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Nikki 24th Sep 2022 About To Be An Activities Coordinator
Hi there, I am new to Activities am both excited and nervous at the same time. Having a complete change of Career!!! Any tips starting out at the minute am doing one to one's just getting to know my Residents just started 2 days ago and am going to plan Activities for next week?
Susan 24th Sep 2022 Activity Director
Hi Nikki
Congratulations on your new role
It is a good idea to do wand ones to get to know the residents
Golden Carers has many great activity ideas
If you could be a little more specific about the likes and dislikes and the abilities of the residents I could be of more help
In general you want to have a resident council meeting and listen to what the residents have to say
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-run-successful-resident-council-meetings/4215/

https://www.goldencarers.com/sample-activities-calendars/3881/
Here are some sample calendars that might help you
There are several programs on this site that will help you make a Calendar
https://www.goldencarers.com/tips-for-writing-successful-activity-programs-for-senior-care/3844/
There are other programs but I’m not stout this
Meg 30th Sep 2022 Project Officer
Hi Nikki
Congratulations on your new role. Whilst I don't work as a Lifestyle Coordinator, I have worked with aged care clients for many years. I have personally never found a better website than Golden Carers - so you absolutely have your choice of activities here! Getting ideas for activities from residents, organise a calendar of events and above all have as much fun as the residents do!!

Nikki 3rd Oct 2022 About To Be An Activities Coordinator
Ah thanks so much really appreciate this x

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