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Martell

Activity Assistant

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

Storytime and Quiz #2

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: MEMORY STORY

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Sonia

Psychologist

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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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Hilde

Ergotherapeute

2 years ago

Name the Bird Visual Quiz

Heel mooi uitgewerkt!

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Cathie

Carer

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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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lisa

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

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

Photographic Storytelling

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Photographic Story Telling

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Thea

Assistant

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

Wildflower Seed Bomb

I have looked at activities you shared, they look great

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Joyce

Caregiver

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

Ocean Bingo

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Ocean Bingo

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Farmington Station

Programming Team

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

Pot Luck Quiz 1

I'm just curious, why is it called pot luck quiz?

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Jill

Director,Life Enhancement

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

Lizard or not

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Lizard or not

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Innovation

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

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

Spring Bonnet Wreath Craft

Our residents had great fun making the hats today ! Here is just one of them

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Trish

Friendship Club Coordinator

2 years ago

All Things French Bingo

Please enjoy. Trish x

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Lisa

2 years ago

Superhero Bingo

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Superhero Bingo

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Paula

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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Linda

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

2 years ago

Round Robin Storytelling

It's an amazing game for Seniors !

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Berna

Activity Co-ordinator

2 years ago

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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Sarah

Support Worker

2 years ago

Conversation Hearts Game

Love this

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Claire

Activities Coordinator

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

Salt Dough Magnets

Im very excited to try this with our residents

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Crick Activity

Well Being Leader

2 years ago

Guess the Country Visual Quiz

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Guess the Country

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Crick Activity

Well Being Leader

2 years ago

Pigs Might Fly Quiz

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Pigs might fly

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Crick Activity

Well Being Leader

2 years ago

Wedding Reminiscing

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Get me to the church on time

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Crick Activity

Well Being Leader

2 years ago

Birthdays and Big Events Reminiscing

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: It's Party Time

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Crick Activity

Well Being Leader

2 years ago

Office Equipment Reminiscing

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Working 9 till 5

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Sharron

2 years ago

Games for People Living with Dementia

Hi my name is Sharron,my mums 82 and has dementia,she lives in an assisted care home,along with my 80 year old step dad and 84 year old auntie, I’m always looking for idea to keep them occupied, activ...

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