Getting to know you. !! Have the residents tell each other about their lives. Different topics every time. E.g What they did for work. Entertainment. Holidays. The list is endless.
A stroll down memory lane. In Ireland we have a magazine called Ireland's Own and each issue they have these 1 page stories called Just a Memory. They are excellent for getting conversation going among residents and there's no pressure to remember as the the story provided the prompt
I have been a member of Golden Carers for several years and still find it as amazingly beneficial as the day I became a member. There are so many ideas and the support is wonderful, my job is made much easier with the help of Golden Carers.
Rolling back the years ... any more ideas please
Tell me about your favorite memories
The recollection of Yesteryears!
What they did for work. Entertainment. Holidays. The list is endless.