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Mike
Manager
Manager
Collection of Fun Riddles
Thankyou for the fun riddles , my residents really enjoy them : )
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Andrea
Lifestyle assistant
Lifestyle assistant
Is anyone able to share their gentle exercise routines? I have been using the same one (written by a physio) for awhile but am keen to get some other ideas to provide a bit of variety.
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Sandy
Recreational Activity Officer
Recreational Activity Officer
Hangman & Variations
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Hangman - a whiteboard challenge
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Ann
activity co ordinator
activity co ordinator
Family Feud Game
Hi ,
We play this game its called FAMILY FORTUNES in this part of the world. I made up questions and printed them out in a booklet . Our residents love this game, it gets everyone thinking and...
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10 years ago
The Envelope Game
I have only ever have played with up to 12 individuals. For more than this, perhaps you could use more dice and make more envelopes accordingly.
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Sharon
Activities Co-ordinator
Activities Co-ordinator
Mothers Day celebration ideas for high care
we had a fantastic day yesterday in the UK, we set up our lounge with ironing board , dolls pram nappies for the dolls ect , we had a washing line with dolls clothes on it, i had rollers in my hair w...
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Janet
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Summer Rain Colouring-in
It is so nice to come to this site and get ideas for games and activities. Our Residents have really taken to adult colouring, so finding more pictures to colour is always great! Thanks everyone fo...
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Regis Grange Wellington Point
Lifestyle Coordinator
What Business Were They In?
This is really good, gets my residents thinking. Good for brain exercises.
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Regis Grange Wellington Point
Lifestyle Coordinator
Ocean Facts and Interesting Trivia
Love all the trivia you guys put up on your site. I use it a lot at my facility.
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10 years ago
The Envelope Game
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: The Envelope Game
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Fiona
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Can I ask a question : This month we have St Patricks and Easter, normally I would decorate the activity room with the theme of the month, if there are two themes should I decorate the activity room w...
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Marsha
Recreational activity officer
Recreational activity officer
Film and Song Quiz Weather Quiz
Thank you a great activity and a fun time was had by all
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Nicole
Activity + Respite Worker
Activity + Respite Worker
Easter Bingo for Senior Care
Have just printed off A3 copies and looking forward to Easter Bingo Fun with our groups
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Patricia
teacher
teacher
Hi,
Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions as to fostering motivation in terms of increasing interest and participation in activities.? I have observed that it is very difficult to get some pa...
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Kerrie
studying Cert IV Leisure & Health
studying Cert IV Leisure & Health
Easter Bingo for Senior Care
This looks fun
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Sue
Occupation therapy assistance
Occupation therapy assistance
Easter Poster
What a great poster will print it of and get started thank you
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Georgia
caregiver
caregiver
Creative Easter Mini Wreaths
I like the wreath - so simple yet so so sweet!
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Hi. I'm an activities coordinator & rotate 3 mornings a week spent with different groups of semi-dependent residents. I've developed the activity as being a 'social' morning, when we all sit at a larg...
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carmen
diversional therapist
diversional therapist
Hi I was wondering what everyone does to celebrate Seniors Week? In the past we have not celebrated it - I would love to do something special this year for them. (Apart from organising a bus trip to e...
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Leyda
Manager
Manager
I would like to implement a sensory room, however I would like a feedback from anyone who has a sensory room on their facilities.
Has it really improve or modified any behaviours?
What tools did you...
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Deb
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
St. Patrick's Day Crossword
Love the theme crosswords and puzzles. My residents love it when I attach it tot he newsletter for each month. Give them something to work on till the following month when they get the answers :)
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Joanne
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Easter Carrots Craft
Love this idea and now I can use up my scraps of material..thank you so much...
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Anne
Activities Co-ordinator
Activities Co-ordinator
Recycled Paint Swatches Game
That is so amazing! I recently popped down to the hardware store to collect some paint swatches to make up just such a game, but wasn't sure how to make it work until reading this game idea. Thanks so...
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Kathleen
OT &PT Assistant
OT &PT Assistant
20 Meaningful Activities for People Living with Alzheimer's Disease
I am working in a small facility and the residents with the very good cognitive skills ,want to stay in their room, there fore the residents that do come out into the activity room either have variou...
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Domenica
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Who Am I Game
Would it be possible for more "Who am I" quizzes...Have a great day
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Jacqui
Activities Co-ordinator
Activities Co-ordinator
Recycled Paint Swatches Game
Off to the hardware today...thanks
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Eryl
Lifestyle Facilitator
Lifestyle Facilitator
Match Songs with Artists: 1970s
Holy Crap!!!!!! I was dancing to these last night at a gig. :(
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10 years ago
How to motivate residents in long term care
My mother is 89, almost blind due to macular degeneration. She isn't very mobile. Has copd and tires very easily. She watches tv alot. What can I do to help her feel better about her days.
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
How to motivate residents in long term care
Hi Reita, you are going through a difficult phase in your life. I have been there myself and I understand how you feel. I assume your mother is still living at home. Here are a few options: you may se...
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Maureen
activities officier
activities officier
Ukulele fun
I have joined a ukulele group and for a person who is no musical abilities I mostly love the singing but when I am not feeling on top of the world the uke gets me going Join up Learn it if I can do it...
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Ann
activity co ordinator
activity co ordinator
How to Plan Successful Activity Programs for Senior Care
Bingo suitable for Alzheimers
I made up a bingo that goes up to the number 40. I printed A5 size bingo cards and laminated them so clients can mark them with markers and they are easily wiped cle...
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Australia: Reminiscing About Life In 1915
Great lead-in for a reminiscing activity. Thanks
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July
Recreational and lifestyle officer
Recreational and lifestyle officer
Remembering the Clothesline
Great, I work in an Aged Care & this is fantastic.
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10 years ago
I need to purchase a fiddle blanket and some other items, for our cognitive impaired residents
Has anyone got any ideas or names of good suppliers? Remembering I have a budget.
thanks
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Karen
DT
DT
South American Word Search
The residents love doing these find a words. We end up helping each other and have a wonderful time
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10 years ago
Recycled Paint Swatches Game
I love this idea! Interesting because I had just come across another recycled paint swatches activity today (a garland for easter). Thanks for sharing!
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10 years ago
Shamrock Quest: Find the Answer
This sounds like a fun game, great idea! Thanks Kathie.
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10 years ago
Recycled Paint Swatches Game
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Recycled Paint Swatches Game
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Andrea
Lifestyle assistant
Lifestyle assistant
I work in a large facility spread over 4 floors and our main challenge is spending time getting residents to activities. I'm interested to hear what others do to gather people in a timely way.
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kathie
activities co-ordinator
activities co-ordinator
Shamrock Quest: Find the Answer
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: St Patricks day quiz
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Vicki
recreational facilities officer
recreational facilities officer
Balloon Tennis
I love the idea of the pool noodles being used! We do balloon tennis and make our own rackets with wire coat hangers which we bend out into a circle shape and stretch pantihose over them...the sharp b...
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Lori
Activities Director
Activities Director
I work in an assisted living facility. I need a craft idea for St Patrick's day. It needs to be useful, maybe a decoration, and not too difficult. The residents don't want to do anything that looks...
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Reminiscing: The Early Days of Black & White T.V
This was a great topic for our weekly session. Thank you
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10 years ago
10 Principles of the Montessori Approach for Dementia Care
Hi Debbie, thank you and welcome!!
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Adelina
Recreation Activity Officer
Recreation Activity Officer
Match Songs with Artists: 1970s
Great idea, but a little bit too modern. 50's till 70's would be a good ideal. Thanks for sharing.
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10 years ago
10 Principles of the Montessori Approach for Dementia Care
So much information, ideas that create food for thought. Finally have access to your wonderful site. . Thanks Golden Carers.
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Margaret
Careworker-AIN
Careworker-AIN
Salt Dough Beads
Great activity. All enjoyed this activity
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