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Hi Linda, thank you very much for your kind words. We are so happy we can lend a hand. Your comments mean a lot to us. Thank you.

Hi, Elaine, thank you for your feedback. Very few people would steal paint color charts, and I agree with you; it is not the right thing to do. I believe most people would ask the shop owner for paint charts they no longer need like fazed out, discontinued paint, and bankrupt paint companies. For sure they would like to see it recycled. Cheers

Hi, Nicole. What a good idea. I would say that the floral arrangement could be made with live or artificial flowers depending on your budget and convenience. It would be a good opportunity to have a group of residents making silk/paper flowers as well.

Anyway, from a Psychology perspective all colors have meaning. Here are a few:

Pink denotes unconditional love and nurturing.

Magenta is a color for universal harmony, common sense, cheerful outlook on life.

Brown is a friendly color relating to security, protection, and comfort.

White is a color that implies purity, innocence, and wholeness.

Orange is associated with Autumn and earth, it represents change and creativity.

Green represents new beginnings, growth, abundance, and renewal.

Be aware that some colors represent different things in different cultures; yellow for instance in Egypt is for mourning and in Japan it represents courage.

Hi Elize, you should have a record of everything you do. Have you heard of the saying: “If it is not documented, it didn’t happen”.? Care Plans, Progress Notes, Residents Profile, Hand-over sheets, among other records make the continuity of care easier. Records can be hand-written or computer-based (electronic) or a combination of both. Record keeping ensures professionalism and provides protection for residents and staff. You can start with the links below but I urge you to contact other care facilities and find out what sort of records the Government in your country requires.
https://www.goldencarers.com/monthly-activity-attendance/3247/
https://www.goldencarers.com/daily-attendance-forms/4119/
https://www.goldencarers.com/12-tips-for-writing-progress-notes/5442/

Hi Lindsey, the quiz answers are five of whatever was said. e.g 'exotic fruit': Lychee, mango, banana, carambola, papaya - and so on. Cheers!

HI, Michelle, we have added more detailed instructions to the activity!

Hi Julie, boxing as an exercise with a punching bag (blow-up or not) should be done with a professional coach’s advice for safety's sake. On the other hand, I have seen it being used the way children use it but with one difference; elderly people were sitting down on a chair in front of the punch-bag. To look the part they wore boxing gloves. Then, they took turns to hit the punch- ball - all the way to the floor if possible - and someone kept a record of it. The group (2 groups of 3) that had punched the bag all the way to the floor the most won the game. The men loved it.

You are welcome, Penny. Good luck!

Hi Myra, what a great idea to add passwords. Thank you for sharing.

Hi Penny, you could try buying a Birdhouse kit for him to put together and to paint it. Another idea is to get an old chair (Salvation Army) and some sandpaper for him to ‘restore’ it. Also, we have some lively maths games that may be of interest, and the Weather Station for seniors; both are worthwhile trying. The best of luck!