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Elizabeth
Recreation Officer/AIN
Recreation Officer/AIN
Easter Carrots Craft
Love this idea, can't wait to make them with the residents
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Regis Grange Wellington Point
Lifestyle Coordinator
Easter Poster
Love this poster using it next week for Easter decorating the walls at my facility.
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Virtual Camping Reminiscing Activity
Well done everyone! The best about this activity is that you can change the theme. The sky is the limit: Virtual visit to Buckingham Palace, Virtual dinner with a Celebrity, Virtual Hiking, and others...
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Can anyone recommend a cd or a song list with suitable sentimental songs to encourage a sing-along, perhaps also one that encourages a bit of movement? :)
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
We have a weekly activity called 'chit chat'. It starts with a coffee & snack, and then a singalong with a visitor/ a travel dvd/ a guest speaker etc. Its becoming increasingly difficult to fill the c...
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10 years ago
HI I provide activities for 40 high care residents in a residential facility, majority of residents have a diagnosis of dementia and to.provide meaningful activities I find one on one sessions more be...
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Pauline
Recreation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
Hi
I have been asked if there is anything I need for activities as my workplace has a surplus and this is very rare that they ask me what I need for diversional therapy there any thing your facility...
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Joanne
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Tactile Reminiscing Ideas
I can now cheat on the beach theme and use the Kinetic sand, the looks on the residents faces is priceless...there is a cheaper version at KMart - $5 which is similar. KMart also have kinetic sand in...
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Joanne
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
13 Reminiscing Themes for Seniors
I like using visual aids with my reminiscing...for example I took a toolbox in with old tools that had the men reminiscing and to offside that for the ladies I had an old beauty case and filled it wit...
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Sherlene
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Easter Quiz - Mixed Religious / Secular
Thanks for the ideas and the quizzes.
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Diane
Recreational Activities Officer
Recreational Activities Officer
Virtual Camping Reminiscing Activity
I did this activity today with my high care residents.
We used a white board to list the items. One lady decided the destination and then we went around the room and one by one added items to the...
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Mike
Manager
Manager
Basic Salt Dough
Thankyou for the recipe, its great because it can be used for lots of activities.
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Mike
Manager
Manager
The Envelope Game
Thankyou, sounds like a fun new game to play and as you say brings on great discussions.
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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
Tips for Writing 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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Thank you very much to Golden Carers for creating such an informative website. You have assisted me and my colleagues in developing a fun and engaging activities programme that is meaningful and interesting for our residents. You are also our plan B in the event that plan A does not go as planned. We strongly advise all activity workers to join you.
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