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simonne
Support worker
Support worker
Entertainers..
Experienced Age Care entertainers, Brisbane area. 1hr show $80.00 all money goes to the ladies who perform. Ladies have disabilities and are supported by performer and support worke...
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Janaya
OTA
OTA
Balloon Tennis
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Balloon tennis
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9 years ago
Ocean Themed Sing-Along with Lyrics
Yes! Great additions to this list. Thanks Joanne!
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Dice Game
We have played a similar game using just one die.
Each person gets a turn rolling the die until he gets a one or chooses to stop
We add up the numbers rolled each person gets
If you want to have a...
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Colleen
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Lipstick & Pearls Afternoon
So pleased to help. Playing 'ladies' is always fun, especially when they can use pretty china cups, serviettes, & have a lovely linen tablecloth! Its just special!! Enjoy. Colleen
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Tracey
Activities Therapist
Activities Therapist
Things that go Together Quiz #2
Absolutely fabulous ! I luv everything about goldencarers :) thankyou x
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Adriana
Recreation Supervisor
Recreation Supervisor
Looking for ideas around Weddings. I am thinking of getting our residents wedding pictures and having us all share all about getting married. I thought about a wedding gown fashion show, guesss who...
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Colleen
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Show and Tell a Story
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Look & Listen
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Vincenza
Trainer And Assessor
Trainer And Assessor
is the a standard list of documents that are required to be kept if you are going to work as an activities officer and this is a new concept to you facility as the residents have gone from independent...
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Marissa
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi, was just wondering what sort of paperwork everyone is required to do at their facility? I'm trying to find a template I can modify for our rest home/hospital that has everything we need to put dow...
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Acacia
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
Mother's Day Proverbs from around the World
We are really enjoying May activities, thanks again for this amazing website. Happy Mother's Day.
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Diane
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
Rhyming Riddles 1
I played this with our residents yesterday and they had a great time! Thank you for the idea.
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Diane
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
Recycled Dream Spring Tree
Our residents had a wonderful time making the flowers for our spring tree. I used the trunk templates but we made tissue paper flowers and it turned out beautiful. Thanks so much for the idea!
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Diane
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
What's In the Bag
Looking forward to trying this, sounds fun!
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9 years ago
Pin the Band-Aid on the Injury
Thanks for this activity Karen, sounds like fun! Great idea.
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Della
Life Enrichment Director
Life Enrichment Director
New career change for me. Been in Corporate American for years.
Starting at brand new facility opening Monday May 15th. So excited to get going and bring joy to the residents.
New phrase for me...
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Sarah
Program Director
Program Director
Need some humorous and creative names for a Men's Club. Suggestions?
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Paul
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
Hi Everyone,
Currently I'm a part time Lifestyle Assistant and going for an interview for a Lifestyle Coordinators role and would love if anyone had any suggestion on what some interview question i m...
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Daz
Lifestyle Consultant
Lifestyle Consultant
The Importance of Daily Living Activities for the Elderly
Absolutely agreed fantastic
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
5 Mother's Day Activities for Dementia Care
I like the pampering station also
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Sarah
Nurse
Nurse
The Importance of Daily Living Activities for the Elderly
Totally agree person centered is the only way to go,
Have and see activities of daily living empowering people giving them a new focus in life one which enriches daily experience improving self worth...
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Sue
Activities Aide
Activities Aide
Word Ladder #1
I just used the word ladder for my morning trivia with our dementia unit. It was just wonderful! And fun. I'm interested in more. Four -letter words are perfect for our residents. As a twist, I did th...
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Paula
DT
DT
Volunteers Luncheon Ideas
Hello hi to all out there
I am lifestyle coordinator at a lovely boutique residential home in Myrtle Bank S.A.
I am looking for some extra volunteers our volunteers are well respected and have meani...
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Joanne
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Ocean Themed Sing-Along with Lyrics
And another...my Bonnie Lies over the ocean
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Joanne
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Ocean Themed Sing-Along with Lyrics
I am Sailing is another one too..
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Joanne
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Ocean Themed Sing-Along with Lyrics
You could also add some other songs eg...The Yellow Submarine, My Ship Sails from China, Cruising Down the River, The Good Ship Lollipop and I am sure most of you would know some songs from Preschool...
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Brian
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Hi everyone a while ago I saw a post from someone who mentioned a hospital art program that was run out of Urunga nsw Australia, It mentioned free printed canvases and supplies can anynoe help .
Than...
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Annette
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
5 Mother's Day Activities for Dementia Care
great idea with the pampering station
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Leonora
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Hi all, can anyone be willing to help or share some ideas about "Dementia specific program" for my residents. I have mixed level of residents capability and I would like to introduce a more specific a...
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Evy
Supervisor Of Programs And Services
Supervisor Of Programs And Services
10+ Benefits of Pet Therapy
What happens to the chicks once they hatch?
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Sue
Activities Aide
Activities Aide
5 Engaging Read-Aloud Activities for Seniors
I have been reading Little House on the Prairie as a late afternoon activity. The residents seem to enjoy hearing about the activities of rustic life and enjoy the story from the perspective of a litt...
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Ryan
Doctor
Doctor
5 Mother's Day Activities for Dementia Care
Ryan has submitted a new activity: 5 Mother's Day Activities for Dementia Care
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Karen
Lifestyle Lead
Lifestyle Lead
Pin the Band-Aid on the Injury
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Pin the Band aid on the Injury
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Pedro D.
Retired
Retired
Hi. Could you suggest activities for a 82 years old lady totally blind for 10 years.
Thanks
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Daz
Lifestyle Consultant
Lifestyle Consultant
The Importance of Daily Living Activities for the Elderly
A new article has been submitted by Daz: The Importance of Daily Living Activities for the Elderly
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Fernanda
Allied Health Assistant
Allied Health Assistant
Memory Tray
Hi Liza,
I have done this in our PAG and modified it to assist those with memory deficits. All the items I place on the tray start with the same letter. An example would be 'S'.....stapler, piece o...
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Heather
Life Enrichment Aide
Life Enrichment Aide
Pot Luck Quiz
I am going to have a quiz night. Going to use this for sure.
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Sarah
Program Director
Program Director
Hi guys! I am new to this field and will be starting in a newly built facility. I am trying to compile a list of supplies and equipment I will need to get my department rolling. I would love to get su...
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Annette
Director Of Recreation
Director Of Recreation
Horticulture
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Horticulture
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Tricia
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hi! Several of our Residents love "Word Search" (including Dementia people).
I tried : https://www.goldencarers.com/findaword/wordfinder.php and created my own Word Search, which was alot of fun....
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Karen
Lifestyle Lead
Lifestyle Lead
Creative Button Tree
These are fun, we made some last year with our group. We used flat backed canvases so that is was easy for our clients to glue the buttons on. Great activity for any skill level!
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Geraldine
Care
Care
How to Use Activity Surveys to Improve Resident Engagement & Program Planning
Hi
Can someone show me how to record an activity session
Ger
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Carol
Activities Organiser
Activities Organiser
Shop til you drop OP shop HOP
Can someone tell me what an OP shop is?
How did all the wheelchairs get pushed with only 4 pushers? Ki
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9 years ago
Sundowning: Symptoms, triggers & strategies
hi there,
i find when working in the dementia unit the staffing is not suitable and that is why alot of sundowning becomes more stressful for them and the residents.
music and patience and calmness,...
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Agnes
Activity Director
Activity Director
Springtime Engagement
I certainly appreciate all your ideas for activities. They are a great help to me. Keep up the good work. Thank you for sharing.
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Kathryne
Activity facilitator / Planned Activity Group
Activity facilitator / Planned Activity Group
Creative Button Tree
We have made these button trees for our clients who leave the group to remember us by
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Aule
Older People Activities Manager
Older People Activities Manager
Sample Activities Calendars
Hi. Can I also get copies of activities calenders on my e-mail ? Thanks.
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