03/11/2026
What does defending resident dignity mean to you?
Michaela's answer:
To me, this can be done in a variety of ways, but there is always one purpose—Put the resident first. As in, the resident, not their disease, concern, etc. I look at each resident as an individual and my primary focus is to encourage them to control what they can, celebrate the small wins, learn ways to adapt and pivot to the everchanging world and issues, and to ensure they are free of humiliation, harm or even being the “talk of the community.” It means respecting everyone for who they are despite any challenges they are experiencing.