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Great idea Kathie!

Hi Janet, we are happy that you find suitable activities here. I am sorry about the virus situation in California. Take care, and keep up the good work you do.

Well done Gina! Great songs.

Hi Elsa, Milo is a chocolate and malt powder that children usually love. The equivalent in the US is Ovaltine. I would guess the recipe can be made with Ovaltine. Let us know if you can!

Hi Christopher, have you tried interactive Read Aloud short stories? Here is the link. https://www.goldencarers.com/read-aloud-audience-participation-story/4860/
Also, you could set up a Pet Visiting Program in your facility. Here are more links that may be of use to you.
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-start-a-read-aloud-program-for-seniors/6388/
Https://www.goldencarers.com/read-aloud-activities-for-the-elderly/4858/

Hi Danielle, congratulations! This is what cultural competence is all about. Well done!

Hi!, Bronagh, yes, we all have heard it in our working life. It is heartbreaking that dementia makes the passage of time so confusing. They either want to go ‘home’ and see someone long-deceased. Saying ‘This is your home’ rarely works and sometimes makes them angry.
I would say don’t correct or argue with them, just take a big deep breath and validate their feelings. When they calm down you can re-direct their attention elsewhere that is of interest to them.
Redirection requires patience, understanding and also acceptance of the situation. I would recommend finding the resident in question some social roles to play. For instance, give him a few tasks that he perceives as ‘important’ and he may immerse himself in it and thus influence his behaviour. Things like: 1Taking care of plants. 2 Taking care of pets 3 Being the ‘weatherman’ in your facility. Eventually, you will find something that he is really interested in. Don’t feel guilty, we all have been there. Here are a few ideas for redirection.

https://www.goldencarers.com/13-ways-to-incorporate-math-into-your-activity-calendar/5898/
https://www.goldencarers.com/fun-and-lively-math-group-games-for-the-elderly/5845/
https://www.goldencarers.com/hidden-equations-number-search-3/5640/
https://www.goldencarers.com/weather-station-activities-for-seniors/4275/

Brillant idea Brenda!

Thank you, Sharon. They look happy and relaxed; we appreciate the photo-sharing.

Excellent, Bobbi! Thanks for sharing.