Paula and a couple of residents were watching a movie in the Sunroom together when “Karen” strode purposefully toward the TV and began to speak directly to the actors on the screen. It seemed Karen wanted to help when she said, “Honey, Honey, you don’t understand! Honey, Honey.”, over and over again. Rather than ignoring Karen’s behavior, Paula began to laugh. Karen joined in – proof that laughter truly is the best medicine!
Paula’s playfulness with Karen is an example of how we sustain a calm and peaceful setting.