Medical SLP: Mini-Safety Lessons For Patients in SNF/LTC/AL

Why mini-lessons on safety?

-In my 10 years as a medical SLP working in the various sites such as the SNF, LTC, and Memory Units in AL/IL facilities, mini-lessons were the most effective tool I utilized with my patients with mild cognitive deficits and early stages of Dementia who had limited safety awareness.

-However, I could never find lessons that were critical and pertinent to my patients immediate needs. So 10 years ago I made this set of mini-lessons which I continue to utilize to this day.

-As I began presenting my mini-lessons, each of my patients found them engaging because I introduced them through social conversations, scripts, and lesson reviews...and who does not love a social exchange?

-Statistics indicate: 1) 300,000 older adults are hospitalized with hip fractures each year. 2) Falls are the #1 cause of traumatic head injuries (TBI). 3) Falls are the leading cause of death among people 65 and older (9,500 deaths per year)...now that is scary!

-So the questions I asked myself 10 years ago were, “What can I do to improve safety awareness on all my patients?, How can I contribute to their quality of life?”

Here is what THIS Part 1 lesson set contains:

Lessons 1-5

Bathroom/Toilet Safety

Bedroom Safety

Dining Room Safety

Medication Management Safety

Safety During Showers/Bathing

Also find Lessons 6-10 here

Dressing/grooming Safety

Personal Hygiene Safety

Safety during transfers

Walker Safety

Wheelchair Safety

Note to the buyer:

The content in this lessons are all original ideas from the developers

The visuals are from PEXELS a free public domain website and also my own photos.