The director of a nursing home tries to provide stimulating activities for the residents. Every Friday evening, there are Bingo games for the residents
Most residents enjoy playing Bingo, but a few object that it is a "waste of time" and they refuse to play. How should the director handle the situation? A) Continue the games but offer an alternative activity that provides more mental stimulation.
B) Continue the games and insist that all the residents should continue participation.
C) Find a new, more stimulating activity for all the residents.
D) Continue the games but allow the residents to read or watch television instead of playing.
A
Feedback:
Bingo may seem frivolous to some residents, but for some it is as much mental stimulation as they can handle, and many people do seem to enjoy it. Although the games should continue for those who wish to play, no one should be forced to play. Reading is always a good way to spend time, but in a nursing home there are many hours to fill in that way. Most television programs are not mentally challenging. Residents who object to playing Bingo should be asked to suggest ideas for other activities; depending on their interests and abilities, they might enjoy playing chess or bridge, playing board games, or telling jokes and stories.
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