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Ida
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi everyone, has anyone ever had a 12 days of Diversional therapy song before. By this I mean change the 12 days pf Christmas song to incorporate what they do in DT work? I am curious? I would love...
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Ashlee
Lead Wellbeing & Lifestyle Coordinator
Lead Wellbeing & Lifestyle Coordinator
Armchair Travel to Italy
here is our Italy inspired January
https://www.goldencarers.com/uploads/20161612-jan.pdf
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Linda
Healthy Aging Coordinator
Healthy Aging Coordinator
Hi All, where is a good resource to find free speakers to present Life enrichment topics to the Silver Sneakers group at a YMCA?
ANY suggestions would be so much appreciated!
Thank you!
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Michael
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
Elvis Presley Song Quiz
sooooo happy and thankful I have this medium as saves so much time and energy collecting info and collating it , thank you everyone for all your ideas it covers sooo much
Cathy xx
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Gillian
Volunteer
Volunteer
Guess the Celebrity
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Guess the celebrity
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Cress Heads
Thank you Sue and Rachel great ideas worth trying
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Sue
Nurse
Nurse
Cress Heads
Cant wait to try this with our residents. We recently had a go at growing avocado stones that I had seen on Gardening Australia, and much to our residents joy we had success with six out of ten of the...
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Janet
Coordinator, Adult Day Center
Coordinator, Adult Day Center
Orchid Varieties Word Search
Thank you so very much for your new improved word search puzzles. They are easy to read and now I see you have an easy and hard version. Perfection!!
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Nucharee
Home Care Worker
Home Care Worker
Can u give me I dea for how to make care plan outing or activity complex needs
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Jennifer
Life Enrichment Director
Life Enrichment Director
Good evening,
I need some advice on bingo. Lately, it’s gotten very competitive. A near fight broke out between an AL resident and MC resident. He accused the other of cheating, I don’t have proof,...
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Who Am I? December Birthdays
This activity is good for reminiscing and for mental stimulation
Glad you like it
Thanks for sharing
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Joy
Tenant Service Coordinator
Tenant Service Coordinator
Who Am I? December Birthdays
The Who Am I birthdays are a hit with my groups. They love guessing who the persons are and the information provided on them.
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Tawny
Recreation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
Armchair Travel to Italy
Love this... We have been doing similar armchair travels for the past couple of years. Traveled the world in a year...then Destination travel this past year (did local or United States). Provide sens...
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Julianne
diversional therapist
diversional therapist
Name That Scent
I have done this many times & it’s really amazing when they smell something it brings back lots of memories. It’s a great activity, you could try and peel peas& corn very safe. Good therapy session as...
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Julianne
diversional therapist
diversional therapist
Songs for Seniors Quiz
I’m so pleased so many other people are getting enjoyment from the song list. I have been a member of golden carers for many years & than I stoped for a while. Than I have a new position & I had no he...
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Julianne
diversional therapist
diversional therapist
Songs for Seniors Quiz
Yes thanks heaps, these song list certainly take a long time to put together. Could you send me some names of good words&lyrics songs cds. As residents always fine music very simulating, they have bea...
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Spot the Differences - Surgeon
Glad these were a great addition to your activity program
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Haley
Recreation Therapist And Writer
Recreation Therapist And Writer
8 Interventions for Culturally Diverse Seniors
Haley has submitted a new article: 8 Interventions For Culturally Diverse Seniors
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Sarah
Social Worker
Social Worker
Spot the Differences - Surgeon
I have used several of these for my residents! It is a relaxing activity that even those with dementia can enjoy. THANK YOU!
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Julie
Lifestyle Officer
Lifestyle Officer
Baby Boomers Song Quiz 2
Oh thanks for this. Some of our younger clients will love this! And our clients are getting younger so we need a lot more activities to suite them too. Thanks again
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Julie
Lifestyle Officer
Lifestyle Officer
Left & Right Game - Christmas
Have tried this game with our residents. Was hilarious. We need more stories. Not very successful in a large group though as some people miss out a turn so tried it with two balls. What chaos! Such fu...
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6 years ago
20 Activities for the Visually Impaired
Thank you all for the responses. I have a very dear neighbor that is losing her vision and I was trying to help her find activities for her to do. She has always been very social and outgoing lady. I’...
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Suzanne
Recreational Assistant
Recreational Assistant
4 Amusing Senior Stories
We love the jokes and funny stories! I just wish there were more. :)
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Diane
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
Armchair Travel to Italy
I have been thinking about starting arm chair travel sessions but didn't know where to start! I have a big set of travel DVD's to use, and now I have lots of ideas on things to do along with the DVD'...
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Sue
Aged Care
Aged Care
Armchair Travel to Italy
Love this new concept
Each month we have a meal - "Foods from other Countries" - introducing new flavours, new foods, different ways of cooking etc, so now I can extend this and incorporate more inf...
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Kaye
Activities Assistant
Activities Assistant
How to Improve the Dining Experience for Seniors
Hi Deb,
I like what you are offering with your Lunch Club.
I noted that you use 'bibs'. I wonder if you would consider calling them 'clothes protectors'? This is more adult and is also truthfu...
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Sue
Activities Organiser
Activities Organiser
Chocolate Theme Day & Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Chocolate themed afternoon
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Tania
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Hello,
I am an OTA and have a resident who has had a stroke. Due to this she can not use her right arm or leg, and has aphasia. She also has severe macular degeneration. I am looking for tips and s...
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Lisa
Recreation/Activation
Recreation/Activation
Create your own Word Search!
Perfect timing as usual. Exactly what I needed today
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Margaret
Retired Teacher
Retired Teacher
Christmas Rephrase It
Thank you Kayleigh! The residents at my mom's assisted living place will love this! Their sense of humor is still amazing!
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Kimberly
Director Of Activities
Director Of Activities
Hi,
I'm an activities director at a long term care facility. I'm looking for suggestions on how to do an angel tree for the residents here, for Christmas. Has anyone ever done one? If so whats the...
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Evangeline
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Armchair Travel to Italy
I love how comprehensive this is! Everything you need to carry out the event!
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6 years ago
How to make Twiddle Muffs for People Living with Dementia
I've just started knitting the twiddle muffs find it so rewarding donating them and knowing it's helping and being appreciated. I also knit hats for our local baby unit, I do prem hats and comfort squ...
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Dreidel Game
This dreidel game is the specially good for those with physical and mental disabilities
https://www.goldencarers.com/adapted-dreidel-game/5312/
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Dreidel Game
I am glad this website is so useful to you I agree that it Is a blessing
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Mercedes
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Dreidel Game
Golden Carers is a huge blessing to me. I am able to finish my calendar in a fraction of the time. This frees me up to concentrate on other projects I have to work on for the month. I love the variety...
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Karen
Co-Ordinator - Semi Retired
Co-Ordinator - Semi Retired
Create Your Own Quiz!
Thank you what a great idea
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Jane
Activities Co-Ordinator
Activities Co-Ordinator
Looking for information from UK Activities Coordinators on how they chart their One to Ones that have met with CCQ and CCG inspectors requirements, any help would be very much appreciated.
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6 years ago
Reminiscing: How to Create a Memory Board
At our Day Center for seniors we decided one year to give them each an individual memory frame. We asked them questions about their past, their pastimes, their favorite things , then we asked them to...
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6 years ago
I work in a Day Center and recently started using some of the ideas in your site. We are a very creative bunch so a lot of the suggestions we had tried before however, it is always nice to see a twis...
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Suzanne
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Noodle Soccer
Hi. I love this idea.
I was wondering if anyone has some ideas:
when running a group activity, eg a quiz, how to include involve people who have cognitive abilities, and people with d...
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Sonia
Recreation Officer
Recreation Officer
Colouring-in for December
Please provide a variety of pictures for Christmas coloring. Thanks
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Corn Husking Relay
Hi Cindy, I am sorry it didn't go as planned; it happens sometimes. Luckily, corn is not harmful. Next time give the resident a cob to eat before the game; it may work. On the positive side, you cou...
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Tara
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Rebus Puzzles #1
This was a fantastic activity. Our Residents had a great time. Took a little to warm up but once they understood how it worked it was amazing. Thankyou. Kylie
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
8 Tips for Successful One-on-One Visits
Here is an article that can help you
https://www.goldencarers.com/12-tips-for-writing-progress-notes/5442/
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
15 Activities for Late-Stage Alzheimer's Disease
Here are some lists
https://www.goldencarers.com/two-minutes-activities-for-dementia-care/4889/
https://www.goldencarers.com/25-comfort-activities-for-dementia-care/3257/
https://www.goldencarers...
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Haley
Recreation Therapist And Writer
Recreation Therapist And Writer
How to Improve the Dining Experience for Seniors
I love this, Debs - thank you for advocating for your residents and creating a better experience for them!
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Michele
Activities
Activities
8 Tips for Successful One-on-One Visits
Can someone please give me an example of a one to one note. I am new to this in Illinois and preparing for state and I am not sure if they are being documented correctly. Thank u
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