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Julie
Chief Operations Manager
Chief Operations Manager
Australian Food and Drink Quiz
Some answers we disagreed with. Thanks
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Zuleira
Activity cordinater
Activity cordinater
Never Have I Ever Game for Seniors
Hi! i recently joined and I decided to play this game. The residents LOVED this game so much ! Thank you for this 😊
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Susan
Activities Coordonator
Activities Coordonator
The Price is Right: Toys of the Decades
hi what a great game as its getting them to talk about the passed . how do I convert the dollers into uk pounds please kind regards sue
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Stories for International Book Day
Thank you for these stories Helena. I am looking forward to sharing them with our residents. They really enjoy hearing stories.
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Rosslyn
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Good morning everyone!
My management team have asked me to create About Me posters for every resident and I'm looking for ideas for a template to use. I have seen them done with flower petals before,...
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Lindsey
Day care host
Day care host
Anyone got any ideas for a man with moderate dementia and extremely deaf. His mobility is good. As to be in the home activities. I'm in the UK. Hobbies are football and cricket. He is a new client so...
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Kerry
Community life Assistant
Community life Assistant
Does anyone have any “out of the box” ideas for our residents participation for easter? I'm normally quite creative but this one I'm coming up blank. We decorate eggs, have an egg hunt, but I'd like...
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Vanessa
Activities Co-Ordinator
Activities Co-Ordinator
International Women’s Day Matching Quiz
Yes we enjoyed this quiz thank you :)
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Vanessa
Activities Co-Ordinator
Activities Co-Ordinator
Welsh Bingo
We have a weekly bingo here at Alfriston Court, even managed to purchase a Bingo apron which I wear. The residents love this and look forward to different themed bingos, which we usually tie in with a...
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Mary
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Exercise & Singalong
Thanks for these very cool and fun songs Gwyneth! I've not added singing lyrics during fitness class. I will give it a try. Mary D
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Mary
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
30-Minute Exercise Routine
These are great moves for senior fitness. I will definitely use them in my senior fitness class!! Thanks
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Stephanie
Tenant Relations Coordinator
Tenant Relations Coordinator
It Happened in March Quiz
Is there a multiple choice version of these quizzes? I would find that handy!
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Susan
Social Group-Program Coordinator
Social Group-Program Coordinator
Clothes Peg Game
Great idea. We'll be playing this game for our Mother's Day Celebration. It should be a lot of fun. Thank you!
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Megan
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
10 Activities for International Women's Day
Purple, green and white are the colours that symbolize IWD. Purple is for justice, dignity and being loyal to the cause. Green symbolizes hope. White is for purity. The colours originated from the Wom...
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Famous Irish People
Some great new content in for St Patricks day. Thank you everyone.
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Johana
Dementia Care
Dementia Care
Easter Bingo for Senior Care
This is sweet and cute ! Thank you.
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Lisa
Activity Assistant
Activity Assistant
Build Your Own Pizza
Hi
We used biscuits and let the residents use rolling pins to flatten them out. We let the residents use pepperoni, shredded cheese, sausage etc...
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Audiobook Club
Hi Kerrie
I am sure there are chicken soup for the soul books on audio
These are great short stories, and will spark a lot of discussions
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Kerrie
Activity Officer
Activity Officer
Audiobook Club
This is awesome-any recommendations on good story's
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Karen
Activities Assistant
Activities Assistant
Hello, I am a Memory Care Activities Assistant. Wondering how people keep things like pens, pencils, remotes from "wandering off" but still have them available safely for those who are in early stage...
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Leonie
Personal Carer
Personal Carer
Armchair Travel to South Korea
Wow! We finally have access to resources from South Korea. This is fantastic news! Thank you so much for providing these valuable materials. we truly appreciate it!
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Janice
Activity Director
Activity Director
Cup Stacking Competition
i Love this going to put it on my calendar this month
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Ocean Facts and Interesting Trivia
I think my residents will enjoy this and find it interesting. Thank you.
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Match the Stars to the Classic Movies
Thank you. I will give it to my work colleague to try on Sunday.
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Amy
Lifestyle & Leisure Officer
Lifestyle & Leisure Officer
Picasso-Inspired Self Portraits
this is an amazing activity!!!!! thankyou
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Bushland
Residential Aged Care
Residential Aged Care
Harmony Day Celebrations
We have our staff dress in cultural clothing and do a traditional dance from their country. The Residents love it.
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Cynthia
Activities Assistant
Activities Assistant
The Price is Right: Toys of the Decades
Can anyone explain how I can "PLAY" this activity on our TV? Seeing it on screen is so much better than printing 20 copies! Thank You from a Technically challenged activities assistant!
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Michelle
Recreation Officer
Recreation Officer
Hello and greetings from Australia.
I am a Recreational Officer in a medical rehab environment, that encompasses ages 16-65.
Due to safety concerns (violence with balls and cues), our pool table is be...
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Ella
Activity Support Worker
Activity Support Worker
Famous Artwork Matching Quiz
Are there any pictures of the art work to go along with this?
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Lisa
Life Enrichment Director
Life Enrichment Director
Portable Activity Ideas to Reach Every Resident, Everyday
Every so often I have an EMERGENCY DONUT CART for staff and residents - I decorate the cart and have different donuts for everyone to choose from - and a drink.
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Vivien
Head of Recreation and Well-Being
Head of Recreation and Well-Being
Enhancing the Senior Living Experience with Pets
In our 13 care homes, It is difficult in some areas to find pet therapy or animal therapy. Would you have any contacts in the medway area? that would be a great add on.
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Lyndsey
Activity Director
Activity Director
Hi everyone!!
HELP!
Over the past 6-8 months we have really has a rise in a younger population (50-60) most with a short term rehab stay planned but they really don't want to come out for activities...
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Dina
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Classical Art Bookmarks
Made these and they are fabulous, I used animal Calendar and clients loved them.
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Gael
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Recycled Roll Bunny Treat Holders
A fun project, however it is preferrable to use cut down kitchen paper roll holders. Toilet rolls could pose an infection control risk.
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Brooke
Enriched Life Director
Enriched Life Director
Place the Face - This or That Visual Quiz
I love this! Please make more!
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1 year ago
Colombia Landmark Posters
Good afternoon there are no photos attached to Columbia landmarks. Thank you
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Desre
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
Hi, is there a fact file for armchair travel to Bhutan, or how do i create a fact file to look the same as the other armchair travel documents found on Golden carers? This site is just amazing and i k...
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Diane Mccuish
Recreation Team Leader
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Thank you so much for all the wonderful ideas on Golden Carers. They are so helpful and inspiring, and they bring our residents so much fun along with a real sense of achievement once completed. Thank you all.
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