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Gillian
House Wife
House Wife
4 Amusing Senior Stories
I love this site. The activities are amazing, and such a blessing to our group members. Thank you so much.
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7 years ago
Are there any activities that you recommend blind people to participate in because I am one of those people that is blind
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Tina
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
Any one have any ideas to mark VE Day appropriately?
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Kerry
Recreational Coordinater
Recreational Coordinater
True or False Quiz #4
True & False Quiz is such a great idea
I have actually modified it l little & made "lamented cards" each residents has with "True" or "False" to display when question is asked & I take score of eac...
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Lisa
Activities for Seniors
Activities for Seniors
Math Quiz #2
I realize you all work very hard to keep the activities coming. Is there any way you can do another math quiz? My people love them.
I appreciate anything and everything yo come up with.
THANK...
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Lisa
Activities for Seniors
Activities for Seniors
Mind-Bending Maths Riddles
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!
PLEASE SEND ANOTHER IF YOU HAVE TIME
THANK YOU!!!!!
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Gina
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
I have had a lot of compliments from different clients on the activity sheets I share with them. I am new to this website but so excited.. Thanks! you're making my job so much fun!!
gina
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Cindy
Activities Director
Activities Director
How are others planning National Skilled Nursing week? What activities?
This is also the week we thank our employees for their work, what ideals can you give me? Thank you
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Angie
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Can I ask what you are all doing for dementia week
20 - 26 May 2019 ?
Im stuck for ideas
Many thanks
Angie
UK
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Carol
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
ANZAC Day Picture Bingo
These were such awesome activities, my residents really enjoyed these, followed by Two Up Dice Game, then finished off with the anzac day song quiz. The afternoon was a complete success with these 3...
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Sara
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi, I am a Diversional Therapist in Australia who plays the guitar and sings! Does anyone have some good songbooks with lyrics and chords they can point me at?
I'm looking for:
Australian Folk
Brit...
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Liz
Activities Cordinator
Activities Cordinator
Famous Faces Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Famous Faces Quiz
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David
Activity Cordinator
Activity Cordinator
Two of a kind massage
I do this all the time with my clients they enjoy it every time!
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Loretta
Director of Activities
Director of Activities
I would like to hear everyone's ideas and thoughts in planning "Person Centered" activities and doing less actual groups.
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Loretta
Director of Activities
Director of Activities
Hi,
I was wondering what everyone is doing for National Nursing Home Week?
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Salena
Development Worker
Development Worker
3 Ways to Practise Mindfulness with the Elderly
Mindful body scan and seated meditation are a great activity. Something I will be doing with my clients for sure
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Salena
Development Worker
Development Worker
Gratitude Journaling for Seniors
I'm liking this a lot. I think I may do it with weekly social group, thank you for the idea
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Vicky
Care Choices Advisor
Care Choices Advisor
How do I find my saved activity ideas please.
kind regards,
Vicky
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Tricia
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant
3 Ways to Practise Mindfulness with the Elderly
I am a deep believer in the power of deep breathing practices, having been thoroughly trained in this and in Kundalini Yoga. Most people 'shallow' breathe when stressed or when inactive. Oxygen is...
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Owen
Retired
Retired
Vocabulary Synonyms Quiz #3
This quiz had me thinking really hard as I am not ashamed to admit I do turn to the thesaurus at times. Often the right word did not come to mind during my writing the books on the 100 year history of...
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Nisha
Occupational Therapist Technical Instructor
Occupational Therapist Technical Instructor
Hi I am activity co ordinator I have a gentleman who has alzheimer's he has very little communication skills left and tends to pace up and down the ward area. He has a very short attention span to a...
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Vikki
manager
manager
ANZAC Day Service
Thank you Solange for your information, we also recognise Anzac Day usually the day before as I don't work public holidays, one little personal touch we do is to recognise residents or their family me...
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7 years ago
What Am I Quiz #3
Ahh Lisa you are too kind. This fabulous activity was submitted by Bev. It's wonderful when people share their favorite activities!
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Ariane
Recreation Officer
Recreation Officer
Multicultural Food Day
Hi everyone I am very grateful with Goldencarers website with wonderful variety ideas creative Activity fo Seniors
Happy Easter to everyone
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Lisa
Activities for Seniors
Activities for Seniors
Vocabulary Synonyms Quiz #3
Fabulous, just fabulous. THANK YOU!
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Lisa
Activities for Seniors
Activities for Seniors
What Am I Quiz #3
As far as I'm concerned, Golden Carers should be nominated for the BEST WEBSITE IN THE WORLD!
Thank you!
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Robin
Activity Director
Activity Director
Turtles Word Search
Why are their no solution pages to the word searches?
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Robin
Activity Director
Activity Director
For anyone who uses Golden Carers Toolkit......Is there a way to customize the Monthly Calendars more? I am trying to change the Text that is in the "May 2019" box. Also is there a way to enter text b...
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Mary
Residence Manager
Residence Manager
Hello all,
Im fairly new to this page but boy is it great! We try to put on some entertainment at least once a week for our residents. They love it and it lifts their spirits. Im wondering is there...
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Janet
Home Manager
Home Manager
Colour by Dice Game
We are having a party on Friday for Easter.
We will try this as group game Easter egg for prizes.
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Greg
Engagement Director - Arbor Terrace at Hamilton Mill
Engagement Director - Arbor Terrace at Hamilton Mill
5 Ways to Honor Residents by Validating Their Past
Here are some ways I honor my resident's life stories.
I do this by coordinating and doing reminiscing activities often - such as 'Memories & Mimosas', 'Housewives Tales or Truths', 'Let's Bake' (a...
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Olwyn
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Market Day
A Market in our residential unit once every few months sells cards, scarves, brooches, necklaces, wallets, personalized teddy bears, notepads (covered in a material), small potted plants, coloring boo...
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Russell
Lifestyle Officer
Lifestyle Officer
hello its world elder abuse awareness day in June, does anyone have any ideas to raise awareness or thoughts on possible activities that could be positive and shared with the residents. Our CEO has as...
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Dixie
Activity Director
Activity Director
DIY Race Horses
this is just what I was looking for to plan a Derby Party!
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Carolyn
Activity Co-ordinator
Activity Co-ordinator
Id welcome ideas for activities with clients who have late stage dementia and EMI residents.
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Jenny
Personal Carer
Personal Carer
Sensory Pouches for Dementia Care
Do you just put a little bit of gel in the sensory pooches ?
I do DT as well as a carer
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Clare
Retired
Retired
I want to do a reminiscence session on jobs, that group members did and about how jobs have changed The group is large and consists of carers and their relatives with Dementia and varied in understand...
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Regis Alawarra Lodge
Lifestyle Coordinator
Hello,
We are trying to change our prize awarding system. For years now we have used Kit-Kats as prizes for winners during our competitive games (like bingo, carpet bowls, quizzes, bucket game, etc,...
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Christine
Activities Co-ordinator
Activities Co-ordinator
Hi - I am wanting to create a "map of Life" for each of my residents which will be on a A4 piece of paper and have boxes in it to put family, jobs, hobbies, dislikes and likes etc . Does anyone have...
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Owen
Retired
Retired
5 Ways to Honor Residents by Validating Their Past
I could not agree more with the comments and suggestions. I found this in my case and I am now involved in many of the ideas to make me feel part of the residential gathering like saying grace before...
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7 years ago
Easter Bunny Baskets
Today is April 15th I received all your wonderful ideas for Easter for my seniors but it came Too Late. Love to have more time to plan get my resources together. Otherwise you are the best. I get so...
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Sharon
Activity
Activity
5 Ways to Honor Residents by Validating Their Past
Hello, I use Validation Techniques for Dementia care. Author/Founder Naomi Feil. Sharon Stojak USA
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Bev
Activity Co-ordinator
Activity Co-ordinator
What Am I Quiz #3
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: WHAT AM I
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Marie
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Silk-dyed Easter Eggs
Love looking and using all the ideas you have, and creating fun and stimulating activities for my clients thank you marie
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simonne
Support worker
Support worker
ANZAC Day Picture Bingo
How fab! thank you so much.. these picture bingos are excellent!
Other ideas for picture bingo
Animals
Birds
:-)
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We love your website! Everyday I find a new and exciting programs and projects to incorporate into the day. You have made my job alot easier and for that I appreciate you : )
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