Residents' Rights Week 2001

Opening the Door: A Resident's
Right to Visitation 

Residents' Rights Week -2001

I. Introduction and Overview

· Dedication/Introduction
· History of Residents' Rights Week
· Acknowledgements  
· Residents' Rights Week Poster
· Tips for Celebrating Residents' Rights Week

II. Opening the Door: Honoring Resident Rights

· Rights Related to Visitation
· Access and Visitation in Nursing Homes (Consumer Information Sheet)

III. Opening the Door: Activities to Enhance Visitation

· Visitation: A Vital Link to Resident Well-being
· Celebrating Caregiving Relationships
· Celebrating Special Holidays and Events
· Coping with Loss: The Role of Family and Friends

IV. Opening the Door through Visitation Programs

Best Practices in Visitation

· Rainbow Bridge: An Intergenerational Program
· Connecticut Statewide Initiative
· Bringing Children and Residents Together in a Learning Environment
· Silver Spoons: A Mealtime Companion Program
· Adopt-a-Nursing Home: Stimulating Community Involvement
· Forget-Me-Not Program
· Helping Hands for Heritage House

V. Opening the Door: Tips for Visiting Residents

· Tips for Visiting Residents
· Visiting a Resident with Alzheimer's Disease
· Volunteer Activity Ideas
· Bedside Manner

VI. Opening the Door: Promotional Materials

· Sample Press Release
· Sample Letter to Editor
· Proclamations:     Governor   Mayor
· Residents' Rights Week Buttons
· Volunteer Certificate of Appreciation

VII. Resources

· Resource List