Members Forum
Ask questions, share ideas and support one another.
Alison
Activitycoordinator
Activitycoordinator
The Laughing Policeman Sing-Along
This is so true, thank you for sharing, we all need more laughter.
Answer
6 years ago
Summertime Bingo
Another beautiful bingo game Sara! Love the calling card wheel addition too, how cool is that! Thanks for sharing x
Answer
6 years ago
Isolation Scavenger Hunt
Love this game and the residents have fun interacting with the staff
Answer
Sara
Lifestyle Enrichment Coordinator
Lifestyle Enrichment Coordinator
Summertime Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Summertime Bingo
Answer
Darla
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Recreation and Rehab Manager
The Power of an Apology
Excellent. Very good for reflecting with colleagues.
Agree with Robert, can also be connected with faith and forgiveness.
Answer
Khalid
Lifestyle Co-ordinator
Lifestyle Co-ordinator
You have been such a valuable asset to my work. I love this site and I use it a lot. love Golden Carers.
2
Replies
Eileen
Activity
Activity
Redefining Roles: 10 Principles of Person-Centered Care
Thank you so much for the above information. It is very helpful. Thank you
Answer
Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
General Knowledge Slideshow Quiz
I agree Tammy this site is a great resource
Answer
Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
The Power of an Apology
Hi Robert and Katie
I like this article as well
Your thoughts are much appreciated and I’m sure will be helpful to many
Answer
Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
I have lost my underwear Sing-Along
Thanks Talita, I have been volunteering for so long, I just love having fun with our clients, they love it, I love it, everyone loves it, it makes a great day out for everyone.
Answer
Fran
Activities Assistant
Activities Assistant
Sip and Paint
Sometimes the carbon paper smears all over in my opinion. Another way, less expensive but a little bit more time consuming -not much if the drawing is simple, is to shade the back of the drawing, line...
Answer
Shanti
Housewife
Housewife
Hi, my name is Shanti. I’m from Indonesia. I am very keen on doing some community service for the senior citizens in my city. As we all are aware of the current pandemic situation , the rules of our c...
1
Reply
Robert
Nurse
Nurse
The Power of an Apology
I like this post. This can certainly be connected to faith and forgiveness as well. Helping facilitate internal rest/peace is one of the biggest gifts we can give out residents. -Katie-
Answer
Tammy
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Life Enrichment Coordinator
General Knowledge Slideshow Quiz
A big thank you for everyone who post and share activity ideas on this site! It helps make my job a lot easier and more creative in what activities I offer to my residents. I love this site and it's...
Answer
Kerry
Activity Assistant Aged Care
Activity Assistant Aged Care
What does it mean to you?
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Word Meaning
Answer
6 years ago
I have lost my underwear Sing-Along
I think your singalongs must be a lot of fun Gwyneth!
Answer
6 years ago
The Laughing Policeman Sing-Along
Oh my goodness, I laughed so much! Thank you for sharing this with us Gwyneth - what a fun activity!
Answer
6 years ago
Conquest of Everest Reminiscing
Hi Michael, thank you so much for sharing this comprehensive activity! We have added it to the May calendar. Thanks again!
Answer
Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Short Story Jokes #8
Hi Deborah
I am glad you love your job because I am sure you are good at it
Clients and residents can always tell the staff who are enthusiastic and enjoy what they do
Keep up the good work
Feel...
Answer
Hazel
Enrolled Nurse
Enrolled Nurse
17 Easy Arts and Craft Kits
I have started using these ideas at work and the residents love them,,, they keep my busy printing and finding new things for them to do .. such a great idea and well worth joining.. thank you so much...
Answer
Jean
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
I started a new multi sensory reminiscence activity called 'Memory Club'. It is a group activity where we talk about a particular topic, I show them pictures, or related items. We listen to related so...
6
Replies
6 years ago
15 Uplifting Activities for People with Limited Mobility
I bought a go fish game from Hobby Lobby. It has 2 fishing poles and fish with magnets. It helps with her coordination.
Answer
Deborah
Recreational Aid
Recreational Aid
Short Story Jokes #8
I like what you offer. It gives me great pleasure in having different stuff to read and do with the seniors. I enjoy my job!
Answer
Gregory
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Movie Titles with Colours in Them
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Movie Titles with Colours in Them.
Answer
Suzanne
Head Of Wellbeing
Head Of Wellbeing
Hi all,
I just thought I'd share my ideas for celebrating Indian inderpendance day in our home. We are very fortunate that we have a large number of staff from India here. I asked some of the carers...
3
Replies
Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Welsh Quiz and Sing-a-long
I was pleasantly surprised to see a bit of Welsh, being Welsh myself, from the Valleys, and now living in Australia I joined Golden Carers and find it a wonderful website.
Although in Australia...
Answer
Christopher
Care Home Volunteer
Care Home Volunteer
Hi everyone. I want to do some 1:1 activity with a blind resident. They are very intelligent and not affected with dementia. The person has had a number of strokes, however, so there is some memory im...
6
Replies
Camelia
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Beach Reminiscing
Hi everyone! In July or August we plan our 'Beach week', with different activities, daily. We start with postcards' day to offer everyone the possibility to write cards to friends and families. I cr...
Answer
Pam
Activity Director
Activity Director
Brain Games for Senior Care: What is Neurobics?
I like this about Neurobics. Thank You.
Answer
Pam
Activity Director
Activity Director
What is everyone doing for the 4th of July. We are planning the annual cook out on the 4th for residents, we will have lemonaide and Watermellon on the 3rd. I would like different ideas, something d...
9
Replies
Director
Director of Elements
Director of Elements
USA Quiz
Can you fix this quiz so all of the answers are on page two, please?
Answer
Abbey
Recreational Activities Officers
Recreational Activities Officers
DIY Noughts and Crosses
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Noughts & Crosses
Answer
Danielle
Therapeutic Activities Director
Therapeutic Activities Director
10 Ways to Embrace Cultural Diversity in Your Workplace
As a nursing home outside of Boston, Massachusetts, we have a VERY diverse population of staff from all over the world, especially Africa, Central America, and South America. Every year on Nursing Hom...
Answer
Belinda
Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator
Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator
Is anyone in Australia still doing AFL footy tipping? If so how are you going about it?
2
Replies
Shannon
Activity Director
Activity Director
I cannot believe it has been a full year since I started using Golden Carers. I remember going back and forth mentally if I wanted to try something new or keep on paying for an older resource that we...
2
Replies
Shantel
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
Brain Games for Senior Care: What is Neurobics?
So many great "out of the ordinary" ideas here! I think my group will love some of these.
Answer
Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Christmas Pantomime: Snow White & the 3 and a half Dwarfs!
Hi Gina
Hoping you can help Kara out
Hi Kara
I think this link will help you also
https://www.goldencarers.com/christmas-songs---sing-the-next-line-quiz/5692/
Answer
6 years ago
Songs for Seniors Quiz
Just spent an hour with my 92 year old dad singing these songs. Thank you .
Answer
Corlia
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
General Knowledge Slideshow Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: General Knowledge slideshow quiz
Answer
Susan
Welfare Officer/Activity Coordinator
Welfare Officer/Activity Coordinator
Hi
I may be looking in the wrong place, but I can't see any picture's or poster/cards for the Queens Birthday??
1
Reply
Sandie
Home Health Care
Home Health Care
Tissue Paper Stained Glass Windows
Thank you for the clarification. I wasn't sure what it was. I appreciate it !
Answer
Kathleen
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
Good evening everyone. I am relatively new to this group plus my new role in aged care. I have already taken so many ideas from all of you, just wondering if there are any new ideas for group exercis...
3
Replies
Aleena
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
100 Movie Recommendations for Seniors
Hi,
Frustratingly, we can't get any of these on Netflix where we are ( Levin, New Zealand) - not a single one!
I've contacted Netflix, apparently it's just the way it is.
Answer
6 years ago
AFL Tipping 2026
AFL fixtures have been updated due to Covid-19. We will keep updating as new rounds are announced.
Answer
REBECCA
Activity Director
Activity Director
Hi everyone I'm looking for a good progress note that seems to work for a time like this with all the covid 19 any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
1
Reply
Marie
activity director
activity director
Create your own Word Search!
Love this !!! Ive made a bunch..its nice to personalize them . I made a 'welcome' one for new admits
Answer
6701 to 6750 results of 15344
20+ FREE Activities
Enjoy meaningful activity ideas that you can use with your clients straight away.
Free ActivitiesBecome a Member!
A 12 month membership with unlimited access is just $74.95 USD! It's quick and easy to sign up.
Lizzie Archer
Activities Coordinator
“
Hello, I’ve just renewed my membership after spending a year with Golden Carers. I’ve used your newsletter templates, quizzes, word games, “This Day in History,” painting pages, seasonal topics, and so much more. Keep up the good work in helping us provide meaningful care for the precious residents we are privileged to look after. ✨️
“