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Ann-Marie 
28th Jan 2022
Activity Corordinator
28th Jan 2022
Activity Corordinator
I am so happy with the variety of activities available to use.
Thank you
Thank you
Nancy Reil-Riojas
27th Jan 2022
The Benefits of Coloring-in for the Elderly
Hi Susan, sorry, I did not locate your reply until today. Our small city is Schertz, Texas, zip code 78154. We are located about ten miles northeast of San Antonio, Texas. Mother, now 93, has completed 170 sketches, 17" X 14", since I last communicated with your site. By the way, because of your site, we discovered she could draw in the Fall of 2020. She lived her entire life not realizing she could draw! I would very much appreciate any help you can offer so that I can enter her works in some sort of competition. I have searched the internet for drawing/ sketching contests for elderly adults over 70, 75, 80, 90, and even older, however, have been unable to locate one. Thank you, Susan. Nancy Reil Riojas, January 26, 2022.
Carman 
27th Jan 2022
Activities Coordinator
27th Jan 2022
Activities Coordinator
Hi Linda
My residents take one turn each and they cross off one of the numbers for whatever they roll. It doesn't have to be a one first, just whatever they roll and there will come a time that they won't be able to cross something off because they have crossed off all of that one number but still need other numbers, Everyone will revamp a game to whatever works best for their residents.
My residents take one turn each and they cross off one of the numbers for whatever they roll. It doesn't have to be a one first, just whatever they roll and there will come a time that they won't be able to cross something off because they have crossed off all of that one number but still need other numbers, Everyone will revamp a game to whatever works best for their residents.
Sonia 
26th Jan 2022
Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator
26th Jan 2022
Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator
I added to existing Quiz... thanks it was great to have a start to build on.
Gwyneth
26th Jan 2022
Volunteer
26th Jan 2022
Volunteer
Thanks for your feedback Kristen. Glad to hear you enjoyed them. Regards Gwyneth
Gwyneth
26th Jan 2022
Volunteer
26th Jan 2022
Volunteer
Finish the Old-Time Song Titles
Thanks for your feedback Adriana. Regards Gwyneth
Laurie 
26th Jan 2022
Activity Coordinator
26th Jan 2022
Activity Coordinator
We use our noodles, which I have cut in half and hit the beach ball. They really get into it and are so compeitive reaching for the ball. Great form of exercise
Diana
26th Jan 2022
Activity Director
26th Jan 2022
Activity Director
How To Review Your Activity Calendar
My biggest issue is they always complaining there's not enough activities and I add more to the calendar, and they only want to assist when Bingo is provided, I have tried aromatherapy, coloring, weekly package with reading and coloring material, still getting complains and unhappiness, any ideas what else can we try?
Melissa
26th Jan 2022
Activities Director
26th Jan 2022
Activities Director
This was so fun! Thank you for the idea and the ability to recycle our old Readers Digest! PERFECT!
Adriana
25th Jan 2022
Recreation Supervisor
25th Jan 2022
Recreation Supervisor
Finish the Old-Time Song Titles
Our seniors love this game after each question,we sing the song - so much fun
Edlira
25th Jan 2022
RN
25th Jan 2022
RN
Hello,
This is such a great idea. Would it be possible to upload it as a word document, I work for an ethnic center and will need to translate it into the appropriate language.
Thank you
This is such a great idea. Would it be possible to upload it as a word document, I work for an ethnic center and will need to translate it into the appropriate language.
Thank you
Clarie Dennis
25th Jan 2022
These are such great ideas!
Thank you for sharing them!!
Clarie
Thank you for sharing them!!
Clarie
Stephanie
25th Jan 2022
Activity Director
25th Jan 2022
Activity Director
I guess I don't understand how the Rights go with the bingo game? Are there cards with Rights printed on them?
Linda
25th Jan 2022
Activities Coordinator
25th Jan 2022
Activities Coordinator
Hi sorry to be a thicko but am I presuming correctly that you must roll a one to be able to start the game and then no more crossing off until you get a 2 etc x also dis you give residents one roll of the dice per turn or let them have more x thanks for your help in advance
Julie Smith
24th Jan 2022
5 Fun Technology Activities for Residents
Could you give me some ideas for those residents in nursing home with dementia when they are in lock down.
Thanks
Thanks
Gwyneth
23rd Jan 2022
Volunteer
23rd Jan 2022
Volunteer
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: ALPHABET QUIZ
Vaibhav Tare
23rd Jan 2022
Its wonderful to find this activities, expecting many more...
Life
23rd Jan 2022
Life Enrichment Director
23rd Jan 2022
Life Enrichment Director
Dori
We like doing another form of balloon tennis. With Balloon Ball the group sit in a circle and need to work together to hit the balloon in a basket ( it's a fold up organizer). It take teamwork and is fun and we laugh so much.
We like doing another form of balloon tennis. With Balloon Ball the group sit in a circle and need to work together to hit the balloon in a basket ( it's a fold up organizer). It take teamwork and is fun and we laugh so much.
Gwyneth
22nd Jan 2022
Volunteer
22nd Jan 2022
Volunteer
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: NURSERY RHYME QUIZ - followed by the nursery rhyme of each question. you can recite or sing the nursery rhymes. Some words may differ fom what you know. .
Melissa
22nd Jan 2022
Activities Director
22nd Jan 2022
Activities Director
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Wacky Wednesdays
Connie
21st Jan 2022
Activity Director
21st Jan 2022
Activity Director
Fun Game. Everyone could participate at different levels.
Michelle
21st Jan 2022
Activity Coordinator
21st Jan 2022
Activity Coordinator
Very pretty. Definitely going to do this one next month. These also can be made larger and use fabric glue. None of my resident are able to sew anymore. Thank You!
Clare
21st Jan 2022
Retired
21st Jan 2022
Retired
Thankyou Sara for the Valentines Day Bingo, I'm a bit confused though, as to what to do!!! Do I print out the full pages and laminate, one per resident each game and then print out and laminate small cards sufficient to match to the different pictures? Then the 'caller' calls the names on the big set and residents try to get a line or complete set?? Sorry to have to have it spelt out!!
Donita
21st Jan 2022
Director
21st Jan 2022
Director
This Day in History for Seniors: January - 2nd Edition
Love this! I have residents who are in quarantine, so these will make a nice addition to my little room to room care packets!
Christine Marie
20th Jan 2022
How to host an Olympic Games Theme Day
This is perfect! Exactly what I was looking for! Awesome and fun activities. The kids will have a blast!
Gwyneth
20th Jan 2022
Volunteer
20th Jan 2022
Volunteer
Finish the Old-Time Song Titles
Thank you Jacqulyn, glad you love them, I love the old songs, all the best, Gwyneth
Jacqulyn
20th Jan 2022
Activity Program Coordinator
20th Jan 2022
Activity Program Coordinator
Finish the Old-Time Song Titles
THIS IS SO MUCH FUN!!!
Nancy
20th Jan 2022
Activity Director
20th Jan 2022
Activity Director
loved it. so creative! i am not a creative type so i need people like you in my life to help my residents have awesome things to do while they're in covid isolation.
Sara
20th Jan 2022
Lifestyle Enrichment Coordinator
20th Jan 2022
Lifestyle Enrichment Coordinator
I actually don't use a generator, I do it manually using Microsoft publisher. I'll share my template here, the first 16 pages are the bingo cards and starting on page 17 is where I put all the images for the calling cards. If you have any other questions let me know!
Gwyneth
19th Jan 2022
Volunteer
19th Jan 2022
Volunteer
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: MUSIC of the 50'S/60'S QUIZ
Maria
19th Jan 2022
Sheltered Housing Activities Coordinator
19th Jan 2022
Sheltered Housing Activities Coordinator
Love this idea - thank you, I will definitely be using this on Sheltered housing : - )
Rebecca
19th Jan 2022
Lifestyle Coordinator Resthaven Port Elliot
Your Bingo activities are great Sara. Would you be willing to share the Bingo generator/template that you use? I would love to contribute to this site and have had a few requests / ideas from our residents. Much appreciated!
Kathryn
19th Jan 2022
Activities Assistant
19th Jan 2022
Activities Assistant
Jokes for International Beer Day
OUR RESIDENTS TRUELY ENJOYED THESE, LAUGHTER IS GOOD MEDICINE.NEED MORE SO I CAN KEP THEM SMILING
Adriana
19th Jan 2022
19th Jan 2022
This Day in History for Seniors: January - 2nd Edition
Hi, I highly recommend a 3rd addition. The residents at the home I work at enjoy reading these everyday.
CECILIA
18th Jan 2022
Social Support Group Coordinator
18th Jan 2022
Social Support Group Coordinator
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: SOPA DE LETRAS
Alison
18th Jan 2022
Diversional Therapist
18th Jan 2022
Diversional Therapist
Find The Hidden Objects - Library
Thanks really appreciated these Residents have enjoyed all print outs of word search and hidden Objects while they are unfortunately in lockdown in rooms . Have a great day :)
Vicky
18th Jan 2022
Activity Co Ordinator
18th Jan 2022
Activity Co Ordinator
I have just started one at our home , I must say it is a real bonding experience. We practice once a week and have another resident on keyboard …. We’re not X factor but we certainly enjoy it x
Amanda
18th Jan 2022
LSO
18th Jan 2022
LSO
We started our choir last year. Initially it was for Christmas carols at our Residents Christmas Parties. Families were invited and it was a success. The residents thoroughly enjoyed it, that we have continued it and looking forward to Australia Day as we have started singing Aussie songs and performing at our Aussie Bbq.
We are so happy we started this as it was a small group and now more and more residents have joined.
We are so happy we started this as it was a small group and now more and more residents have joined.
Peehu
18th Jan 2022
Social Support Team Leader
18th Jan 2022
Social Support Team Leader
This is a great idea as we are now restricted to meet in groups with our clients, one of our just organised program is a virtual singing group. We meet online with the use of our digital devices. Most of the participants have no experience in singing but one of their family member are into music but they didn't bothered to try.
They joined because they want to give themselves a go and they treated this as their outlet to meeting someone even just online.
They joined because they want to give themselves a go and they treated this as their outlet to meeting someone even just online.
Leo
17th Jan 2022
Activity Co Ordinator
17th Jan 2022
Activity Co Ordinator
These have gone down so well with my residents! Have you got anymore? I've run out already:)
Rosita
17th Jan 2022
Activities Assistant
17th Jan 2022
Activities Assistant
There are so many activities available with outcomes that please the residents in my care.
They look forward to what each day will bring with anticipation and expectation and are never disappointed. Thank you so much.
They look forward to what each day will bring with anticipation and expectation and are never disappointed. Thank you so much.
Gwyneth
17th Jan 2022
Volunteer
17th Jan 2022
Volunteer
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: OCCUPATIONS GOOD CONVERSATION TOPICS
Kristen
17th Jan 2022
Activity Director
17th Jan 2022
Activity Director
This is amazing! Gonna put it on my calendar!
Deborah 
16th Jan 2022
Diversional Therapist
16th Jan 2022
Diversional Therapist
Dementia care - I use the Kinetic Sand which comes with its own tray for easy use and cleanup. I do this as a one-on-one activity and we use the moulds to create a sandcastle, unicorn, turtle and crab. I also have a bag of shells that I collected from a local beach and we decorate the sand with those and reminisce about our days at the beach. Then we have a cone icecream.
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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
Valentine Bingo