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Gillian
House Wife
House Wife
Spring Crossword
I am so grateful for all the activities I have had access to from Golden Carers, I love them they are such a great resource to me. Thank you so much Golden Carers.
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melanie
Activity Director
Activity Director
Words in Words Group Game
I am an a activity director in the United States. In the state of Kansas. And I had a few residents come to this activity this morning and they made a total of 130 words from this word Pedestrian. The...
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Nancy
Diversional Therapists
Diversional Therapists
Tongue Twisters & Tricky Teasers
My residents love this tongue twisters a lot of fun
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
How to celebrate Harmony Day
Excellent idea Julie, with so much scope. You can later introduce some food of the countries represented or listen to their music. Thank you for sharing.
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Ray
Activities Director
Activities Director
I was so excited to see your new Dementia Bingo's! I work in dementia care and the three across and three down are perfect for my residents. I used your Valentine Dementia Bingo and am getting ready t...
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Janet
Coordinator, Adult Day Center
Coordinator, Adult Day Center
Movie Star Bingo
I made up a 'movie star bingo" for my day center - this one is so much better! Thanks Joanne!!
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Freya
Activities Therapist
Activities Therapist
Does anyone have any ideas on how to help a resident living in an LTC facility cope with the loss of a child. In all the years in the field, I've never had a resident lose a child before. Any suggesti...
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Leslie
Activities Assistant
Activities Assistant
The Magic of Being Silly
I also sing loud and proud during our sing along time (and am not that good !) but it always gets a chuckle from even the serious ones ! And will get other joining in !
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Jessie
Senior Ministry Director
Senior Ministry Director
How to Use Activity Surveys to Improve Resident Engagement & Program Planning
I would love a copy of the Activity Survey but need it in a PDF form. Is that possible?
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Pamela
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
The Magic of Being Silly
I had the clients at our Social Day Program make some medium sized pom poms with yarn of various colors and we have "snowball" fights randomly. I had a full set of 'snowballs' however, we lost a few...
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Julie
Leisure & Lifestyle
Leisure & Lifestyle
How to celebrate Harmony Day
Last year we asked all of our staff which country they had links to - it was amazing as we had staff not only Aussie, but English, Irish, Finnish, Scottish, India, Nepal, China, New Zealand, Pakistan,...
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Salena
Development Worker
Development Worker
The Magic of Being Silly
I definitely believe in laughter, as much for the clients as for the employees/volunteers. Like you say it is maintaining that balance of professionalism and having the chance to have a laugh and cre...
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Director
Director of Elements
Director of Elements
Movie Night: Revisiting Man's First Steps on the Moon
October Sky and Hidden Figures are also good for this theme.
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Sherry
Activity Director
Activity Director
Guess the Word Whiteboard Game
I use the white board and just make the black outline (in a square shape) of the number of letters, in the word. Give the residents a hint, with the first letter. It is easier than dealing with the...
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Joanne
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Song Lyrics from Around the World
Hi Jane I would love the Austrian song. Thanks
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Shirley
Activity Director
Activity Director
Story Book Reminiscing Activity
I am always pleased at the amount of research that you do. Thanks for the help. Hopefully I can find a story teller as well that would be nice
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Katja
Recreation Activiites Officer
Recreation Activiites Officer
Scarves on Handles - Exercise Activity
Do you have a photo of it or a small video?
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Val
Activity Aide
Activity Aide
Does anyone have ideas of what to do when your residents/participants only know one language, such as french, spanish, arabic? I am going to get some books at the library with both english and the fo...
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Christine
Support Worker
Support Worker
Oh Soldier Soldier Song Reenactment
Clare,thank you for posting.This was a great success at our Dementia day program and brought a lot of laughs from staff, volunteers and our members.
I'm now looking for other ideas, and was wondering...
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7 years ago
Guess the Word Whiteboard Game
This is a great activity Owen! Thanks for sharing.
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Haley
Recreation Therapist And Writer
Recreation Therapist And Writer
The Magic of Being Silly
Haley has submitted a new article: The Magic of Being Silly
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7 years ago
4-Leaf Clover Bunting
Thanks for this lovely activity Lynnette! The clover cut-out is now attached, sorry for overlooking this!
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Tania
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
This is such a great site. I've downloaded many activities and they are so different and provide us with such laughter and discussion.. It's good to know we can share ideas and what works and doesn't...
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NIALA
Activation Coordinator Student
Activation Coordinator Student
Coin Flick Challenge
I am a Student on placement at an Adult Dat Program, here in Toronto. I tried this with my clients one afternoon as I have several that exit seeks after lunch. They had a wonderful time playing, we ha...
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Janet
Therapeutic Activities
Therapeutic Activities
Shamrock Quest: Find the Answer
I like your variation.
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Jackie
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Have been instructed no longer to add to the monthly planner,
HAIRDRESSER, MANICURE, HOLY COMMUNION, SONGS OF PRAISE, told not an activity.
Would like your views on this and thank you in advance....
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Owen
Retired
Retired
Guess the Word Whiteboard Game
Thanks for accepting the white board guess the word activity game I sent. I hope many groups will try it out on their residents and find it interesting as our group did. I will be interested to get al...
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Victoria
Activities Co-ordinator
Activities Co-ordinator
Hello, we have a new gentleman who is blind and likes to sing loud, a lot. It is very charming but he is driving many of our other residents a bit mad.
Does anyone have any suggestions to keep him o...
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Leslie
Activities Assistant
Activities Assistant
Scarves on Handles - Exercise Activity
I've also done scarf dancing but I love the handle idea !! Thanks
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7 years ago
Scarves on Handles - Exercise Activity
Love this activity idea Sue! Any chance you can send through an image to add to the activity?
Thanks!
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Brittany
Connections Activities Coordinator
Connections Activities Coordinator
What goes in here?
I made a list of things that would help during the activity. It has answers. :)
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Nancy
Diversional Therapists
Diversional Therapists
Song Lyrics from Around the World
Aww wow this is awesome our residents just love this they love singing
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Kareen
Recreation Director
Recreation Director
Balloon Games
What a great activity! Our residents laughed and really enjoyed playing.
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KADISHA
Activity Director
Activity Director
I have been doing activities for about 9 months now. I'm finding it very difficult to get some residents to participate in activities. I've changed a lot of things up too see if I can get them to part...
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Anrie
Activity Officer
Activity Officer
Hi Everyone
I am a new member, and just love all the information on here. I can't find a template for an Individual care plan. Is there anyone who can help me or share a care plan with me.
Thank you...
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Abbey
Recreational Activities Officers
Recreational Activities Officers
Rhyming Riddles 1
Wow my printer & laminator are working overtime.
I love everything about Golden Carers. I am in the process of putting together quiz books etc for our SCU. I printed a few off and one of our nurses w...
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Abbey
Recreational Activities Officers
Recreational Activities Officers
Remembering the Clothesline
Love the poem I am only 50 and had a giggle as it suits my childhood and when I had my babies. We are doing Laundry Week at the moment. This will be most helpful.
Thankyou Heaps
Cheryl-lee
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Clare
Retired
Retired
Song Lyrics from Around the World
Wow! Thankyou so much, I know how long these take to compile. I don't know all the songs but I there are plenty we do know.
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Lynnette
PCA. Leisure And Health
PCA. Leisure And Health
4-Leaf Clover Bunting
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: St Patricks Day Bunting - Craft idea
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Heather
Lifestyle Coordinator Manangatang
Saint Patrick's Day Bingo
thank you for all the St. Patrick"s Day Bingo the residents loved these last year so we will be playing them again this year
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Owen
Retired
Retired
Guess the Word Whiteboard Game
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Guess the Word Game
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Jean
Program Director
Program Director
Would love to see some more group activities for much more moderate levels of Alzheimer's and Dementia that cannot follow detailed instructions but would still like more adult, not child like, activit...
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Carole
Chairperson
Chairperson
Famous Things Ireland is Known For
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: What is Ireland famous for? (for St. Patrick's Day)
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Carole
Chairperson
Chairperson
Famous Irish People
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Famous Irish People (for St. Patrick's)
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Barbara
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Coordinator
Portable Activity Ideas to Reach Every Resident, Everyday
Ok! Bought my colorful cart and named it 'Fun on the Run'! Have started stocking it with
Word search, crosswords, adult coloring books and markers, 1 lb weights, stretchy bands.
Also will incor...
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