social interaction can delay memory problems. The document encourages creativity and a willingness to explore new activities to engage residents as the needs and expectations of the incoming baby boomer generation will be different.

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    Recruiting citizens to work in programming in long-term care.

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    AGNG 498 Programming

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    The document discusses the challenges of depression and dementia among the elderly population in long-term care. It emphasizes the importance of keeping residents active both mentally and physically through social programming, as physical activity can help lower depression and social interaction can delay memory problems. The document encourages creativity and a willingness to explore new activities to engage residents as the needs and expectations of the incoming baby boomer generation will be different.

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    Why Working in Programming in Long-Term Care Is Nothing Like You Think!

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    Why working in programming in

    long-term care is nothing like you


    think!

    Andrew Ross
    AGNG 498
    Winter 2011
     Depression is common
     Dementia is on the rise
     Mental abuse= elder abuse
     Physical activity lowers depression
     Keeping elders social delays memory problems

    http://health.ucsd.edu/news/2010/2-25-depression-seniors.htm
    http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/04/socializing-appears-to-delay-
    memory-problems/
     Keeping the residents active
    • Mentally
    • Physically
     Developing Community
     Creating Social Experiences
     Direct interaction with the elders
     Talk with the residents
     Meet with the programming team
     Discuss with the interdisciplinary team
     Engage the residents
     Make a difference
     Give back to the community
     Improve an elder’s life
     You will have a job!
     The Boomers are coming!
     Different wants and needs
     Creativity!
     Patience!
     Like to party!
     Willingness to explore the unknown!
     The End of an Era
     A New Beginning
     ElderU: Find your passion
     Cheer for local sports teams
     Explore the arts
     Bring the fun home!

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