Calling all aged care professionals!
Are you looking for a creative and engaging way to get to know your new clients in aged care? You've come to the perfect place!
I struggled completing the aged care assessments in the typical interview method and hoped there could be a more interesting way to do it.
This lead me to look at ways to integrate art into the process to make it enjoyable, collaborative and innovative!
Why adapt a creative approach?
Arts-based activities are non-threatening and engaging
Adding art into the process makes it more interesting. How many assessments have they completed in the week? A lot. So make this one enjoyable by introducing a new way of doing it.
The power of visual metaphors
Visual metaphors offer an accessible way to gaining information compared to the tedious box-ticking interview forms. They are rich in meaning.
The artwork grows and evolves
It is not a static document – it is evolving and growing. You can come back to it later and keep adding elements making it a dynamic approach to telling a story.
The artwork is a point of conversation
Having the artwork displayed can elicit conversation with others. It can be a way for other staff members to get to know them as well.
It becomes a tangible legacy
The artwork becomes a tangible legacy that is uniquely theirs. When displayed, it offers a creative reflection of their identity which can be empowering. It’s a innovative way to communicate who they are.
This guidebook is not meant to replace the assessments you already have in place. You can use it to complement your method or as an introductory activity.
This creative guidebook is designed to be adaptable to the needs of your client so you can customize accordingly.
Lastly, you don't have to be an artist to use these art worksheets. They will be useful for anyone seeing a new client. You could be a Lifestyle Coordinator, Lifestyle Assistant, Pastoral Care, PCA, Creative Arts Therapist, Social Worker, Case Manager, Case Advisor, Clinical Manager, Counsellor etc.
If you are an aged care professional working with a new client or resident, this one is for you.
Download your freebie now and let me know what you think!
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