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Susan
Freelance Activity Co-ordinator
Freelance Activity Co-ordinator
What's In the Bag
This game has been a favourite of ours for many years. Items we put in our bag as well as those you have suggested are, a cuddly toy, nail brush, paint brush, comb, can opener, phone, tv remote contro...
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Helen
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Baby Boomers Nostalgia Quiz - 1950s
I work at a Diversional Therapist in Gisborne, New Zealand. Nostalgia is always a success and I'm looking forward to using the quiz in one of my sessions. Thanks
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Morgan
Diversional therapist
Diversional therapist
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A good way to find out if the resident is literate..and a means of diversion ..I am thinking of a percific individual whos behaviour deteriates every now and then..giving him a basic clear form on a c...
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Villan
Recreational Activity Officer
Recreational Activity Officer
How to host an Olympic Games Theme Day
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Golden Carers website creator. We had a blast in our Mini-Olympic games for the past 2 weeks. Both our Residents and Staff enjoyed thouroughly th...
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Kristen
Life Enrichment Manager
Life Enrichment Manager
Zumba
Thank you for sharing. Love how you mentioned the "Subway" like lunch - letting them choose exactly went into their wrap. Choice is important.
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Kristen
Life Enrichment Manager
Life Enrichment Manager
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This is an interesting idea. Very few of my residents will write at all anymore, whether they're able to or not. They refuse, no matter what it is.
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Anna-Louise
Consultant
Consultant
Zumba
http://agelessgrace.com.au/
There is an accreditation program to learn how to put the programs together –great for younger members as well as those clients in care.
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Yvette
Social Worker - Aged Care
Social Worker - Aged Care
Rhyming Riddles 1
thank you I think our clients will enjoy this very much
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Sandra
Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator
Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator
Hi!
Just wondering if anyone can suggest any games, music etc that can be downloaded and played on ipads and tablets for elderly residents, in a nursing home. I have 6 tablets that I got through a G...
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Anna-Louise
Consultant
Consultant
Zumba
Sounds like a fantastic activity. Have you also tried the Ageless Grace activities. These are activities that you can do seated in a chair. They are so much fun and really engage all the senses. Great...
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Wendy
Student
Student
How to Use Activity Surveys to Improve Resident Engagement & Program Planning
Just joined and I am loving, the information is so helpful thank-you.
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Lynette
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Daffodil day... Do you have any activities regarding this day anybody??
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Mike
Manager
Manager
Fun Riddle 19
Thankyou, these riddles are awesome, our residents love them.
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Lisa
Carer & Activities
Carer & Activities
i have just started using all your great ideas and i am very pleased to say we love it best thing i ever did was join golden carers
i started as a carer and my boss said give it a go sort out activ...
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Lynne
Activity Co-ordinator
Activity Co-ordinator
Zumba
I do armchair Zumba with my residents we use cheerleader pompoms, scarves. We do all the exercises working from the head down to the feet. I use Latin American music so its nice and catchy to move too...
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Debbie
Activity Director
Activity Director
How to Host a Western Party
Love the idea. I have done a lot of western nights but reading the ideas from golden carers give me a lot of new ideas. Thanks
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Lisa
Care Worker
Care Worker
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A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Fill out the form please
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Darla
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Recreation and Rehab Manager
How to Use Activity Surveys to Improve Resident Engagement & Program Planning
The Recreation Therapy program (Gerontology) is recently introduced in our facility. Your suggestion of survey and evaluation of programs is on track with offering the best choices in leisure. Our r...
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kirsten
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
How to Use Activity Surveys to Improve Resident Engagement & Program Planning
This is awesome. Thank you so much for refreshing my memory.
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Michelle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
How to Use Activity Surveys to Improve Resident Engagement & Program Planning
We do annual surveys of our programs and resident satisfaction survey which includes all aspects of living in care. However i do like the resident lifestyle survey shown here which is placed into the...
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Sharon
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Sporting Terms Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Sporting Terms Quiz
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10 years ago
15 Activities for Residents Who Prefer Solitude
Play the UNGAME It encourages conversing and telling stories of one's life. No winners or losers. Everyone has a story to tell about their life, The questions are really good to start sharin...
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Joshua
Manager
Manager
Drive time
Hi Ron, we have taken our group to the recycling at the tip. It was great they explained exactly what we are supposed to recycle and how it all works. There are great viewing windows at our recycling...
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Debbie
Leisure & Lifestyle Therapist
Leisure & Lifestyle Therapist
Olympic Games Visual Quiz
Done the quiz this afternoon, so many residents knew so much about previous Olympics. It was great fun.
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Audrey
Activity Department
Activity Department
Coin-Tap Chair Dance
What is the best thing to use to get coins to stick to bottom of residents
shoes?
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Maria
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
Sample Care Plan: Responsive Behaviors (Intrusive)
Yes I also have issues with our dementia residents especially for sundowners. I would appreciate if you have any more suggestions.
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Julianne
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Handmade Scented Soaps
How does this apply to work safe issue, aromatherapy & oils in nursing homes.
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kirsten
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Hi all :)
My head of department has asked me to design an "Activity Survey" for our residents to complete ……. I have done these in the past but as silly as it sounds "my mind has gone blank" Any hin...
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Julianne
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Pirate Words and Phrases
Pirate Theme Day looks very interesting,I was cleaning out our cupboard and found a box of Pirate decorations. Thanks to Golden Cares I now have all the items I need to make a great theme day at work,...
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Julianne
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Jar of Sweets Competition
Have done this many times and Residents,Staff & Visitor all enjoy this activity and so easy to do.
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10 years ago
Olympic Rings Coloring
Thanks so much for your lovely feedback Julianne! It is so much appreciated!
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Julianne
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
International Flag Decorations
Thanks so much for these templates will use them for our colouring day.
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Julianne
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Olympic Rings Coloring
Thanks for these great ideas your site is the best.
I will be doing all of the games with my team members in our nursing home,I'm sure this is going to bring lots of laughter to all.
One last thing...
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charmaine
Lifestyle Support
Lifestyle Support
I really enjoy having such a wonderful bank of resources that we can all intershare.
Many thanks to the team who keep providing and continue to source activities that we can build on .
Charmaine...
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Sherlene
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
International Flag Decorations
How can I get a copy of the flags to know what colors they are? I know some of them.
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Sherlene
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Olympic Games Visual Quiz
Thank you for the Olymic Trivia. We will be using this today in our afternoon activity.
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Guesthouse
Lifestyle Officer
Lifestyle Officer
Zumba
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: "ZUMBA"
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Wendy
Recreation therapist
Recreation therapist
Does anyone run a spiritual reminiscence program? I am after topic ideas for those with mild dementia. We have reminisced about phases of life, parents, feeling safe, friendships - these worked well...
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Corazon
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Memory Tray
Powerpoint issues? Great activity!
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Linda-Joy
Activities Co-ordinator
Activities Co-ordinator
Olympic Games Visual Quiz
thank you for this interesting quizz our clients enjoyed it greatly
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Karen
Ain, And Activity Officer
Ain, And Activity Officer
Coloring for International Day of Peace
Thank you for great resources
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Acacia
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
I run a day program in Shawnigan Lake BC and we love your website! Everyday I find a new and exciting program/project to incorporate into the day. You have made my job alot easier and for that i ap...
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Tracey
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
Doll Therapy for Dementia
How would you go about assessing if a resident is going to be suited for 'doll therapy'? Would you maybe bring the baby in for a 1:1 with the resident and see how they feel about the baby?
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Marissa
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hey, I am reaching out to any other New Zealanders who are completing or have recently completed the Careerforce Diversional Therapy Certificate. I need help understanding some of the questions so if...
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Sherryl
Nurse - Trainer/Assessor
Nurse - Trainer/Assessor
Coloring for International Day of Peace
These are wonderful resources for people with disabilities also.
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Karen
Lifestyle Lead
Lifestyle Lead
Cup and Saucer Table Decorations
Thanks for the Idea. We have a seniors week high tea coming up and we actually got our social group to create some centrepieces themselves, they look lovely.
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