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Cathie
Activity Direction
Activity Direction
Card Bingo
We like this game as well. It has many names. One place I worked called it "Mary's Game" as a resident named Mary told them how to play, I had a resident that called it "Turn Over". Lots of fun! I l...
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Vanessa
Activity Co-ordinator
Activity Co-ordinator
Games We Played as Kids Quiz
Great this kept them all occupied this afternoon .
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Joanne
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
End of Year Message 2025
Once again another new year to try more activities, keep up the good work everyone at Golden carers and looking forward to many more activities to try xx
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Valerie
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
End of Year Message 2025
Some brilliant ideas , thank you all so much . Tried the “Pick a Box “ today with a few added twists of my own to suit our residents , it was a great success . Valerie
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Wendy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
The Importance of Daily Living Activities for the Elderly
I am working in a community setting. My client who suffers from dementia repeats the same question over and over. she is aware that her memory is failing her but more importantly her husband and...
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Food of the World Quiz II
I would love to see some recipes to go with this quiz, then I could offer an around the world program with some of your favorite tried and true recipes. thank you for sharing this quiz.
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Karen
Companion
Companion
15 Sensory Activities for Late Stage Alzheimer's
For one final stage woman I simply brushed her hair, her beautiful white hair, gently, for a long time--I had to keep switching arms--and then, this lady, who was almost entirely non-verbal, said, "Ca...
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Karen
DT
DT
Trivia Tic Tac Toe
This web site has been amazing; so helpful and interesting. Thank you for all your wonderful ideas over the year. All the best for 2019.
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7 years ago
Balloon Games
We use pool noodles cut in half & a partially-inflated balloon (usually a punch balloon as they are durable & can be deflated for use another time) to do Cardio Drumming. Each resident uses 2 noodles...
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7 years ago
Games We Played as Kids Quiz
This is such a great idea for a quiz, thanks so much for sharing!
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Pauline
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Hello everyone, I am new to this site and have been in my current job as a Lifestyle Coodinator for a month now. I would like some help or assistance on how to engage my residents more effectively as...
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Naomi
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Hi all
I am organising a 1940s themed week to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day - I have booked a vintage singer but was hoping for some more ideas or resources
Does anybody have anything p...
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Amanda
Activities
Activities
Artist Impression - Paul Klee - Precious Stones
Like what I see and membership cost worth it.
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Melissa
Life Enrichment Director
Life Enrichment Director
Happy New Years to all. I am a Life Enrichment Coordinator in a memory care locked unit. My residents are extremely low functioning. I welcome any and all ideas for easy activities.
Thank you.
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Leanne
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Ring in the new year
I think this is a fab idea and will go down very well in our home. Thankyou!
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Geraldine
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
This Day In History For Seniors: August
This day in history is a wonderful addition to my daily activities ..it provides conversation for my 1 to 1 sessions ..thank you
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Lesley
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Beatitudes for Friends of the Aged
What a lovely poem. I'm going to read it out loud to my residents. x
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Rose
Activity Director
Activity Director
Diners Club
This sounds great. Have foods from around the world and decorate the room accordingly. I'm excited to have the first one. Thanks for the idea
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Gillian
House Wife
House Wife
8 Ways To Spread Christmas Cheer in Nursing Homes
Thank you, I love your ideas they are such a blessing for those we care for.
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7 years ago
Peanut Auction
We did this activity as a silent activity as not all out clients speak English. We used poker chips as money. Most of our items were donated. I had talked to some of the participants before as to what...
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Debra
Friend To All
Friend To All
Cover the Number - Dice Game
Ok I’m a bit confused on how to play this game. I rolled the dice each time and let them choose what numbers to cover, but everyone ended up covering the whole card at the same time, so everyone won
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Sharon
Lifestyle co-ordinator
Lifestyle co-ordinator
8 Hot and Cold Drinks to Share in Good Company
We often make fruit smoothies for our residents. (Specially on the hot days) For those with dietary requirements we add thickner to. Our residents love love it. We use a stick blender. We cut up the...
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Shirley
Activity Director
Activity Director
Fishing Outing
Maybe going to an aquarium as well. I think the National Wildlife and game offers some fishing opportunities I have not followed thru on that yet
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Candace
Memory Care Director
Memory Care Director
Sweetheart Tree Group Craft
Lovely Idea! I bought a wall decal instead of a stand alone tree. Looking forward to making this happen with my residents :)
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Darleen
Activity Aide
Activity Aide
Good morning everyone and Happy Christmas eve!
I am looking for Ideas for a New years eve Noon party at our assistant living. We only have 35 residents . Any Ideas would help.
Darleen
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Athena
Lifestyle Assistant/administration assistant
Lifestyle Assistant/administration assistant
End of Year Message 2025
Hello everyone! firstly Merry Christmas to all of the members of golden carer!
i also would like to thank Golden carer for the varieties of activity resources that everyone could use!
it such gr...
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a very merry Christmas
I know you all worked very hard this year and will continue to do so next year
Golden Carers is such a great way for y...
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Hidden Equations Number Search #5
Great another one these are so wonderful
Thank you
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Beck
Social Support
Social Support
Games We Played as Kids Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Games We Played as Kids Quiz
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7 years ago
Christmas Bingo
The Christmas Bingo activity has been very popular Sara, thanks for sharing!
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7 years ago
True or False Lollipops
Yes this is a lovely activity, thanks for sharing Claudia!
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Presbyterian Support Upper South Island
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hello
Wondering if any one has ever used the exercise cd to the washer women. I used this many years ago, have since lost, was hoping some one may remember it and perhaps have a copy.
Would love...
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Tina
Activities Director
Activities Director
Trivia - January Flashback
so happy to have this input. what a big relief!
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
True or False Lollipops
Wonderful way to get people involved in discussion. Thank you
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Owen
Retired
Retired
Christmas Jeopardy
It is coming up to our last meeting for the year prior to Christmas at the Redwood Club in Tawa, Wellington and there are just so many topical quizzes and activities to choose from in your Golden Care...
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Leisure & Lifestyle Team
Life Style Officer
Life Style Officer
End of Year Message 2025
Merry Christmas, thank you very much for all your fantastic ideas.
I have used many in 2018 and looking forward to 2019
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Leticia
Activity Director
Activity Director
The Importance of Documentation for Activity Directors
Do you have information about how to do QA&A
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Karin
Social Co-ordinator
Social Co-ordinator
Trivia Tic Tac Toe
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Pick a box
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Denise
Therapy assistant
Therapy assistant
End of Year Message 2025
Merry Christmas the team of Golden Carers. Thankyou for all your wonderful ideas and great activities throughout the year.
Cheers
Denise
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7 years ago
True or False Christmas Traditions
Thank you so very much for your kind words Terri!
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Owen
Retired
Retired
Thank You Speech for Nurses & Staff
We are now closed for the Christmas break but have enjoyed the recent planned activities, particularly those we adapted from Golden Carers. Much enjoyed is basketball, shooting into different size and...
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Gillian
Activities Co-ordinator
Activities Co-ordinator
Free Activity Calendar for Seniors
Thank you so much. Such a briliant resource. I cant thank you enough
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Amber
Activity Director
Activity Director
Hey everyone! Next month is activities professionals week! What plans do yall have!!!
Id love to hear your ideas!
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Melissa
Day Therapy Coordiantor
Day Therapy Coordiantor
Hi
Can any provide an example of their care plans with client goals etc and if any assessments are performed eg falls risk, nutrition
Many thanks
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Jayleen
Activity Assistant
Activity Assistant
Christmas Jeopardy
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Christmas Jeopardy
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Owen
Retired
Retired
Thank You Speech for Nurses & Staff
A very big thankyou to the volunteer staff at our Redwood Club in Tawa, Wellington. They are very dedicated and look after our elderly needs extremely well with an interesting programme of games, qui...
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Sandra
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Christmas Lights Tour
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Beverley Health Service
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Roxanne Serritos
Life Enrichment Coordinator
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Golden Carers has been a godsend to me. The person before me left me having to wing it, so I found Golden Carers through an internet search. I use the calendar and many of the activity ideas, but what I appreciate most are the shared ideas from other members. Knowing what works in other facilities is so helpful. I'm coming to the end of my first year, and can't wait to renew for another year.
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