Old Age and Loneliness

Leaders 4 Social Change Task Forces

The instructor will make a copy of each slide for each breakout group in the class.

How To Use

1. Before you begin, research information about nursing homes in the United States. Find out what kind of staff is needed and some popular forms of entertainment available for the elderly.
2. Then, try to come up with a plan for your retirement home that will improve the current quality of life for your members.
1. What kinds of activities and programs will you plan? How will you keep track of whether or not members are enjoying those activities and programs?
2. How will you get family members and friends to get involved? What about those who do not have family members or friends?
3. What kinds of sleeping arrangements will be organized?
4. What type of food will be served?
5. Do all nursing homes have mental health facilities? Will you hire staff that can provide mental health support for your members?
6. What other kinds of needs and wants will you provide to your members? Why do you think they are important?
7. What qualities will you look for when hiring staff to work with the members? Will you solely focus on their work resumes or how they interact with the elderly?
3. Think through the possible objections about your plan that someone might have.
4. Share with the group and see if you can convince them that your plan best improves the quality of life for your members.

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