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Sharon Activities

thanks for the idea...they turned out so pretty!

Kim Day Program Coordinator

Great site. I don't know what i'd do without it :)

The priory Activities Coordonator

Good morning all, can you please help? We have a gentleman in our care home who is apsalutley besotted with the fire service, we have had our local fire fighters come out, he loved it, does anyone...

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Amanda Activities Officer

I have also changed the name from "Hangman" to Sitting Man where I draw a chair then every wrong letter given I draw a stick body, stick arm, etc until I have a stick figure sitting on the...

Dorothy Activity Director

We call this "Throw Away Bingo" We do 10 cards and play for a nickle per win. They love this game.

Cecilia Life Enrichment Coordinator

My residents enjoy the thing I have given them to color and are always excited when it is coloring time. there are times that I sit in the room and color with a resident if they are not in the mood...

Eileen Recreation Manager

I call regular bingo and to break it up a bit I use your bingo picture games. My residents love it and look forward to it.

Rev joseph Chaplain

Thank you Everyone that towards these activities of the elderly. They are very helpful and engaging. Blessings Chaplain Rev Joseph

Annatjie Nursing Manager

Thank you to Golden Carers for the brand-new calendar with so much to participate in! Our Residents should not have a dull moment. Love Annatjie

Gwen Activities coordinator CHT Acacia Park

The Rainbow Sensory is an amazing tool particularly for residents with Alzheimer's Disease. I laminated the dots page and re-use it as much as I wanted. Most residents were so keen and enjoyed the...

Loretta Lifestyle Coordinator

Hello and thanks for sharing this activity....my residents love that!

Sally Activities Coordinator

This game is great but I would love some more ideas. I don't do it with the numbers as I have a mixture of clients with high cognitive functions and dementia. We've also added the concept of living...

Jill Manager

There doesn't seem to be any resources for LGBTQIA+. It would be nice to see at least some printable flags or pride related materials. Australia is hosting World Pride next year, would be nice to see ...

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Nikki About To Be An Activities Coordinator New Member

Hi there ladies, any tips or advice would be gratefully appreciated as just starting out as an activities coordinator x

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Nikki About To Be An Activities Coordinator New Member

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...

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Janine Program Manager

We've really enjoyed this Activity and more so with the passing of the Queen. Thanks

Serena Lifestyle Coordinator

Our MSU residents really enjoyed making this. It was something they all understood.

Louise Activites Coordinator

Love this site so many ideas i use it all the time keep it going with new ideas

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Rachel Student

I would love to see the A frame board if possible : )

Linda Recreation Therapist

You have not included brain gym exercises

Abbie patterson

How do you properly clean the dolls if used between patients? What is the protocol on this?

Brigette Activities Director

3rd addition. I use these everyday in my opening email to everyone! They love it:)

Roxanne Life Enrichment Coordinator

Hello there... One time we had to fill a one hour gap, due to a cancel. The maintenance man came by and started playing old country music, gospel, and 50-60's music from his phone ...He took...

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Christine Activity Director

I don't have enough words to express my appreciation of you all, you are a lifeline and are magnificent!!

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Cecilia Life Enrichment Coordinator

Hi everyone. Most of my residents are in wheel chair so I use exercise CDs, one in particular called Light and Lively. It has good rhythm and there is a voice coaching the moves. I also go to...

Lowana Leisure & Lifestyle Manager

Icare Advice. Hi all, Im wanting to have a quick chat with anyone who uses Icare and Activity charting for daily documentation. We received advice from an Accreditation consultant to link up the...

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Darcey Activity Director

If needing to avoid HIPPA violations I am thinking maybe a person could make something similar but have them in a binder....so aides could reference but it not be out for the public eye. (?) Just a...

Adaora Community Dining Coordinator

This is an interesting story. I will definitely share the story.

Evangeline Care Home Manager

Absolutely brilliant activity , thank you :)

Cgv

Good Stuff. re: rewarding staff who go above and beyond: I use the local coffee shop cards for education purposes. Each Tuesday we have an inservice and with the most knowledge brings on a coffee...

Hazel Senior Carer

Hi All. I love this site we was wondering if anyone has any ideas on what to do Monday 19th as we have residential unit who will love to watched the queens funeral but we also have Dementia unit who ...

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Isabella Lifestyle Coordinator

We began this activity early this morning to fill a boring and dull space in our facility. So far this is what we have completed! And it looks amazing! Has made the space full of bright colours and...

Ria caldwell

I have so enjoyed reading all your comments and ideas and they are all wonderful. I believe as an Occupational Therapy Assistant here in Ohio, the use of self is one of the most powerful tools we...

Talita

All the answers are included in the PowerPoint. You can find them in the notes section. I have also added them to the printout above.

Kim Administrator New Member

We are currently planning how we will be paying tribute to our late Queen Elizabeth II, at the moment with are having decoration up with the royal flag, tea & cake with a cup of tea, a royal quiz,...

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Diana Activity Coordintator

Hi May i please get the answers thank you

Linda Recreation Therapist

Maths as a group activity in memory support is a fun group activity that has everyone engaged with confidence Older persons maths skills are stronger than later generations Maths was learnt by rote ...

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Julie récréologue

What a great way to incorporate language memory into a bingo game! I love that there are slides as well.

Linda Recreation Therapist

With memory support residents the loudness of a group percussion instruments is frightening

Cgv

re: Crooner Music Match Quiz I created a quiz from your quiz. a slide show quiz of crooner music match. only I added the "who am I" photos to help Residents guess. I thought of also adding part of...

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Lynn Admin

residents love the bingo games especially winning a prize each time

Julie Activty Director

We incorporate some counting into our Cranium Crunches program, using counting by 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, forwards and backwards. Once they recognize the patterns, most people join in, even those who...

Sinalo

Thank you so much Andy.

Cala Program Leader

Hello! Just wondering what percussion instruments are popular with your residents? Egg shakers are very popular but looking for something a bit different to add to the mix. Thanks in advance! ...

Cindy watts

I really enjoyed reading your article. I work in a nursing facility for Veterans as a Music & Memory Aide an I love it. It’s such a good program especially residents that have dementia. If we have...

Jennifer Activities Officer & EEN

Hi Golden carers, what amazing resources, these resources make my job exciting and very stimulating for my Residents, many thanks Jennifer Tilbrook Oberon MPS

Oakhall Activities Coordinator

Golden Carers has been such a help to increase the range of activity sessions that we provide. Our residents love so many of the activities that are on here. It is also lovely that we can share our...

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Liam Activities Coordinator

I'm from the UK, what will people in the UK be doing for their residents for the next few days now that the queen has passed?

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Sharon Siteaide

I am so thankful that Golden cares helps me with doing my job. You all have some great ideas. Thank you for the activities. I am so amazed about how much material you all have on this site. It is ...

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Lorraine Diversional Therapist

I celebrate spring with morning tea, music and ask the residents to dress in their brightest coloured outfits. Mr or Mrs Spring is selected. I had a royal chair made and the winner is seated upon the ...