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Del
activities officer
activities officer
Share your Jokes
What do you call a sleeping bull? Bulldozer
What do you do when you sit under a cow? A pat on the head
Why do eggs do not tell each other jokes? Because they crack each other up
Why do deer need b...
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Tranquillity
Activity Co-Ordinator
Activity Co-Ordinator
Sun-catcher Hearts
i think these are lovely am going to do these for mothers day :-)
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10 years ago
DIY Painted Mugs
I actually did this with my group a few months ago but the drawings washed off after a few washes. I actually had the clients put their names on mugs with what they drink, ie June coffee white one su...
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10 years ago
What's In the Bag
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: What`s In the Bag
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Recycled Dream Spring Tree
Hi Teresa, regarding the Spring Tree you could try making the trunk longer. or trimming the flowers' templates a little. I hope your clients have fun doing it. Best wishes.
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10 years ago
Life Reflections Posters to Connect with New Arrivals
Thanks for your feedback Lesley, much appreciated!
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Lisa
Activity Coordinator
10 Tips for Planning Reminiscing Sessions For Seniors
Our local public library has 3 suitcases full of reminiscence items that aged care facilities can borrow free of charge. They were put together by someone working at the local museum. The themes are d...
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nalini
personal support worker
personal support worker
Indian Chai Tea Recipe
thanks awesum chai recipe which i always enjoy drinking
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Lesley
Recreation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
Life Reflections Posters to Connect with New Arrivals
What a great idea. I work in a centre with clients before they get to the Nursing Homes and l think it would be a great idea to start now, whilst they can have all the input into what they want in the...
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Rosemary
Dementia Practitioner
Dementia Practitioner
Songs for Seniors Quiz
Thank you Joanne. I know what it's like to put so much time into something like this and it's very much appreciated.
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10 years ago
Sensory Spaces & Boxes for Memory Care
Thanks for the feedback ladies, this is much appreciated.
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10 years ago
Life Reflections Posters to Connect with New Arrivals
I love the 'Key to Me' form, that's a great idea. Thanks so much for the feedback Deidre!
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Deidre
Lifestyle Co-ordinator
Lifestyle Co-ordinator
Life Reflections Posters to Connect with New Arrivals
Thanks for sharing Cheryl, what a great idea! I would love to do this with the Residents at my Facility.
Deidre.... Southern Cross Care - southern Adelaide region.
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Deidre
Lifestyle Co-ordinator
Lifestyle Co-ordinator
Life Reflections Posters to Connect with New Arrivals
Thank you so much for the great idea! Our Resident's families together with the Resident fill out a "Key to me" form when they arrive that contains a lot of the information for us to start to get to...
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Binubia
Activities coordinator
Activities coordinator
Easter Quiz - Mixed Religious / Secular
My residents love this Easter trivia
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Maureen
activities officier
activities officier
Creative Thinking Exercises
Brilliant although I did not use all exercises with all clients but overall response was great.
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10 years ago
Sensory Spaces & Boxes for Memory Care
I found all these ideas are really great fun and I am sure my residents @ nursing home they will enjoy them Also help to refresh my knoladge and skills please send me more ideas I really appreciate...
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Joanne
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Air Swimming Fish
These are quite large and can be purchased from ebay, come from China
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Joanne
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Mulitcultural Songs
Of course I forgot the most important one...Brazil - I Go To Rio
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Fidelma
activity co ordinator
activity co ordinator
hi fellow members, any ideas for me on starting a workshop,theme being Journey through life or any other ideas using art, or crafts something simple but effective that could be mounted on wall....
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Christine
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
One-on-One Checklist to Record Monthly Visits
Yes I agree with Jackie,
Thank you...this from is great for volunteers to use in our facility for the one on one visits.
I appreciate the from being in word version too.
It is a great tool in assi...
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Astrid
Lifestyle Co-ordinator
Lifestyle Co-ordinator
Leprechaun Craft for St. Patrick’s Day
I laminated the pieces of the decorated leprechaun to then blu tack to the wall except for the face which had cotton wool. Its part of this years st patricks day display which was put up in the weeks...
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St
DT
DT
Mulitcultural Songs
Fiji Island Isa Isa Vulagi Lasa Dina.. Along The Beach In Fiji A Beautiful Maiden Is Waiting For Me. Well done golden cares we really love your web site.Thankyou Louise
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maria
studying dt
studying dt
Easter Poster
I have printed the poster using different coloured paper and it looks fantastic! I am also laminating them so i can use them again. Thank you
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jane
activity provider
activity provider
Songs for Seniors Quiz
What a wonderful job you've done. I'm exhausted just reading it all.
Even the lyrics are available to us.
Thank you.
Jane
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Joanne
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Mulitcultural Songs
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Mulitcultural Songs
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10 years ago
How to Plan & Implement an Induction & Orientation Program
Thanks Patrice, I very much appreciate your feedback.
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Sharron
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Easter Bingo for Senior Care
Hi I have been a member for several years and I love Golden Carers and appreciate the help that is always available at my finger tips. I am looking forward to using the Easter Bingo. Happy Easter to y...
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michelle
receation therapist
receation therapist
The Origins of common Superstitions
thanks for the great resources, my residents love quizzes, and any word games.
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Patrice
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
How to Plan & Implement an Induction & Orientation Program
Thank you so much Talita. I am so honored that you took my issue and made a program for myself and others to benefit from. Thanks again. I love this site and the people who work for us out here in the...
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Satomi
Carer / Activity Coordinator
Carer / Activity Coordinator
How to Plan & Implement an Induction & Orientation Program
Thank you for the detailed information. Currently I am studying a unit called Leadership in Health Care and this information is very useful once I need to attend the interview and beyond. Satomi
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Joanne
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Songs for Seniors Quiz
Thank you all for enjoying this resource, can be used over and over again and hopefully has inspired you to try some of your own.
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Julie
General manager
General manager
Songs for Seniors Quiz
You are amazing -thank you so much for a fantastic resource.
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Activities - Bedingfeld Park Inc
Aged Care
Aged Care
Enhancing the Senior Living Experience with Pets
We are very fortunate, as one of our hotel staff members has 2 small beautiful, well behaved little dogs that trot around after her all during her shifts. They are more than happy to sit a while here...
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Activities - Bedingfeld Park Inc
Aged Care
Aged Care
Air Swimming Fish
Oh I soooo want one :)
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Jacqui
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Virtual Camping Reminiscing Activity
great fun idea thanks will be doing this at work
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10 years ago
Easter Carrots Craft
Thanks for your feedback, please send photos when you make them, we'd love to see how they turned out!
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Paula
RLO
RLO
Hangman & Variations
I play hangman all the time with my residents, i write a topic on the whiteboard such as All about Australia they love it, great activity .
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Susan
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
Hangman & Variations
Hi
I have played this often. Thanks for offering other suggestions as spiders, beetles etc.
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Rebecca
Diversional Therapy Corrdinator
Diversional Therapy Corrdinator
Hi there!! I am just wondering what resident to staff ratio do you all use for activities and what is an industry standard?? I am unable to really find any information at the moment on the internet ab...
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Sandy
Recreational Activity Officer
Recreational Activity Officer
The Origins of common Superstitions
Thank you for this detailed idea. We will do this tomorrow and I expect it will generate lots of discussions.
Sandy.
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10 years ago
10 Tips for Planning Reminiscing Sessions For Seniors
Me agradan mucho sus artículos. Ansiosa por poner en práctica las actividades para mis padres.
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
I found a great site for pictures of old gadgets -http://www.museumoftechnology.org.uk/expand.php?key=1207.
Last session we discussed the old glass bottles & cans that were popular Aussie brands - we...
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Kathleen
Supervisor/ Activity Coordinator
Supervisor/ Activity Coordinator
Easter Carrots Craft
These are wonderful. I think I might put jelly beans in mine.
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Did anyone see Catalyst the other night? It was beautiful! About music reminiscing - its worth looking up online
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Suzanne
Lifestyle and Volunteer Co-ordinator
Shamrock Quest: Find the Answer
I draw a large 3 leaf clover on the white board then put one word of a triplet in one leaf and ask residents to complete the triplet - eg. ready, set..., Tom, Dick....., lock, stock...,mind, body...he...
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