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Mandy
Teacher
Teacher
Hi.
Golden Carers suggested that I post information asking for help.
I have just started assisting with teaching Health and Social Care at a College of Further Education. I am doing project...
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Lisa
Activity Director
Activity Director
Looking for ideas for Easter as a hand out the residents. We have to be very careful as a lot of diets are minced/pureed. Any ideas? I was thinking of an Egg with Tuck Shop Money inside? Any other ide...
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Sarah
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
Guess the Bird Quiz
Thank you for the feedback :) I will start working on more and post :)
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Easter Quiz - Religious #2
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: EASTER TRIVIA 2021
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Nikki
Selwyn Centre Coordinator
Selwyn Centre Coordinator
How to Use Conversation Cards to Connect Residents
I've used cards with only a picture as the picture can be interpreted in many ways. This allows me to tailor a prompt/question according to the person who has drawn that card. Many of our participan...
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Anne
Activity Director
Activity Director
Brand Names and Slogans Quiz 1
Hi All! Do you have any more ideas for passover, literature (Story) on Palm Sunday, First day of spring ideas, St. Patricks day word search or crossword or St.Patricks day story?
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Robin
Activity Director
Activity Director
Cairo the Military Dog
The story of Cairo the Military Dog is a great story for a Men's group or Veteran's group . Thanks for sharing this.
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Never Have I Ever Game for Seniors
Hi Stefanie
Wow
You certainly put a lot of thought into this and I am sure it will benefit many
Thank you
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Maria
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Armchair Travel to the Philippines
You're welcome Susan. It is always a wonderful and precuous moment to do something new with the residents, such a treasure.
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5 years ago
Iced Tea and Cookie Pairing
Such a lovely sensory activity Annemarie, thank you for sharing!
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5 years ago
Painted Tulip Garden
This sounds like a wonderful project Vanessa, thanks for sharing. Is there any chance you could send in a picture of your completed tulip garden for everyone to see? Thanks again! x
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Red or Black Card Game
I agree
This is a great game
You could also do guess the number
This game could be a great time filler also
Thanks again
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Stefanie
Executive Director
Executive Director
Never Have I Ever Game for Seniors
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Never Have I Ever Game for Seniors!
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Kristy
Support Worker
Support Worker
Thank you soooooo much Golden Carers!!!! You have made life so much easier for those of us who are creative, but not great at the graphic art, designing newsletters calendars etc. I love just being a...
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Amy
Student
Student
15 Virtual Activities for Residents in Isolation
Thanks, for all that you are doing. the site has helped me a lot as a student.
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Katherine
Activities Assistant
Activities Assistant
Aromatherapy Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: AROMATHERAPY BINGO
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Candi
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
I would like to do armchair travel to England. I've searched the site, but it's not standing out. Can anyone direct me to the right place if we have it, please? Thanks so much.
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Short Story Jokes #12
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: funny stories
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Cross Country with Bud: The First Coast-to-Coast Road Trip
Hi Fay
Thank you for your kind words and for all you do
I am sure you are making a difference in peoples lives
Good luck to you
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Melo
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Guess the Bird Quiz
Superb idea.... will organise this with other activities to make it engaging to all residents.
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Fay
Program Facilitator
Program Facilitator
Cross Country with Bud: The First Coast-to-Coast Road Trip
I love this site. Have been on it for nearly 3 hours now. Last March I lost my job due to restructuring and thought I wouldn’t need to be looking for activities. I’ve kept in contact with a few of the...
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Welsh Love Spoons Folklore
Thanks Jean, I was a bit late in sending it in, but it is a lovely story and as you say it will keep for another year, but it need'nt be kept for St David's Day I think it is a lovely story at any tim...
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Linda
Social Clubs Manager
Social Clubs Manager
Things that go Together Quiz
Fantastic website. I had so much fun engaging myself. The site has so much to offer.
I am very excited at the prospect of interacting on our zoom link tomorrow for people living with dementia and the...
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Elaine
Recreation Therapy Supervisor
Recreation Therapy Supervisor
Color Match Go Fish
With all due respect, I believe that taking paint swatches from a store to play games with Residents is stealing. The paint swatches are for customers who are looking to paint walls and buy their pain...
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Joelle
Recreation Worker
Recreation Worker
Australian Animals Quiz
it would be absolutely FABILOUS Darlings if there were photos!!! What do you think!!!?? Most people don't have an image in their minds as to what a bilbie is... I sure don't!! Thanks :)
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Matthew
Resident Experience Director
Resident Experience Director
Baby Word Search
I'd love the answer key to the babies word search!
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Darla
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Armchair Travel to the Philippines
Wonderful Arm Chair Travel. A great opportunity for our residents to connect with our staff and caregivers. from Philippines country and heritage. Will also provide opportunity to promote understan...
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Janell
245D Specialist
245D Specialist
Birds of the World Quiz II
Thank you for the quiz. Mom is struggling with language and this will be a great way for her to practice. I am creating a set of flash cards with a picture and the question on the front and the answ...
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Jean
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Welsh Love Spoons Folklore
I'm sorry I missed these Welsh activities, I did a successful activity: St Davids Day & Wales on Monday 1/3/21 but have printed this for next year. Thank you
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Dee
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Covid-19 Poetry: Life in Isolation
Wow how so close to home are those comments, will happily share them with our residents they will be able to relate. Thankyou and please keep safe. From our resthome we wish you well and send positive...
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Pot Luck Quiz 17
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: TRIVIA (February 2021)
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Patricia
Retired
Retired
The Power of Music in Senior Care
My friend and I, who both have/had husbands with dementia, have had a weekly “choir” of residents at our local aged care facility for some years before the management restricted this activity due to t...
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John
Lifestyle Worker
Lifestyle Worker
Musical Stories and Song
As a Lifestyle Worker. Music is so important to our residents
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John
Lifestyle Worker
Lifestyle Worker
Musical Stories and Song
I play a lick on the guitar, our residents have to put their hand up if they,ve hear it before.
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Musical Stories and Song
Hi Camille
I agree this is a wonderful activity
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Helen
Recreation Director
Recreation Director
This Day in History for Seniors: March
These resources are a lifesaver during the quarantine!
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Vanessa
Therapeutic Recovery. Director
Therapeutic Recovery. Director
Painted Tulip Garden
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Tulip Garden
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Who Am I? March Birthdays
Hi Yvonne
Thank you for your kind words I agree this site is a go to for many
There are just so many good ideas
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Annemarie
Lifestyle Consultant
Lifestyle Consultant
Iced Tea and Cookie Pairing
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Ice Tea & Cookie Pairing
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Jackie
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Hopscotch Exercise Game
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Hopscotch Exercise Game
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Yvonne
Activity Assistant
Activity Assistant
Who Am I? March Birthdays
Thankyou for your amazing activities and ideas. My go to site for planning activities. Thanks Yvonne
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