Staff members have a new perspective on people with dementia and their role in improving residents' lives. Staff have learned to offer a resident their hand, move more slowly, and bring a quieter presence. Residents are participating more in their daily activities.
Donna's genuine “I-Thou” position was expressed in everything she did throughout the course: verbal; nonverbal, with our class and with the movement group of elders. Watching her work is reminiscent of watching Trudi Schoop because of her deep respect for each individual and her spontaneity.
