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MARYANN
Programs Manager/Diversional Therapist
Programs Manager/Diversional Therapist
Benefits of Intergenerational Activities: Program Planning & Activity Ideas
We have a program called Connect - this is where 1 or 2 residents interact in the classroom once a fortnight with the students at the local Primary School, the school students also visit on a fortnig...
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Vicki
recreational facilities officer
recreational facilities officer
Abayomi Rag Doll
My residents loved this, and so did we! A perfect way to use up scrap fabrics. We also made little necklaces with large beads. Will be doing this again...next will make sure we have all the correct pi...
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Hayley
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Mini Baked Alaska
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Make, cook and eat
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Natasha
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Hello,
Has anyone celebrated Wattle Day before?
Would love to hear any activity suggestions or ideas to help celebrate.
Thank you!
Natasha
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Debbie
recreation director
recreation director
AFL Footy Tipping Fun
Hello, I'm new to this site and I guess a little confused about footy tipping. Is that soccer, rugby or american football?
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Jessica
Volunteer and Nurse
Volunteer and Nurse
Sundowning: Symptoms, triggers & strategies
Something I have frequently discovered works well, is to commence something relaxing after lunch, eg music, video, etc in a group setting with the lights dimmed and the enviroment otherwise quiet. Hav...
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11 years ago
AFL Footy Tipping Fun
Hi Debbie,
This activity was posted by a member in Australia - it relates to AFL (Australian Football League), which is a very popular football code in Australia. It is different to soccer, rugby a...
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Candice
Allied Health Assistant
Allied Health Assistant
10 Ways to Improve Activity Participation
Hi all,
I'm a therapy assistant in little ole Meekatharra of Western Australia and I conduct activities for the residents of the Aged Care Hostel each Wednesday. I am completely green to this and s...
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Cathy
Lifestyle Coordinator/ DT
Lifestyle Coordinator/ DT
Hi everyone, I have a handy hint. I have found a that "Google Translate" is the best I have found for translating languages. Not only does it give you the translation in that countries written word bu...
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VICKIE
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Senior School Performance
We take our clients to the local high school eisteddfod and they love it. If you use google you can probably find one in your local district. They talent is awesome and they dont charge for seats. D...
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Daniela
Lifestyle Worker
Lifestyle Worker
Multicultural Day - More Ideas for International Day of Peace
Where can I find the templates for the Dove and your peace sign as I'm considering doing this activity for our Day centre Thanks
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Elizabeth
Activity Director
Activity Director
I have been asked to do an inservice for the staff in the whole building and I have never given one before so are there any suggestions out there....HELP
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Enhancing the Senior Living Experience with Pets
I have heard from many professionals, and seen for myself, the transformation people make around animals. There is a safety net that surrounds the interaction. There is no judgment, no tone of voice,...
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
15 Minutes to Share...
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: 15 Minutes to share...
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simone
Recreational Officer
Recreational Officer
13 Reminiscing Themes for Seniors
another great topic is the old time dances, this leads into music, fashion, dating etc
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Marie
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi
I work 30 hours a week, with 54 high care residents. I find that this is not enough hours - any tips for time management?
My contract has potential for more hours, I've just followed on from the...
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Patricia
Recreation officer
Recreation officer
How to say Grandma and Grandpa in different languages
Hi in Malta grandparents, Nanna and Nannu for both
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cheryl
Lifestyle tam member
Lifestyle tam member
Bow Ties for Father's Day and Special Events
Love the bow ties, the men at our facility will love them, a great fathers day gift, you can always find craft for the women but I feel the men can be left out. Does anyone have easy activities, craf...
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Erica
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Senior School Performance
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Senior school performance
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rhea
day centre support worker
day centre support worker
Laminating Leaves
We did this laminated leaves project in early winter. Many of the leaves were collected from a tree on site that had a particularly spectacular autumn showing this year and had really dtawn everyone's...
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Peta
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
To Darla regarding Orange Sensory, No documented evidence of this promoting appetite but residents experience warm scented towels, wash hands/face - a practice from their past and are relaxed and rea...
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Jacqueline
Divisional Therapist
Divisional Therapist
Spot the Differences Contest
My residents love the spot the difference sheets. Great for in between group activities. Jackie
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MARYANN
Programs Manager/Diversional Therapist
Programs Manager/Diversional Therapist
Mandala Activities for the Elderly
At present we have an Art Program - using acrylics - l am looking to intoduce this(Mandalas) to a select few Residents who are intereted
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Darla
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Orange Sensory Experience
good morning,
wonder if the orange scent induces appetite?
I use microwave with damp disposable towelettes for a few seconds (watch for heat on skin!), it works when we do not have warmers.
o...
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Doris
Recreation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
I am a Recreation Therapist offering private customized one to one visits to seniors who live in their own home or in a care facility. I'm looking for a tag line or a few simple words to describe the...
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Doris
Recreation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
15 Activities for Residents Who Prefer Solitude
I worked in a care facility that ran a Seniors "Spin Class". It was lead by a Recreation and Occupational Therapy staff member. The stationary bicycles came in two styles an upright regular bike or no...
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debbie
day centre coordinator
day centre coordinator
Hi,
I am interested in putting in a sensory activity that involves blocks of scents that are heat in a warmer. The company is "Scentsy" and you can buy the warmer and scents what are non toxic, and t...
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Julianne
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Hello, I'm looking for a template for activities for the month. Would you be able to help out as this would be helpful as I'm doing my Cert IV course and would like to make an Activities Programe up...
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11 years ago
Share your Jokes
A man says to his doctor "Doc ....I think I'm a teepee"
"Really" says the doctor
"Yeah and some days I think I'm a wigwam"
The doctor says "I think you're two tents"
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Today I started chatting to my group - 'whats one thing you like about yourself?'. They struggled with this - I said 1 about myself, then asked for someone else's input...silence. Then I picked out a...
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Megan
Aged Care Worker
Aged Care Worker
Mandala Activities for the Elderly
We have been using these at our facilities, the residents find this relaxing and enjoyable.
I give the resident a Clipboard with the image to colour in and a container of pencils.
This is particular...
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Whare Aroha CARE
Life Style Coordinators
Life Style Coordinators
20 Meaningful Activities for People Living with Alzheimer's Disease
Love love these ideas there great.We have found a use for old scratched Cd,s making them into photo mobiles covering only one side with there photo leaving the other side to shine in the sunlight the...
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Hello. Our spring fair is coming up & we have an un-themed parade of decorated electric carts & wheellie walkers. Does anyone have suggestions for decorations for those who want to join in, but dont h...
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Steff
Recreationist
Recreationist
Between a Rock and a Hard Place Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
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Margaret
Personal Carer/Diversional Therapy
Personal Carer/Diversional Therapy
I am looking at entering back into the Aged Care sector after a 5 year absence and just need to update with the industry to see where things are at NOW....I previously worked in a Queensland nursing...
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julie
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
The Role of Assessment in Person-Centered Care
Hi, just finished reading article, and is as i do but was good to refresh the old memory box. Thanks
Julie
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Dining Room Cafe
Great idea Marion, thank you for sharing.
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Bluecare
Diversional Therapy
Diversional Therapy
Dining Room Cafe
This is such a great idea. we have Cafe 1 open every monday morning in a multipurpose room that is permanantly set up as a cafe as we have the room. the residents really enjoy cafe and we have visitin...
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SUSAN
Lifestyle Support Manager
Lifestyle Support Manager
Dining Room Cafe
Sounds lovely - such an enriching experience and something which our older residents took great delight in doing when they were younger.
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Donna
Diversional therapist
Diversional therapist
Donna
Hi
Just started doing Activities with residents. Does anyone have any suggestions to help with dementia residents find their room. It would be nice to make it suit individuals.
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Katrina
Nurse Unit Manager
Nurse Unit Manager
Hello everyone.
At our recent resident and reps meeting the residents requested to have a coffee machine.
I would like to know, does any else have one, what brand works the best, do you let the res...
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Kevin
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Gentle Chair Exercises DVD
Hi. Thank you so much for the DVD. I was a little bit concerned about buying it as some of the reviews stated that their residents couldn't understand the accent. I decided to buy it and see how it we...
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Shirish
Administration Coordinator
Administration Coordinator
Hi, we are currently seeking a large digital clock that has the day, date and time on it. Believe it or not this has been hard to locate at a reasonable price. Can I get some feedback as to what is co...
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Stephanie
Activities
Activities
Armchair Travel: A Sensory Experience for Seniors
We have enhanced dining once a month ..decorate, music, and menu??? Any ideas for September????
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Robyn
Poetry Facilitator
Poetry Facilitator
Guest Speakers in Residential Care
Great read - the more outsiders coming in - the richer we all are because we form a connecting web with the larger community.
The Henry Lawson Society offers brilliant entertainment. Your local Rotar...
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Stephanie
Activities
Activities
150 Describing Words to Use in Care Plans
wow..love this site..so HELPFUL!!!!!
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