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Hi Karin, there are some great crafts with step by step instructions on Golden Carers. You could try Scavenger Collage, Abayomi Rag Dolls, Sand Bottles, Egg Carton Spring Flowers, Mixed Media Collage. These are good to keep or to give away as gifts. Best wishes.

Hi Darlene, one idea is to focus on the social component of exercises. For many elders, socialising is as (or more some) important as the physical benefits. Have a novelty food or drink every week after the exercises (tea tasting, foreign biscuits and cookies). Also, invite an enthusiastic personal trainer to talk about the benefits of exercises and hopefully inspire your clients to keep coming back. Best wishes.

Hi, Margaret, how very thoughtful of you. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes.

Hi Lisa, thank you so much for your kind words. It means a lot to all of us at Golden Carers.
Best wishes!

Hi Geeta, thank you very much for your kind words. We so much appreciate your feedback. We are glad this activity worked for you and that you extended it with music. Well done!

Hi Morgan, how sad that care staff has so little consideration for the residents. I would take the problem a step further by mentioning it at a general staff meeting. You have done what you could and perhaps it is now time for management to deal with it. I hope the problem is solved soon. Thank you for sharing; I am sure you are not the only one or the first one having this problem. All the best.

Hi Pat, progress notes are a succinct summary of relevant facts occurred to clients on your shift. For instance, if support for a client is increased, due to health deterioration, you should write what support was provided and how the client managed (mood). Stick to essential information you have observed and report what client says oo/and feels. Write events in an objective, respectful, and non-judgmental manner; refrain from using words like: uncooperative, abusive, hysterical, but if you need adverbs have them accompanied by an explanation/clarification of the circumstances. The significance of Progress Notes depends on following the guidelines and your choice of words.

Hi Khelie, it is rather sad your facility does not provide the space you need. Still, forget the table, clients on wheelchairs may enjoy group activities from a whiteboard perspective: word games, crosswords, and Antonyms, Synonyms finding (brain food), also to play the suction cup balls and Hangman. ​Hope your situation regarding space changes sooner than later.​ All the best.

Hi Maude, there are many activities that can be led by Beneficiary Attendants and residents relatives. Here are some examples of activities you can find on Golden Carers with step by step instructions:

Quizzes - riddles - Crosswords - Word Game - Charades - Paper Chain garland for Chinese New Year - Match songs with Artists - One-Liners - Balloon & Bubbles - Penny Toss - Balloon game, Bowling​ - Proverbs​​

You can find activities by category here:
https://www.goldencarers.com/activities/

Regarding clients living with Alzheimer’s please check this link:
https://www.goldencarers.com/20-practical-activities-for-people-living-with-alzheimers-disease/3778/

Hi Dima, not at all. Music activities must be meaningful to the person listening to it: the key is to find the music that resonates with your clients. You can plan individual sessions where the client listens to the music of his era and preference, or group sessions where clients participate actively: singing/playing melodic or rhythmic instruments: percussion, clapping, rhyming. By the way, Music Therapists have professional training, (postgraduate level). They work with children and adults to address social/emotional behaviour, anxiety, eating disorders and communication difficulties. Their aim is to facilitate positive behaviour changes, among other things.