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Emma
Engagement Leader
Engagement Leader
A Poem for Nurses
A lovely poem Kerry. Thank you for sharing x
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7 years ago
Two-Minute Activities for Dementia Care
Hello ,im new to this but ive got 2 week trial at my work ,so far ive made playdo with residents and this week im going to try finger painting im trying to work on hands. Im normally a carer but im e...
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7 years ago
Old Wives Tales #1 - True or False?
I work in a nursing home and the residents love to take part in a quiz, it's very rewarding to see them taking part and having some fun.
Regards
Mandy
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Sherry
Activity Director
Activity Director
Greetings from Laguna Woods, California,
I am using the white board now, with great success. I print a long word, at the top and my residents continue to make other words, from the letters in the...
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Owen
Retired
Retired
Guess the Word Whiteboard Game
Well done Jenny, it is very important to get residents talking, even if it is by themselves or in teams. We find it is hard to get a word out of some of the residents because they are shy, don't want...
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Samantha
Recreationist
Recreationist
Is there program activities for residents that likes to fix things?
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7 years ago
Balloon Games
I do a balloon toss game with my residents. I cut pool noodles in half and them whack the balloon. They love it and get so much exercise out of it:)
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Jenny
Volunteer
Volunteer
Guess the Word Whiteboard Game
This is very similar to hangman. I generally ask each member of the group to write down 1 word, more than 5 letters if possible, and relating to a particular topic, such as Autumn, Spring, beach for...
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Rebecca
Activity Director
Activity Director
Colour by Dice Game
Hello, I was wondering where you get your templates for this Colour by Dice Game. I downloaded the 2 that were with it.
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Athenree
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Has anybody got any ideas on what to do with an under 65 age group? We have 4 males under 65 with a range of different interests but need to develop a group weekly programme for them. I’ve tried googl...
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Lisa
Activities for Seniors
Activities for Seniors
Solve the Riddles #2
ONCE AGAIN, THANK YOU!! YOU'RE THE BEST
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Debbie
Activity Director
Activity Director
Pie Taquitos
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Pie Taquitos
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Jodie
Residential Care
Residential Care
I was wondering if anyone has a list of things we call different names eg joggers/sneakers or water fountain/bubbler. I would love to get a large list for an activity and can't seem to find one. Thank...
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Adnan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Movie Star Bingo
A couple of Biographies are Missing!!! Activity Professionals Rock!!!!!!!!
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Carole
Chairperson
Chairperson
21 Questions - Famous People
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: 21 Questions - Famous People
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Marta
Home Manager
Home Manager
Hi. has anyone got a template for quizzes or word games? I would like to create some quizzes for my residents, which am I happy to share on GC?
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TINA
Memory Care Activities
Memory Care Activities
Group Art Project: Sunflower Collage
Loved the outcome of this project. I have residents at varying stages so it worked well do have a few color the leaves one color with markers, while the others beautifully colored their own flowers....
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Antoinette
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Implicit and Explicit Bias in Senior Care
Well written, concise and a great reminder to all, thanks Molly :) xx
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David
Activity Cordinator
Activity Cordinator
Homemade Sugar Scrub
Tried this with my clients and can say they all enjoyed it! Super easy setup and inexpensive on the supply list. Will try this again in the future
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Linda
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Find the Hidden Objects - Paris
We have been in lock down and these activities have been a wonderful distraction for our residents
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Carole
Chairperson
Chairperson
Guess the Catchphrase
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Guess the Catchphrase!
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7 years ago
Easter Wreaths
Lori -- if you want to color eggs with Dementia residents, try colored plastic eggs and let them put spring themed stickers on the eggs. When they are done, you can fill them with a little treat. You...
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Debbie
Activity Director
Activity Director
Play Dough Crafts
How much dough does it make ! Enough for 3 or 4 people or is this recipe just for person?
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Pam
Carer
Carer
Hi
I’m looking for ideas of things to do with my husband at home. He is middle stage Alzheimer’s. He never really has been interested in cards or board games so I’m not surprised that he’s not intere...
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Talor
Nursing Home
Nursing Home
Turntable Record Playing
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Turntable 'Record' Playing
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SAMMIE
Pca
Pca
How to write Progress Notes
have you a template of progress notes I have just started Lifestyle and Leisure course - need to do an example of progress notes, referral reports?
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PCC
Team Leader
Team Leader
Homemade Sugar Scrub
have made with this with a couple of groups, can also use salt as an abrasive cleanser after gardening, both ways are really good.
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claudia
RAO
RAO
Two of a kind massage
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Two of a kind massage
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Owen
Retired
Retired
Left-Handers Game
Yes, I agree that it is good for our brains as well. Many would achieve improvement in their memory by taking notice of this remark too.
Get to be a "leftie".
Owen,
Life Member Scouts New Zealand...
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Mary
Activities Director
Activities Director
This Day in History for Seniors: May
How do I get on this day in history for April?
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Catalina M
Activity Director
Activity Director
Vocabulary Synonyms Quiz #2
Thank you so much. You are so amazing. I'm glad I found you!
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Sally
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Creative Easter Mini Wreaths
So beautiful and simple, I'm going to use this craft for ANZAC day activity too!
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7 years ago
Left-Handers Game
Yes this is a good reminder thanks Owen. It is really good for our brains too!
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Sharon
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
I would greatly appreciate some feedback on how to do activities with residents of different levels of abilities.
Some are able to communicate and others not much at all. Bingo, Ring Toss and Ball...
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Lisa
Activities for Seniors
Activities for Seniors
Vocabulary Synonyms Quiz #2
THANK YOU! GC IS THE BEST WEBSITE IN THE UNIVERSE!
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Lisa
Activities for Seniors
Activities for Seniors
Vocabulary Synonyms Quiz #2
Golden Carers is absolutely AMAZING! I just requested this and the next day it's on the website. I appreciate you very much. You;re simply the best and top notch!
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Bryony
Services Manager
Services Manager
Colour by Dice Game
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Colour by Dice Game
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Lisa
Activities for Seniors
Activities for Seniors
Vocabulary Synonyms Quiz
i thought this was called "Same as Words".
Is there anyway you can more of these - Vocabulary synonym words
THANK YOU!
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simonne
Support worker
Support worker
15 Ways to Practise Self Care and Avoid Burnout
Only on day 4 and already feel stressed.
Not enough staff, only me to manage 5 areas (2 are memory care).
I am only in training but my head feels frazzled already!
Nightmare!
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simonne
Support worker
Support worker
LIFESTYLE=STRESS!!!
Questions:
Lifestyle officer leaving next week, I must run memory care and regular age care floors
How is this possible?
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Jerald
Lifestyle Manager
Lifestyle Manager
Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone used Seated exercise/Yoga/Tai Chi videos on Youtube and if so could you share any that have worked well?
Thanks!
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Michael
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
It is a great resource with fantastic ideas to try out and to share. The time it saves with all research for ideas is invaluable, I highly recommend being a member and register, its also a platform to...
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Marjorie
Activities Assistant
Activities Assistant
Movie Star Bingo
this is a lot of fun! My dementia residents loved reminiscing about the ones they remembered.
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Lisa
Activities for Seniors
Activities for Seniors
Rhyming Riddles #13
THANK YOU! The Rhyming Riddles are SO GREAT!
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Faith
Diversional Therapist / Lifestyle Assistant
Diversional Therapist / Lifestyle Assistant
Family Feud Game
https://hobbylark.com/party-games/list-of-family-feud-questions
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RACHAEL
Enliven Host
Enliven Host
15 Sensory Activities for Late Stage Alzheimer's
Well done to all you people out there looking after these people. Amazing sharing your ideas and what works for you and your clients. Keep up the fabulous work, and thank you all for sharing.
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