Hi everyone. I am now working at a 40 bed Hospital Unit for the elderly. They have not had any consistent activities for quite some time and I have just taken over the DT position. Any ideas to get them back to engaging and interacting? We have been doing quizzes and riddles which are always welcomed. Sing-alongs. Bingo is not very famous with this group though. Would love to hear new ideas from you! Thanks!
Hi Jam I think the activities you provide should be ones that the residents like to do and are capable of doing You may want to have a meeting with the residents to see what they like https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-run-successful-resident-council-meetings/4215/ I assume you have some information about each resident which should help you at the meeting Remember you can adapt and modify activities they used to enjoy you have a good start If you would like to share the abilities and likes and dislikes of the group I can help you further
Teresa
17th Dec 2021
My residents always love playing noodles and balloon - cut pool noodles in half, each resident gets one to hit the balloon, sit the residents in a circle and try to keep the balloon afloat. Laughter and joy and great interaction always occurs.
You can facilitate interaction among residents by doing a monthly "Resident Spotlight," where residents gather to meet one resident and get to know them better. My residents love this and are always wondering who the resident will be for the month.
I love this site, there is always an idea, quiz or craft that I can use or modify for my programs. After 35 years as an Activation Coordinator/Senior Facilitator, I am now semi-retired and running programs for individuals and small groups on Zoom (Mind Challenge/Theme Conversations & Your Story).
Love the forum idea and can see it being a real support to each other - wonderful to see the smiling faces, caring and positive attitudes that this field endangers!
Congratulations and thanks to the Golden Carers Team for a professional and well designed website that is internationally useful and user friendly!
Have you got the John McSweeney DVDs? Our clients love them. I've just posted about my activity files if you want access.
Thank you for you input
I think the activities you provide should be ones that the residents like to do and are capable of doing
You may want to have a meeting with the residents to see what they like
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-run-successful-resident-council-meetings/4215/
I assume you have some information about each resident which should help you at the meeting
Remember you can adapt and modify activities they used to enjoy
you have a good start
If you would like to share the abilities and likes and dislikes of the group I can help you further
Thank you for the suggestion it sounds like you have a lot of fun
Interesting idea
I say if it works for you go for it