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Susan

Activity Director From Nevada, United States


About Susan: Susan Berg is a freelance writer, retired healthcare professional, retired Activity Director and current writer for several senior care e-magazines with more than 20 years of experience working with Senior Citizens and eight years experience writing for a number of publications. She is the author of a book for those with dementia and their caregivers. Susan has two blogs about activities for seniors and information vital to all wanting to know about dementia. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and North Shore Community College.

Senior Citizens
Susan is an expert on senior citizen issues. She is currently a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant(COTA). In this role, she has worked with senior citizens. Susan is an expert on adapting and modifying activities so that seniors can participate in them. She spent twenty years as an Activity Director in nursing homes. She devised, planned, coordinated, and facilitated stimulating activity programming. Also she designed a program for homebound senior citizens. Currently, Susan shares her knowledge about senior activities on one of her blogs.

Dementia

Susan is also an expert on dementia and related issues. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner(CPD). She has participated in numerous workshops, seminars and alike where she has gained much knowledge. Her work as an Activity Director and COTA has given her much knowledge and experience in relating to individuals with dementia. Susan is passionate about sharing her knowledge. She is hopeful that people will do what they can to prevent or at least slow down dementia in themselves or loved ones. Susan has shared many tips on how to prevent dementia or slow it down on her other blog.

Feel free to visit and comment at either of Susan’s blogs at
http://activitiesdirector.blogspot.com
http://dementiaviews.blogspot.com

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Susan 11th Nov 2023 Activity Director

Checklist for Social Outings

Hi Trudy
This checklist can apply to individuals or a group
Susan 9th Nov 2023 Activity Director

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Great ideas ladies thank you for sharing
Susan 9th Nov 2023 Activity Director

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Hi Jenny
Who is the party for?
You may want to Ask people on the golden carers Facebook group
https://www.goldencarers.com/activities-for-seniors-facebook-group/4782/
There are some ideas on Golden carers also
Even though this says Christmas party in July, you can use some of the ideas
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-host-a-christmas-in-july-party/3436/
Here are some of their party ideas
https://www.goldencarers.com/party-themes-for-dementia-care/4829/
Susan 9th Nov 2023 Activity Director

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Hi Karen
I am not sure of what internal dispute resolution you’re talking about
This is not a template, but might help you
https://www.goldencarers.com/comments/21047/
You can also ask this question on FaceTime the golden carers group
https://www.goldencarers.com/activities-for-seniors-facebook-group/4782/
Susan 9th Nov 2023 Activity Director

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Hi Karen
If it is between a resident and staff a resident to resident
This might help you
https://www.goldencarers.com/team-leadership-discipline-workplace-performance/6914/
https://www.goldencarers.com/comments/30103/
Make sure to read the comments
Susan 6th Nov 2023 Activity Director

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Hi Diane
Congratulations on your new position
So glad you joined call Golden Carers
It sounds to me like you will be doing a great job especially with golden Carers, by your side
Thank you for all your kind words
Susan 4th Nov 2023 Activity Director

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Hi Coffshaven
Thank you for your kind words
Help