Kerry

You tube have clips with farm sounds as relaxation therapy. 'Farm sounds' in search on you tube site. Hope this helps

Our facility had a recent visit from a community craft group. For a change we had a kitchen reminiscing morning tea. Lovely sponges for morning tea and utensils from the kitchen. Had a lovely array of vintage items from the kitchen that prompted lots of conversation. Residents also continued talking about this activity the next day. Enjoyed by all.

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Has anyone organised a memorial service for a resident. Looking for suggestions of songs, poetry or readings. Will be only a small service for the residents to attend.
Thanks Kerry

Baby clothes to fold and sort. Some hand knits spark conversation. Also texture and softness they love.

Love bingo afternoons. I put together a special bingo for the queens jubilee. Black&white illustrations of family members including favourite horse, dogs, royal landmarks and countries (sovereign). Created lots of conversation and enjoyment.

Hi vitty
A paper plate is a good framework to start with. Two plates together make it stronger. Recycling cards that express their interests eg flowers, pets, fishing to glue on. You can fill with paper flowers, favourite colours, buttons, footy teams ect. Being able to choose and reminisce will lead you to their likes and dislikes. These can be made to be seasonal or events by colours and pictures
Good luck
Kerry

Hi Kerry H. John Mcsweeny has a DVD 101 songs you know by heart. You have an option for lyrics on screen. Online at www.tmusiconline.com or phone 02 94376936 or Sanity music may have it in stock. Contains medleys of all oldtime favourites. Kerry

Hi looking for suggestions of music/songs for chair dancing/movement activity. Chicken dance, hokey pokey - any other suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

Can you please tell me if 1:1 visits must last at least 15 minute duration for it to be recorded as 1:1. Thanks Kerry