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Thank you Patricia for the feedback. It is really apppreciated.

Hi, You could try, Mental Olympics session with riddles, crosswords, word searches, and general knowledge quizzes. Also Card Jokes - copy jokes from Golden Carers and print and laminate into cards; put into a container in the middle of the table and ask each lady to take one and read the joke. Also, making fruit kebabs, picking horses for the Melbourne Cup, Feet-tapping Line Dance, Finish the Songs.

Hi Tonia, yes it is a challenging subject because the older generation is not as open-minded. I hear that many LGBT people goes back to the closet when they need care, very sad... However, there are folks trying to change things such as 'Free to be Me'. Show your residents/staff these five minutes play on the subject:https://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/2018/feb/27/older-lgbt-people-inclusive-care
There may be also Government diversity training for residential care staff to counteract discrimination on the basis of LGBT identities. Good on you for advocating on their behalf.

Hi Robin, I assume that you have to watch/listen to the race on the first Tuesday in November- Melbourne Cup - to establish the winning horse's name. Whoever has the winning horse's name is the winner.

Hi Bev, thank you for the excellent tip. Incredible that a simple change in the venue could make such a difference. Thanks for sharing.

Hi Sara, well done - this is a caring and conforting activity. Thanks for sharing.

Hello,

You're doing well but you can diversify a little introducing some art & craft; Paper Airplane Reminiscing, Stick Figure Drawing, Painting: Templates from famous artists.

You could also play a game of carpet bowls; all you need is a bowling set, a piece of carpet and an area to suit. This game was is successful in our facility with males and females.

Great tips Penny, Thanks for sharing.

Hi Nieke, in this case, I would call clinical staff to assess the situation and sort it out.

Thank you for sharing Kim. It is much appreciated.