I think this sounds wonderful! I moved to our Alzheimer unit a year ago and implemented on my shift many of the changes you mention. The morning shift was already doing it, but the evening shift...
Female LPN, LTC We have 1 German Shepherd female, 3.5 year old rehome, 2 Groenendal (Belgian Shepherds/Belgian Sheepdog) half sisters, 10 & 9 years old & waiting on the nephew to the Groens...
I usually have mine in a french braid. I take an extra barette with me so that I can twist the braid up when needed. ( I have hip length hair) Other times I use a headband or I pull back the...