Forum Discussion

Ask questions, share ideas and support one another.

Lifestyle EppingVIC 18th May 2018 Lifestyle

Hello everyone,
I am looking for some new and exciting ideas to try to support residents culturally in our weekly cultural café. We drink different kinds of coffee and have conversation but I think it needs a bit more than that.
Would love to see what other people have tried and what was successful and what was not.
Thanks :)

Solange 21st May 2018 Diversional Therapist

That is a great idea to get client talking about their favourite foods. You would need someone to help you to reserch apetisers and treats from the coutries your clients come from. For instance Greeks would love to eat Honey Puffs and Semolina Pudding. Polish clients would be very proud of serving 'Ogorki' (baby cucumber pickles) or curd cheese with fruit compote. Italians have Canoli, Panetone or Tiramisu. All delicious regional food specific to their countries to get the conversatin going. Good luck!

Create an Account to use the Forum, it's free!

20+ FREE Activities

Enjoy meaningful activity ideas that you can use with your clients straight away.

Free Activities

Become a member!

A 12 month membership with unlimited access is just $59.99 USD! It’s quick and easy to sign up.

Join Now

I just love love love this site - each time I'm glued to the many and awesome ideas to engage with our seniors. I recently downloaded some of the crossword puzzles and these seniors are fabulous to work with. That is just the tip of the iceberg. In this new chapter of my life, as semi-retired, I am so enjoying my time with seniors and watching them light up; I feel I've found a new niche. It's extremely gratifying. As to the cost of membership, it came out of my pocket - I rationalised that it was only about $3/month, less than many magazines. So keep up the GREAT work!!! Thanks again Golden Carers!!!!!

Sally Hagy
Volunteer
United States