Thanks for notifying us Maggie, we will get this sorted out asap. In the meantime, you can access all the Golden Carers videos from our YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/user/GoldenCarers
Hi Georgia, thanks for your feedback. We are just in the process of releasing a series of articles focusing on Alzheimer's and High Care residents. I hope you will find this article useful: Alzheimers Disease - 16 practical activites
I am currently developing new group activities for the ward, and my work colleague recommended your website as a fabulous resource. I can't wait to start browsing the site.
Debbie, we have some activities listed in the July section of the calendar for the Olympics this year - we will be adding more in the coming months! https://www.goldencarers.com/calendar/July/
You may also use the activities in the website under the category "Sensory" such as 'Beauty Therapy', 'Nail Care', 'Compresses'. Alternatively you can adapt the 'Scent Guessing' to your aphasic client. Place scent close to their nose and let them inhale a couple of times before proceeding with the next scent. Never assume that there is nothing in their minds just because they are unable to let you know. Another activity that may stimulate their senses is to have a wooden board covered with felt; place the board close to them and place photos of their family on the felt, saying the names of the people. Stay with each photo at least 20 seconds before continue with another. Of course, don't underestimate the power of music, ask their relatives what sort of music they like. Good luck!
I truly am so grateful I have found this group. I am looking forward to your emails everyday and it feels like it has given me a new lease on my working life as I went through a rough patch for a while. So thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you do!
Saskia Badenhorst Activities Coordinator South Africa
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