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1 year ago
Twister Bean Bag Toss
We love to play Prize Twister!
We keep track the scores for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
I make different size bags of little candies prizes. Anyone plays gets a candy for playing.
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Restvale
lifestyle & volunteer coordinator
lifestyle & volunteer coordinator
Five Ways to Spice Up Your Exercise Program
We do a Zumba class off YouTube that is seated. Zumba for seniors. I have adapted it a little but my ladies and gentlemen love it. They say they feel like they have exercised!
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Legume Mosaics Workshop
Hi, four seasons can you help Lisa out
Thanks
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Kathryn
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Hi all ,
Could I ask advice on making a monthly planner for residents to view. How do you do yours and what tools do you use to make one ?
Thank you x
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1 year ago
Rhyming Riddles - LIGHT
I used this as a warm up activity for my community 'cognitive stimulation therapy' programme for people with mild to moderate dementia. I called out the question and all participants correctly guessed...
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1 year ago
Things that go Together Quiz
I've used this as a warm up activity in a community 'cognitive stimulation therapy' programme for people with mild to moderate dementia. I called out the first part and the participants had to comple...
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1 year ago
Finish the Sayings and Proverbs Game
I made cards with half the saying in 'normal' text and the rest of the saying on a separate card in italics. I put my community 'cognitive stimulation therapy' group into two teams and asked each tea...
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1 year ago
Balloon Games
I'm currently facilitating a 'cognitive stimulation therapy' in the community for people with mild to moderate dementia. As recommended by others, we played the balloon game using 'pool noodles' (I c...
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Lisa
Recreation Technician
Recreation Technician
Legume Mosaics Workshop
Can you please tell me how much clay is used per person? I see the tub is either 2 1/2# or 5#.
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Nanette
Leisure and Wellness Coordinator
Leisure and Wellness Coordinator
Maltese Trivia
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Maltese Trivia
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Martell
Activity Assistant
Activity Assistant
How to host an Olympic Games Theme Day
Has anyone got a template of participation certificate for residents?
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Bev
Activity Co-ordinator
Activity Co-ordinator
Where in the World Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: WHERE IS IT?
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Bev
Activity Co-ordinator
Activity Co-ordinator
Storytime and Quiz #2
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: MEMORY STORY
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Sonia
Psychologist
Psychologist
Guess the Instrument You Hear
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Guess The Musical Instrument
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Andrea
Activity Director
Activity Director
Pumpkin Decorating Without Carving
Last year we had a Witches Hat decorating contest. Wow! Amazing creations. Then we displayed them for Halloween.
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Jacqulyn
Activity Program Coordinator
Activity Program Coordinator
Hi y'all...I was wondering if anyone have ideas of forming "spiritual groups" and agenda for the group? I would greatly appreciate the feedback...thanks :)
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Thea
Assistant
Assistant
Spa Time Hand & Face Massages
Hello there, I would like to do the facial massage exercise for my GoldenLadies .. I will be grateful for your help .
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Cathie
Carer
Carer
Polish Folk-Art
Another lovely project for our clients. We needed to have some pre cut shapes for a couple of clients who struggled with scissors but the fact that they were having a go was wonderful and they were ab...
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Cathie
Carer
Carer
Paper Cup Chocolate Boxes
This project was a real hit. As we couldn't find coloured paper cups, we found some white ones with patterns on it so the clients painted them instead. The clients really cherished them and made them...
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Mr Kiritkumar
Retired
Retired
Guest Speaker Club
I would like someone to give me an idea what subject I can start my over sixties club meeting please. How can I make the meeting enjoyable with a lively conversation. Thank you.
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Catherine
Group Lifestyle Services Manager
Group Lifestyle Services Manager
Working in Aged Care we are constantly looking for different activities to do with our residents.
Your site provides us with all types of activities to choose from and is such a time saver for us Lif...
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2 years ago
Words in Words Group Game
We play this game in our care home. We write the words under the corresponding letter, makes it easier to count up the words after. It's a very good way to get the brain going :)
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Wendy
Activities Associate, Memory Care
Activities Associate, Memory Care
I am new to the Activities area and work in a Memory Care unit with 19 residents who are all very different, varying abilities and preferences. My title is "associate" and I am part time (30 hours),...
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Margaret
CHSP CoOrdinator
CHSP CoOrdinator
Terracotta Wind Chimes
I'm going to do this with my Ladies on Wednesday. I'm sure they will enjoy the activity and love the finished product. Thanks for all your hard work in supplying us with such inspirational activities.
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Dawn
Lead Life Enrichment Coordinator
Lead Life Enrichment Coordinator
Photographic Storytelling
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Photographic Story Telling
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Thea
Assistant
Assistant
Hello there, I am a new member of the GoldenCarers and also new to this career.
It will be a great help to have people that been doing this pathway to help the elders and the ones suffering from the...
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Angie
Activity Director
Activity Director
Minute-to-Win It Apple Stacking
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Minute-to-Win It Apple Stacking
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Wildflower Seed Bomb
I have looked at activities you shared, they look great
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Joyce
Caregiver
Caregiver
Wildflower Seed Bomb
once you have made your seed bombs do you put them in soil or just leave them as is in sunny position. It says keep the soil moist. It would be great to see the finished product once seeds have germi...
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Kathy
Melville SC Coordinator
Hello, I have found the Golden Carers site very useful and have enjoyed activities as they are presented, and also ideas that they inspire!
I would like to try an Armchair Travel session to Cambodia...
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Farmington Station
Programming Team
Programming Team
Ocean Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Ocean Bingo
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Farmington Station
Programming Team
Programming Team
Hawaiian Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Hawaiian Bingo
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Jenny
Coordinator of Life Enrichment Services
Coordinator of Life Enrichment Services
Pot Luck Quiz 1
I'm just curious, why is it called pot luck quiz?
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Jill
Director,Life Enhancement
Director,Life Enhancement
Spring Bonnet Wreath Craft
It turned out beautiful! I love this craft as it is not expensive but looks like it should be!
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Snippets of Trivia from China
Wow, Linda
Thank you for your kind words
I am sure you do a great job
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Jennifer
Activity Director
Activity Director
The Price is Right Game
I did this but laminated 3 big price tags and gave them 1 with the correct price and 2 that were wrong. They had to choose which was the correct price tag. I used Dry erase marker. The audience could...
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Catherine
Manager
Manager
Lizard or not
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Lizard or not
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2 years ago
Back to School Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Back to School Bingo
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Garden Villa
Recreation Director
Recreation Director
Hi, I am new to Golden Carers. I am loving it. It has helped a lot in my activity department.
I am putting a Hoe Down day on my September Calendar.
Does anyone have any ideas I can use. It's my f...
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Berna
Activity Co-ordinator
Activity Co-ordinator
Spring Bonnet Wreath Craft
Our residents had great fun making the hats today ! Here is just one of them
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2 years ago
Superhero Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Superhero Bingo
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2 years ago
Who Am I: Classic Country Icons
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Who am I Country Singers
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2 years ago
Snippets of Trivia from China
I work in a memory support unit. It never ceases to amaze me the resources that are available on Golden Carers. I can always find something to enhance the lives of our lovely residents.
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Nemia
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Round Robin Storytelling
It's an amazing game for Seniors !
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Berna
Activity Co-ordinator
Activity Co-ordinator
8 Tips for Planning Successful Dog Visits for Seniors
Last year we had a bring your dog to work day! it was amazing our residents loved it and they were all so well behaved - the dogs i mean lol. We are having them in again on the 26th of this month as...
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Claire
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Hi Everyone. Sorry to sound stupid but could you please tell me how you use the slideshows? so much wonderful information added to these pages but I don't seem to be able to access the slideshows. Is...
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Berna
Activity Co-ordinator
Activity Co-ordinator
Salt Dough Magnets
Im very excited to try this with our residents
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Your site is easy to use - I use it more often than the one our consultant set up! I use so many of your ideas and love the Facebook page where everyone shares ideas, concerns, and triumphs. I feel connected to a big wonderful caring society! I am always telling my co-workers how awesome Golden Carers is. I feel it is more in touch with the needs of my residents than many other recreational therapy sites.
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