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Michelle
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
This Day in History for Seniors: January
Wow. Thank you all so much to those who contributed to this. I too can’t wait to use this each month .
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Emma
Senior
Senior
This Day in History for Seniors: January
This is amazing really looking forward to using this xx
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John
Director Of Program Development
Director Of Program Development
Golcce - Low-impact Golf and Bocce Hybrid
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Golcce - Low-impact Golf and Bocce Hybrid
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Kerrie
Personal carer/respite assistant
Personal carer/respite assistant
This Day in History for Seniors: January
I like the idea of This Day in History, can't wait to use them..thank you.
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Maureen
activities officier
activities officier
The Birth of Jesus (A Christmas Story)
As always your information is of the utmost interest to both those living with dementia and those residing in homes and villages.
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
I just wanted to remind everyone that not everyone celebrates Christmas so keep this in mind during the holiday season
Also for some residents this can be a very difficult time of year
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8 years ago
20 Meaningful Activities for People Living with Alzheimer's Disease
I teach sit down Qi Gong & some Two Chi. It's amazing what residents can do. I make it fun. Other activities I do with them is nursery rhymes...I start them, they finish them, she with old songs, t...
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Lori
Activity
Activity
Whiteboard Word Challenge
Do u have to use all the letters in the words to make new words
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Brian
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Hi everyone I'm the lifestyle officer at a privately owned aged care facility in northern NSW. Recently had a visit from the agency, were with us for a week went though every thing with a fine tooth...
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Colleen
Support Worker
Support Worker
Christmas Carols Quiz
Thank you for posting the quiz and the jokes! Very useful!!
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Colleen
Support Worker
Support Worker
Christmas Jokes & One-Liners for the Elderly
Thanks for the laughs, folks!
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Diane
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
Christmas Jokes & One-Liners for the Elderly
What perfect timing! Thank you! I was just going to look for some jokes for my December newsletter. This site is always so helpful, I have gotten a lot of good ideas from here.
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Sherrie
Recreational Therapist
Recreational Therapist
Balloons & Bubbles
This was an eye opener, I never thought about balloons being made with latex and causing allergies! One option might be to use small dollar store inflatable beach balls, they are made with vinyl!
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Kim
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Weather Station Activities for Seniors
Thank you, always looking for men’s activity this one will go well. Will keep you posted!!
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8 years ago
Christmas Pantomime - Aladdin & the Magic Lamp
This is wonderful to hear Ros, thanks so much for your feedback!
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Ros
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Christmas Pantomime - Aladdin & the Magic Lamp
We have just presented Aladdin to our residents and family, what fun! I would recommend this as an excellent activity to facilitate interaction on another level between staff and residents, boost self...
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Lifestyle Kensington
Lifestyle
Christmas in Australia Word Search
Activity overload this is fantastic
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Adapted Dreidel Game
This game is a lot of fun for Jewish and non-Jewish residents alike.
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Dice Games for the Elderly
For those who are visually impaired, buy or make large dice.
Use the idea in the comment section of this link
https://www.goldencarers.com/adapted-dreidel-game/5312/
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8 years ago
Winter Christmas Word Search
Oh Myrtle, thank you so much for your wonderful feedback - this means so much to us! x
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Myrtle
Retired
Retired
Winter Christmas Word Search
Your suggestions are incredibly helpful - simple ideas which can be adjusted easily to a variety of residents. Thank you so much for all the information and suggestions.
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Heather
Diversional Therapist / Caregiver
Diversional Therapist / Caregiver
Hi everyone. First off thank you Golden Carers and members for great ideas and tools. I’m finding myself a bit stumped on new ideas. I work in a small resthome with 13 residents, activities is only...
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Praju
Team leader
Team leader
Christmas Jokes & One-Liners for the Elderly
Nice way to start for Christmas
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Adapted Dreidel Game
You can use more than 20 coins if necessary
The Hebrew saying for A Grear Miracle Happened There is Nes Gadol Haya Sham'
You can use a box covered with white paper to play many games. You just have...
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Lucy
Hca
Hca
Christmas Jokes & One-Liners for the Elderly
Great ideas for Christmas with one liner jokes.
Easy to understand .
Love Carol quiz too
Thanks
I have found all the ideas FANTASTIC
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Jane
Activities Therapist
Activities Therapist
Fun Riddle 37
Love using lots of your quizzes, riddles, word games, games and craft activities. There's always something new to give inspiration. Thanks very much.
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Linda
Art Therapist
Art Therapist
Paper Christmas Ornament
The video does not seem to match the activity which doesn't mention a Styrofoam ball.
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Shazia
Director
Director
Left & Right Game - Christmas
will try this game sounds good fun and will enable all residents to join in
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Melisa
Activity Director
Activity Director
Spot The Differences - Mechanic
I've changed up on some of the things due to higher and lower functions. However have been able to use most of the trivia in assisted living
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Reina
Lifestyle Carer
Lifestyle Carer
Christmas in Australia Word Search
one of the best resources we use at the work and really very helpful. thank you very much!!!
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Rachel
Diversional Therapists
Diversional Therapists
Hi all,
On our program we run a cafe an coffee/tea and biscuits activity.Once apone a time it attracted quite a few residents but is now only engaging 3 residents.I need help in how to make this ac...
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Janelle
RAO
RAO
What’s New in Board Games for Seniors
Banana grams would have to be our residents all time favourite. (Word game).
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Darla
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Name the Kitchen Appliances
Good Morning,
May I suggest go further back with kitchen items. I gather older items that are no longer in use, place on a trolley and bring around for all to view:
An old nut grinder, a flower sift...
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Lydia
Program Director
Program Director
Dice Games for the Elderly
Also, I search internet for "Roll and Cover games"
There is usually a simple object, like a heart or shamrock that has numbers circled on it that the resident tries to cover when they roll that numbe...
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Lydia
Program Director
Program Director
Dice Games for the Elderly
FARKLE
We play with 2 dice
Goal is to roll 1's and 5's
1=100 points
5= 50 points
Play until you get to..say 5000 or what ever time allows
Person gets 3 rolls
If you roll ALL 1's and 5's i...
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Lori
Activity
Activity
Balloons & Bubbles
We are not allowed to use balloons at my facility due to the latex any suggestions on non-latex balloons the ones in the stores I have seen are quite expensive
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Lori
Activity
Activity
So many good ideas I just love going on and looking at all the things you post thank you
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Lori
Activity
Activity
What’s New in Board Games for Seniors
I bought a tour goal game for my residence and just can't figure out how to play it with them any suggestions
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8 years ago
Greetings,
It is at least one week now since I discovered this website. I can assure you that I am very, very much delighted to be a member. All the information that I receive each day and as I nav...
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8 years ago
Meaningful Activities for Men
loving your help. Thanks for sharing
As my respite service is government I have no budget to join or pay for activities but pick up what I can from your free suggestions thank you
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8 years ago
Penny Toss
We have a similar game here:
https://www.goldencarers.com/coin-tossing-competition/3468/
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maria
studying dt
studying dt
Penny Toss
I do something similar, but I get a silicon muffin tray cut out circles with the points written on them and resident tosses coin and then we add up the score. I have run tournaments with the 1:1 resid...
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Heather
Diversional Therapist / Caregiver
Diversional Therapist / Caregiver
How to Write a Biopoem
Residents loved this bio poem activity, printed out their frames and put in frames for them
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Donna
Activities Director
Activities Director
Penny Toss
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Penny toss
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Sophie
Activities Co-ordinator
Activities Co-ordinator
Say Hello & Goodbye in Different Languages
finally something that can include all resident, eg ethnicity, travel, dialect,schooling and personal interaction to loved ones. thanks for the insperation. a small word/action that every in the world...
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Marianne
Pastoral Carer
Pastoral Carer
I am looking for suggestions for music bingo. I do not have a musicisn so can we use CD.
Any suggestion.
Thank you
Marianne
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Robyn
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
Hi everyone can anyone help me with this question please, I am doing a course and this question popped up
What are the benefits of discussing person-centred options with the families and / or carers...
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Sotiana
Leisure &Lifestyle Officer
Leisure &Lifestyle Officer
Reminiscing: The Early Days of Black & White T.V
I am so greatly blessed of this website, how can I work without you, so relevant, upfront and always something new to learn. Thank you Golden Carers.com
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Brenda
Leisure And Lifestyle Coordinator
Leisure And Lifestyle Coordinator
Hi all I have popped in to gather your knowledge! I have a dementia resident who is in a 'cloud chair', no teeth and continually chews the inside of her mouth, fingers or on clothing/bedding. I would...
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Janet
Activity Careworker
Activity Careworker
Balloons & Bubbles
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Balloons and bubbles
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Golden Carers is a wonderful resource. I really like the idea that more of it is going to be in video format as this grabs my participant's attention! Even after 20 years in the activity director role, the ideas in Golden Carers are often refreshingly innovative and really useful, even on the fly. Your help is invaluable! Many thanks!
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