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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would try calling the facility and ask the staff what he needs.  They are there with him 24/7, your Mom is not (I'm not being mean, just factual).  They may have restrictions about electronics, depending on the type of floor he's on.
I am a nurse and do a PRN position in an LTC, sometimes on the locked dementia unit.  Noone has electronics for safety reasons and we encourage lots of time in the open area so that we are able to keep eyes on residents for safety reasons.  We do have one resident there with a nano ipod that family has downloaded music onto and it's kept in the locked med room when she's not using it.
Other suggestions:  A warm blanket to tuck over his legs when he's in his wheelchair (those fleece tie blankets are perfect), if you go clothing, definitely elastic waist pants, shirts in maybe a size bigger than he normally wears.  Make sure slippers have non-slip bottoms or they will be a safety issue.[/quote]

It varies by facility.  My MIL is on a locked dementia ward and she had tons of electronics.  They just don't let her use it.  She's encourage to basically sit all day and stare at the annoying group tv or the really terrible volunteers who sing/piano.

If family is not comfortable, clothing is best.  I agree call the nurses for size an what he needs.[/quote]

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