This is a memory game that requires players to memorise a list of words. It can be played by two people or a group of people.

Start a crochet and knitting club for the enjoyment of all!
Thanks Stephanie for this wonderful idea!

We hold a Ball approximately every 6 months. So far we have held the Masquerade Ball, Fantasia Ball, Monster Ball.
This is a fabulous idea Robyn, thanks for sending photos too!

Today I started a poetry club with my residents. We read a collection of poems with a common theme and discuss them and reminisce.
Thanks Marnie for this inspiring activity!

We have played this a few times and everyone enjoys the game, nice to hear the laughter that some of the acting creates. Thanks to Debbie for this activity!

Sing the next two lines of these songs and use the opportunity to reminisce.

The theme for this reminiscing session is: The Beach.
18 sample questions are provided.

There is something special about sitting down comfortably with some popcorn to watch a good movie with a few friends during the festive season; especially if the movie makes you laugh, lifts your spirits and inspires you.

Our residents love their Bingo so we have come up with a similar game to offer an alternative.

Celebrate Sandwich Day by inviting a group of clients and their families to partake in some trivia and sandwich making!

This is a wonderful game that can be adapted to any occasion. Residents will enjoy reminiscing and sharing stories.

An inspiring program to transform dreams into reality.
Another wonderful idea submitted by Ron. Thank you Ron!

It's not everyday you have a giant fish swimming above your head as if by magic. Thank you Ron for this great idea!

Use Google Maps and the Street View option to take your resident's back to their original homes or on tours of famous World landmarks!
Thanks Ron for this great activity!

Here are some ideas on how to celebrate International Beer Day!

Friendship Day should be promoted and commemorated.
Here are some ideas for you to use and make this day special!

Here are two fun ways you can involve residents in easy and social games. Thanks Marina for this activity!

Here are a few movies worth considering for showing on Father's Day:

Singing is a favourite activity for many people and if movements are added with the hands and arms then singing can also become a gentle exercise actitvity.

International Book Day is a wonderful opportunity for people in nursing homes to reminisce.

If you have participants from the referred countries, encourage them to help out and perhaps to sing one verse in their native language.

This activity is suitable for almost anybody and is lots of fun!

This celebration has the purpose of uniting people of all cultures and backgrounds through creativity amongst other things.

Purchase 2 or 3 Pavlova bases, some whipped cream, strawberries, bananas, or any other seasonal fruits at the time.

Having a Men's Group or Men's Club is a good idea. Discussions for Men's Group are open to any subject - here are some suggestions.

Get a group of men together for an outing to enjoy each other's company.

A regal and fun morning tea! Dressing up, fancy hats, petit fours, pastries, cucumber sandwiches and cakes all served on delicate china cups.

Celebrate International Children's book Day with this story book activity.

Validation of feelings. Stimulate memory.

Opportunity to reminisce. Focus of interest outside routine.

To promote socialization. Provide a sense of purpose.

Have fun and increase bonding with staff.

To engage socially and reminisce

To promote tolerance. To encourage acceptance and inclusion of cultural diversity.

Fun exercise and opportunity for social interaction.

Make clients feel special and keep hands and nails clean.

This is a very soothing and worthwhile activity

Reminiscing and mental stimulation through socialising

Promote alertness and sensory stimulation

Encourage social interaction and promote interpersonal skills. Improve self worth.