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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

28 Activities


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Susan 2nd May 2023 Activity Director

Pampering Facials for Senior Care

Hi Anna, I think sensory activities are what you are looking for
https://www.goldencarers.com/search/?search_tag=Activity&search=Sensory
Susan 2nd May 2023 Activity Director

Springtime Bingo

Hi Geraldine
Just push print activity and a bunch of bingo cards appear

Then print the cards and distribute them
Susan 2nd May 2023 Activity Director

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Susan 2nd May 2023 Activity Director

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Hi Helen
Thank you for your kind words
This website is a big help to so many people
Susan 28th Apr 2023 Activity Director

Armchair Travel to Madagascar

Hi Michelle
There are immigration stamps that you can use error included, so just print them off at them up and use them
https://www.goldencarers.com/pdf/8217/2791/
Susan 27th Apr 2023 Activity Director

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Hi Kathleen and Laura
Thank you so much for your suggestions
Susan 26th Apr 2023 Activity Director

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Hi Martha Jeanette
I did not find anything on cold, and Carers either
I did find this information
https://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/may/macaroonday.htm
It is on May 31
You could also ask this question on the Golden Carers Facebook group
https://www.goldencarers.com/activities-for-seniors-facebook-group/4782/
Susan 24th Apr 2023 Activity Director

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Hi Lisa
In theory, this sounds like a lovely idea, but in practice may be hard to pull off in this day and age
I assume you don’t have any staff to help
So is your job to make this community involvement happen or are you supposed to plan activities for the residents??
Do you have any sort of budget to make this happen?
Is this home for profit or a nonprofit organization??
You might be able to put them ads in the news paper, saying why do you need
I would say start a Facebook account
I would put flyers up at churches and schools, asking for volunteers, and briefly saying what you might want
You also have to be careful about the people that you let volunteer
What about family members of the residents or staff at the facility??

Your residents are long-term care, but they must have some mental or physical disabilities, which have to be taken into consideration when planning any type of outing
There is a lot for you to think about
You can start by reading this article and answering some of my questions so I can be of further assistance
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-establish-a-volunteer-program-/4229/
Susan 21st Apr 2023 Activity Director

The Magic of Being Silly

Susan 21st Apr 2023 Activity Director

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Hi Martha Jeanette
It would be helpful to know the type of residents you are providing activities for
This article is a good place to start
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-setup-up-an-orientation-program-for-new-activity-staff/7240/
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