Resident of the Month -> Norma Dutter

SUCCESS STORY

DATE: __7/31/08_SITE: _Shirley Futch Plaza_BY: _Sharlotte Giberson_


RESIDENT / PARTICIPANT NAME: ___Norma Dutter ______

Reason(s) participant came to the Computer Training Center (what was his/her goal?)

Norma was looking for something new to learn and to keep her busy.

Accomplishment(s) of the participant:

Norma had been coming to the computer room for a while but was having trouble maneuvering the mouse. I recently started a ‘by-appointment-only’, which allows the residents to have one-on-one time with me. Norma asked if signing up for that type of class would help her to get better with the mouse. I told Norma the only thing that would help was PRACTICE. Since that day Norma has been coming to the Computer Room everyday it is open. She has improved drastically and is much more confident and comfortable with the mouse.


Obstacles he/she had to overcome:

Norma’s biggest obstacle was mastering the mouse however she had not used a keyboard (typewriter!) in over 70 years. The computer keyboard was new to her and the layout of the keys hadn’t been seen or used in a very long time so she had to relearn the keyboard.


What difference has participation in the Computer Training Center made for him/her?

Norma has stated on several occasions that coming to the Computer Room keeps her brain busy and gives her something to look forward to. She is also in contact, via email, with family members that she usually only hears from with a phone call.