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Your site is easy to use, I use it more often than the one our consultant has set up! I use so many of your ideas and love the Facebook page where everyone shares ideas, concerns and triumphs! I feel connected to a big wonderful caring society! I am always telling my co-workers how awesome Golden Carers is. I feel it is more in touch with the needs of my residents than many of the other Recreational Therapy sites.
Sherrie Gardner
Recreational Therapist
United States
Thanks,
Sharron
Montessori activities are wonderful tools to use in both increased appetite and assisting in behaviors. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Increased appetite:
Throw apples and cinnamon in a crock pot (or slow cooker) at the beginning of the morning activities, and by lunch, the whole activity room is sure to smell delicious and will no doubt increase their appetite.
Also, try having a food trivia program or discuss the daily menu just before mealtime. This works as a queue that it is almost time to eat, which can work up an appetite for the residents.
Assist with behaviors:
Relaxation music! Here is a great activity on How to Make Sensory Rain Sticks https://www.goldencarers.com/sensory-rain-sticks/4754/.
Or check out this Sensory Patchwork activity on Golden Carers https://www.goldencarers.com/sensoy-patchwork/3227/.
Regards
Sharron