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Tammy
Activity Director
Activity Director
How to Make Homeless Mats from Grocery Bags
We have been doing this project ever sense COVID hit. THis has actually given my residents a sense of purpose. We donate them to a Ministry call Meet ME at the Bridge fro the homeless. Now my resident...
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Marilyn
Activity Director
Activity Director
Gratitude Jar Poster
Hey, I'm New I just join I need some ideas for October 2020
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Dixie
CNA/Activities
CNA/Activities
Mealtime Placemats
I love the idea, however, could this potentially be a HIPA violation? I realize that they could only be out at meal times but sometimes the residents sit with other residents. Just wondering...
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5 years ago
Singalong - Two Little Girls in Blue
Another lovey singalong Gwyneth, thank you for sharing these!
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5 years ago
Folk Songs Guessing Game and Singalong
Wow this is awesome Lavonna, thank you for sharing!
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5 years ago
Cars Quiz, Trivia and Word Search
Thank you so much for your feedback everyone, this is so much appreciated!
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Rachel
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
Cars Quiz, Trivia and Word Search
Your site is amazing. I love it. It helps so much.
Thankyou x
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Singalong - Two Little Girls in Blue
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Two little girls in blue (Billy Kirwan on accordion u tube)
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JR
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Armchair Travel to Italy
Thanks for this idea. Our residents enjoyed their virtual travel. I want to share some of their photos too.
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7o
Ik7o
Ik7o
Free Activity Calendar for Seniors
Is there a way I can print a or mail me a bg calendar? We usually put a big calendar in the wall for residents and family members to see.
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Elizabeth
Wellbeing Coordinator
Wellbeing Coordinator
Short Story Jokes #9
Thank You my residents love the funny short stories.
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Cryptic Alphabet Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: The answer to each of the following questions is given by a single letter of the alphabet.
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
3-Minute Seated Exercise
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: 3 minute exercise for feet (ankles) and hands (wrists, palms to the front)
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LaVonna
Memory Care Activity Director
Memory Care Activity Director
Folk Songs Guessing Game and Singalong
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Folk Song Sing-a-long guess the tune game
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Pauline
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Hello, hope everybody is well :) I have just joined Golden Carers and am very impressed with what I've seen so far. Can you tell me if the month's activities update regularly? How are you all finding...
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Evangeline
Registered Manager
Registered Manager
Songs for Seniors Quiz
How amazing is this :)
Thank you so much for this , it is absolutely brilliant!
Golden Carers is definitely 'THE BEST' site to go to for ideas for our loved ones and our residents.
During these un...
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Adele
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
Hi not sure if this is allowed but Im wondering if anyone has done this course -Activities Training Assessment Certificate. Im struggling with the last unit, not done any training since I left school...
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Lorina
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Create your own Word Search!
These are so great! It means we can adapt them to the relevant local themes down here in New Zealand. Well done! Lorina (Diversional therapist)
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Brandi
Director Of Life Enrichment
Director Of Life Enrichment
'Bored Board' Brain Training for Seniors
This is a wonderful idea! Thank you!
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Linda
Care Aide
Care Aide
Matinee at the Opera
I borrowed DVD of La Boheme through our local library and I have a copy of the Magic Flute which I had ordered through Amazon years ago.
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Mimi
Health Care Aide
Health Care Aide
Free Activity Calendar for Seniors
Hello,
Just wondering why I can't see the completed calendar of activities when saving it? I get only the template and none of the activities I've put in! Please advise.
Thank you,
Mimi
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Lorraine
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hawaiian Luau Party
This sounds like fun and achievable.
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Angela
Lifestyle Service Coordinator
Lifestyle Service Coordinator
The Price is Right - Australian Version
I have just put together "THE PRICE IS RIGHT" Australian version, we are doing this activity this afternoon, I'm so excited to see how it goes.
Thank you for all your great ideas, where would we b...
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Jannet
Recreation
Recreation
Ever since I found this website ,I can't stop looking for what's coming next. Thanks to everyone for sharing your activity ideas.
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Jannet
Recreation
Recreation
I made up a picture board in our activity room of residents. The board has a poster heading "Now and "Then". I asked family to bring photos of their loved ones when they were younger and with the ap...
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Elizabeth
Manager Of Recreation And Volunteers
Manager Of Recreation And Volunteers
Artist Impressions - Claude Monet - Lillies
I enjoy your website,thank you so much.
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Laurie
Manager
Manager
Name That Show Visual Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Name That Show
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Ann
Lifestyle & Well-being Assistant
Lifestyle & Well-being Assistant
Cricket Wordsearch x 3
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Wordsearch
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melissa
Director Of Recreation
Director Of Recreation
Kokedamas
Hi there Everyone:
I want to share activity photos with you when we made the Kokedamas. It was a successful activity this month and the residents named theirs as they know that talking to plants m...
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Lyn
Activity Worker
Activity Worker
17 Snippets of Spanish Trivia
Thankyou for this wonderful resource on Spain
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Anagram Quiz #6
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Rearrange letters to make another word
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Helen
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
British Trees Wordsearch
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: British Trees Wordsearch
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Pot Luck Quiz 15
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: FUN "TIME" QUIZ
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Tracey
Activities Director
Activities Director
Short Story Jokes #9
Thank you so much ! We will sure be laughing with my Residents
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Sarah
Engagement Worker
Engagement Worker
Hi can anyone please send me some newsletter templates that you have already filled out with puzzles and games and news etc?
Thanks
Sarah
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Tmhw
Lifestyle Co-ordinator
Lifestyle Co-ordinator
Christmas Celebrations
As Christmas Is Vastly Approaching and I Fear This Will Be a Christmas of "Lockdown" In Care Homes, Which Means No Visitors, Entertainers, Parties etc. I Need Ideas To Make...
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Short Story Jokes #10
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: A few jokes
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