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  1. 02-23-2005, 09:47 AM #1
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    Arrow Help me brainstorm a little for work....

    please! 

    I want to start a new program at work (nursing home) where we, the activity staff, take time before lunch to help the residents wash their hands with warm scented water. They basically take a warm towel we've soaked in scented water, wipe their hands, and drop it back into our dirty towel bin.   This is a sensory experience (think warm towels on an airplane) meant to be pleasurable, to obviously serve the purpose of cleaning their hands, and with certain scents it can also stimulate their appetites.   Right now the residents sometimes sit and stare into space before meals, and I want to make this something they look forward to.  I'll incorporate music and table cloths on some days, but to start with, we'll probably just have the cart with the warm towels and we'll go from table to table visiting and helping them wash their hands.

     I've heard of similar programs and read about them, but they're always referred to in the books simply as "Sensory Handwashing" programs.  If I put that on my activity calendar, who'd want to participate?  It doesn't sound much more fun than taking a shower or brushing your teeth.  I'm looking for something better to call it, and I simply can't think of anything.   Special Dining?   Happy Hands?  Ugh, I just can't think of anything good!   

    Any ideas?  Throw anything out there, it might help.  TIA! 
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  2. 02-23-2005, 09:54 AM #2
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    Hands and Hearts?

    Hands for Health?

    I'll keep thinking-- I'm never very good at this sort of thing.
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  3. 02-23-2005, 10:37 AM #3
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    I can't think of a title but it sounds like a wonderfu idea!
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  4. 02-23-2005, 02:59 PM #4
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    Hands for Health might work.... hhhmmmmmmm..... still thinking....
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  5. 02-23-2005, 04:27 PM #5
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    Something with the word "pamper" in it. Everyone loves something they think is going to be special, just for them.
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    hmmmm

    Happy / Heathy Hands

    i'll keep thinkin
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    building on darlene's suggestion - pampered paws

    I actually like sensory handwashing as I think it infers more than cleansing.

    fragrant hands/fingers
    clean skins
    tidy towels
    handy appetizer
    fragrant indulgence
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  8. 02-23-2005, 07:19 PM #8
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    How about Petite Retreat?
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    Hand hug?
    Soothing Spa?
    Decadent Delight?
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