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Geeta
Senior carer
Senior carer
12 Joyful Activities to Inspire Laughter
I am certainly going to do these activities on my next shift. I can't thank enough to golden carers for all the ideas and tips been launched regularly. Since I become member of this site I am so glad...
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Janine
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
Match Songs with Artists: 1970s
My residents just love music and sing a long, but these songs are way too recent none of the residents would know these. Songs they enjoy are My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean, My Darling Clementine, Only...
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
How to Plan Music Activities for Dementia Care
It is mis- leading to title this music therapy. A Board- Certified Music Therapist is required for music therapy programming. It would be appropriate to title this music activities. The brief mention...
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Josie
Activities well-being coordinator
Activities well-being coordinator
Match Songs with Artists: 1970s
love this idea, need to be more 50's 60's but even so it got all of us singing carer's as well. Thank you for sharing
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Jashmine
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Thank you for such great content and resources. Something for every occasion. I really love using this website.
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10 years ago
The Price is Right Game
I have been trying this activities but from another angle. I set up Park & Save Supermarket and residents was given some amount of money (Fake) like $30.00 0r $20.00 to go shopping, the challenge is y...
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Kristy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
I love this website! I use it several times per week in my role. I do have a suggestion for next year - could we have some information and resources for National Sorry Day? Thanks :)
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pauline
lifestyle coordinator
lifestyle coordinator
Balloon Keep-Up
Hi ya we have used the big balloons they are ok expensive .I use the balloons from reject shop the punching balloons they are in the party section
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Siouxsie
Engagement Facilitator
Engagement Facilitator
Cocktail Making
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Cocktails
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jane
activity provider
activity provider
Hi Everyone,
My lady's love the physical games suggested by you. ie. football, tennis, tap dancing etc.
I am now going to try MarPoolBowls but need soft balls as sometimes they get quite
excited...
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Georgina
Lifestyle Co-ordinater
Lifestyle Co-ordinater
Sensory Rain Sticks
Thank you. We will make these in craft this week. The residents love making things in craft and i think they will enjoy this activity.
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Sherlene
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Sensory Rain Sticks
Thanks for the idea! we will be making these in arts & crafts next week. Will let you know how they come out!!
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Sherrie
Recreational Therapist
Recreational Therapist
Sensory Rain Sticks
Thank you! I tried to make rainsticks once and they didn't quite sound right, but now that I see how to do the foil I will try again!
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Michelle
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Cue Cards for Dementia Care
We are also looking at using these card for patients who have had strokes and MS and that is only the spectrum we have so far. We are going to speak to our colleagues in young adult services to see if...
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Sally
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Good Morning Friends. I have a lovely gentleman in our Dementia Unit from Poland and he is an artist. I would love to do some Polish Culture with him. Does anyone have any ideas or experience in this...
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Donna
HACC Co-ordinator
HACC Co-ordinator
Hi, been asked about whether it was suitable to put up a display board outside the door to the residents room, with special photos, their age, maybe where they were born etc. It is a way to celebrate...
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sheree
ain
ain
Hi can anyone recommend a good place to do the cert 1V in leisure and health ,thanks,I am in NSW
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sheree
ain
ain
Hi there ,can anybody recommend some good DVDs for exercises ,thanks
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Donna
Recreation
Recreation
Name that Category
I've been writing down some the things that keep me laughing through the the day. I'm going to post a blog. " the things seniors say"
Father says to daughter.
How old am I?
Daughter says to dad ho...
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Darla
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Armchair Travel: A Sensory Experience for Seniors
Thank you Albert for the callofroad.com site. This one will be used in our facility.
Nice work on the English history from you tube and ideas of sandwiches and Royal Trivia for Queen Victoria Bir...
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Darla
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Balloon Keep-Up
Hello,
I use balloons; Mylar balloons, as we are unable to use latex. Could someone tell me where I could locate 90 cm balloons, which are larger ones? We have a great time with giant beach ball i...
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karen
activity specialist
activity specialist
Cue Cards for Dementia Care
Great idea thanks can't wait to give it a try
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Glenn
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Sample Activities Calendars
Here is our "Day Respite" program for May. We have Mon-Fri respite and extended programs for our more mobile/independent clients as well as a social group of ID clients (of all ages).
I hope you find...
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10 years ago
Cue Cards for Dementia Care
Thanks everyone! Yes great feedback - the communication cards are suitable for people with hearing impairment and those from non English speaking backgrounds.
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Share your Jokes
There was once a pirate captain who never once lost a battle. he sailed the seas, taking ship After ship, noone seemed to be able to defeat his crew in combat.
One day his first mate was curious abou...
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Guess the Nations – Mind Game
Residents love these kinds of quizes
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caroline
PCA Studying Cert 4 in agecare and wanting to study lifestyles
PCA Studying Cert 4 in agecare and wanting to study lifestyles
Hello Everyone
I'm studying leisure and health course company has closed there doors in receivership.
while I'm waiting for receivers to work thru booklets.
Loving your Ideas
Thankyou so much
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Patrice
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Cue Cards for Dementia Care
This is great...Love the idea...Thank you for sharing.
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Kathleen
Support Worker / RAO
Support Worker / RAO
Nursery Rhyme Quiz III
I often read a childrens nursery book to a client in a nursing home, thats mentally challenged and she cannot count properly at all but knows a lot of nursery rhythmes.
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Carol
Recreational Activity Officer Coordinator
Recreational Activity Officer Coordinator
Cue Cards for Dementia Care
Not only for people who have dementia but people who have a hearing impairment, for people whose first language isn't English, perfect idea thank you, Well Done!
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10 years ago
Cue Cards for Dementia Care
Thanks for all the feedback, it is very much appreciated!
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Jashmine
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Cue Cards for Dementia Care
perfect idea.....thank you
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Bronwyn
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Cue Cards for Dementia Care
Perfect....Great resource!!
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Amber
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Cue Cards for Dementia Care
This is great. I have found it hard to find good communication cards in the past but these are perfect. Well Done!
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Antu
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Cue Cards for Dementia Care
This is also quite helpful for people whose first language isn't english. We were just discussing this during our last meeting. Thank you very much for this!
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Satomi
Carer / Activity Coordinator
Carer / Activity Coordinator
Cue Cards for Dementia Care
Great. Thanks. Not only for people who have dementia but people who have hearing impairment would benefit from these cards. I'll talk to CNC and managers. Satomi
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10 years ago
Brand Names & Slogans Quiz 2
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Brand Names & Slogans Quiz 2
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10 years ago
Brand Names and Slogans Quiz 1
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Brand Names & Slogans Quiz 1
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10 years ago
Nursery Rhyme Quiz III
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Nursery Rhyme Quiz III
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Christine
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
10 Tips for Planning Reminiscing Sessions For Seniors
Hi I am new to Activities with the Aged, and I am loving it! I recently joined Golden Carers and have already found it useful! We recently did a reminiscing session about Games we played as kids. It w...
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10 years ago
Name that Category
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Name that Category
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10 years ago
Riddling Riddles
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Riddling Riddles
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10 years ago
Nursery Rhyme Quiz 2
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Nursery Rhymes Quiz III
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10 years ago
Zeroes In Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Zeroes In Quiz
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Sharon
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Salt Dough Magnets
What temperature do you have the oven?
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Tranquillity
Activity Co-Ordinator
Activity Co-Ordinator
Heart of Kindness
Lorna
We did this this for mothers day with patterned pages they enjoyed doing it and just loved the end result. We put crepe paper frill round and decorated it with flowers. Size of pattern was...
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Jeannie Butcher
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I was hesitant at first to sign up for another website for activities, but I have been pleasantly surprised. I truly appreciate all you do and provide. It just gets better all the time. Our residents love the word searches because they are so bold and clear. We have used many of your ideas and I’m so grateful! Thank you!
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