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Attribute
Recognition of past and
present life, which may
shape their wishes.
Biographies/life histories.
There may be photos
around the residents’beds,
they may be wearing an
item of clothing that they
always wore like a cap, etc.
e.g. Staff are observed
chatting to residents about
their family or their
hobbies and interests, “oh
he used to love playing the
violin”. Recreational
activities are observed such
as art, music, gardening,
reading, etc. Highdependency
residents are
also observed to receive
some recreational
stimulation like playing
them some music (if that is
what they used to like),
hand massage, etc.
Tick if
observed
Notes
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