Baby Boomers – Will They Require Different Alzheimer’s Care?
October 10, 2008 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
As I consider the activities used with Alzheimer’s patients of my mother’s era, as well as movies shown and music played, I realize these may change as a younger generation, essentially Baby Boomers, reach the Alzheimer’s stage. They won’t recognize some of the movies and music, will enjoy some of the same activities, but many different ones, too.
I recall visiting Mother and finding the residents entranced by World War II era and earlier movie stories. They sang songs that Mother sang to us as children and from her earlier years.
Languages May Differ
Also, languages spoken in nursing homes may vary, too. There will be more residents from other countries, who have learned English here, but still recognize their native tongues which are different from the earlier generations. The staff may need to have knowledge of languages other than English to communicate.
Already nursing homes find there are differences with the newly admitted residents over those of 10 or more years ago.
What have you found, if you work in a nursing home?
©2008 Mary Emma Allen
