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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 4th Mar 2023 Activity Director

The Importance of Client Assessment in Residential Care

Hi Mercy
This sounds like a class assignment to me
Break it down step-by-step, and it won’t seem so overwhelming
Why not post some thing and the forum instead of comments here to get some further assistance
Let me know if you need more help
Susan 4th Mar 2023 Activity Director

Valentine Bingo

Hi Diane
You may want to create more cards using this, and may feel like the Other ideas as well
Here is a link to create your own bingo game
https://www.goldencarers.com/create-your-own-bingo-games/7897/
You might like these other create your own games
https://www.goldencarers.com/diy-activities/
Susan 1st Mar 2023 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Dayani
Thank you for your kind words
I agree. This is a tremendous resource for many.
Susan 1st Mar 2023 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Kathy
I am not sure if this is exactly what you’re looking for, but it may help
https://www.goldencarers.com/the-birthday-collection/6818/
Susan 1st Mar 2023 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Sharon

What type of corporation are you talking about?
Does this corporation employ older Americans?
Do you want to show the employees how valuable older Americans are?Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation's observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). The 2023 theme is Aging Unbound, which offers an opportunity to explore diverse aging experiences and discuss how communities can combat stereotypes.
This website might help you
https://acl.gov/oam/2023/older-americans-month-2023#:~:text=Every%20May%2C%20the%20Administration%20for,how%20communities%20can%20combat%20stereotypes.
Susan 28th Feb 2023 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Connie
Thank you for sharing this
Susan 26th Feb 2023 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Sylvia
I like most of these activities
https://www.goldencarers.com/intergeneration-activities/5163/
Also, we had students come in to help decorate for the holidays
Susan 25th Feb 2023 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Rose
You may want to combine these two activities to make an Easter egg hunt with staff, helping those who need it
https://www.goldencarers.com/st-patricks-day-scavenger-hunt/7801/
https://www.goldencarers.com/easter-bingo-for-senior-care/4670/
Use these pictures and make a worksheet with this or another one if you’d like
https://www.goldencarers.com/diy-activities/
Susan 24th Feb 2023 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Crissie
Thank you for your kind words
Here is a link to create your own bingo game
https://www.goldencarers.com/create-your-own-bingo-games/7897/
You might like these other create your own games
https://www.goldencarers.com/diy-activities/
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