This game is great but I would love some more ideas. I don't do it with the numbers as I have a mixture of clients with high cognitive functions and dementia. We've also added the concept of living in the city and winning the lottery so you can set up a farm from scratch. This is good as we live in the Hunter Valley of NSW. So, more situations would be great!
Hi I am an activity co-coordinator in a nursing home with 71 residents, I made up my own FAMILY FORTUNES word game I printed the questions with 4 top answers and made it to a booklet so other staff can easily use it. it creates quite a thinking session i get lots of possible answers, there are no wrong answers. Example :name something that might have a hole in it, Answers: sock, pocket, a sponge, a strainer, polo mint, i get endless amounts of answers and residents really enjoy the game.
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Love all the great ideas. Love Golden Carers. I have used so many of your ideas since I started and all with great feedback with staff who like to join in too. What a difference I have seen in the residents, more joining in because of giving them time to express what they like to do and always offering for them to join in, whatever the activity. Having so much to offer but not overwhelming them, just a little at a time and someone will show their enthusiasm to give it a try. Thank you Golden Carers.
So, more situations would be great!
Thank you for your input