Grieving The Passing of A Resident Agenda How you may feel What to expect Resources available to you Interacting with family What may help you grieve Helping fellow team members Resident Death Resident death is a common occurrence in this field ID: 772015
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Grieving The Passing of A Resident
Agenda How you may feel What to expect Resources available to you Interacting with family What may help you grieve Helping fellow team members
Resident Death Resident death is a common occurrence in this field In a study done by the Geriatric Nurse , 72% of long term care staff reported experiencing a least one grief related symptom in the past month and the number of symptoms increased with the number of deaths experiences
Grief Symptoms Grief is a normal and natural emotional reaction to loss; you may feel: Sad Depressed Concerned Frustrated Confused Relieved Thankful Empty Nothing
The Process – What to Expect INSERT COMMUNITY SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Resources Available to You INSERT INFORMATION ON COMMUNITY RESOURCES (Community rituals (moments of silence in the room or farewell rituals), availability of sympathy cards. Support groups, team member assistance, wellness initiatives...etc.)
Interacting with Family Be a good listener Allow them to talk Don’t minimize their loss Share memories Refer to the resident by name
Helping You Grieve Get enough rest Eat healthy Take time with family and friends Send a card Attend the visitation or funeral Ask for help Speak with a coworker INSERT COMMUNITY SPECIFIC RITUALS Acknowledge and accept your limitations
Helping Team Members Grieve Send a card Reminisce Offer a warm hug Offer feedback (“I noticed that you haven’t been yourself these days, are you o.k.?”) Recognize, some may not want to talk Just be there
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