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11 years ago
Sample Care Plan: Responsive Behaviors (Intrusive)
Wondering why such a big burden is put on the Activities Assistant at all the facilities to cope with such a diverse range of needs, when there is supposed to generally be a reasonable ratio of staff...
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Leila
DT
DT
Balloon Games
we use foam pool noodles cut in half, our residents love it.
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Kim
Diversional Therapist / tafe teacher
Diversional Therapist / tafe teacher
Recycled Hoy Game
Hi guys,
We too play this game however I put the sheet landscape and have 3 of each suit.... I also make sure the suits are in rows of the same suit to make it easier to find eg... A row of spades, t...
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Sandy
Recreational Activity Officer
Recreational Activity Officer
Family Feud Game
Thank you for sharing this idea. I have been wanting to run this without having to buy the board game. :)
Cheers, Sandy
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Cathy
Lifestyle Coordinator/ DT
Lifestyle Coordinator/ DT
HI everyone, I have to set up an induction/ orientation check list to use when new lifestyle staff (usually untrained) start. Any ideas? I guess the usual documentation training, where equipment is k...
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Erica
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
IBingo Free
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: IBingo Free
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Jodie
Residential Care
Residential Care
Words in Words Group Game
We have played this game for years. To make it more personal I use the full name of residents playing the game. eg Jonathon Micheal Smith
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Sally
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
I'm starting a Hand and Foot spa room in the Low(ish) Care section in which I work. One for ladies and one for men. Ladies are easy but men are more tricky. I'm calling it "The Man Cave" and I think i...
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julie
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Stories Out of a Hat
We do a similar thing and call it show and tell. residents bring something that they value and show and talk about the item. This also gets the conversation going.
Julie
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Irene
Planned Activity Support Worker
Planned Activity Support Worker
Men’s Club Outings
I would like more craft activities for a men's shed PAG ,,,
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Snoezelen Rooms and Sensory Environments for Dementia Care
Hi Julie, lava lamps can be bought on this link: http://www.lightingsuperstore.com.au/category/lava-lamps/67
They cost approximately $30 plus shipping; about $10 dollars. Gumtree and EBay sell them t...
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Jodie
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Snoezelen Rooms and Sensory Environments for Dementia Care
Hi, we are looking to create a Sensory room & are having trouble finding out where to purchase lava (& similar) lamps. We are in the Gippsland region. Any suggestions would be welcome. :)
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Italian Themed Party Ideas
Hi Josephine, what a great idea! Congratulations!
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Josephine
Lifestyle Manager
Lifestyle Manager
Italian Themed Party Ideas
Thanks for these ideas. I have been able to download some Italian opera from YouTube, mainly Andrea Boccelli and will be inviting all to an afternoon at the Opera, all to dress up, turn the lights do...
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Erica
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi all,
I am sure your resident's really enjoy playing bingo. It is a great activity that gets everyone involved and is really great for our patients cognitively.
I thought i would share with yo...
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Lifestyle
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi all :) does anyone know how to do a lifestyle yearly budget? I need to submit one in 2 days? errrrrrrr
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11 years ago
Liz
I work in a 70% Italian facility and am finding it hard to find activities that they really enjoy as they like to sit like the old days in their own little groups and either watch T.V , chat or s...
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Karen
Activity director
Activity director
I'm looking for a simple activity to add to our Fathers Day activity. Last year we made paper airplanes and had a flying contest from our balcony.
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Maree
Planned Activity Group Co-ordinator
Planned Activity Group Co-ordinator
20 Meaningful Activities for People Living with Alzheimer's Disease
An activity that our residents enjoy is hitting a balloon with fly swats, they will get increased exercise as they reach out to hit the balloon, purchased alot of fly swats and labeled them for activi...
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Has anyone done a craft activity using magazine clippings & other such bits and pieces to make a patchwork puzzle? I was picturing drawing the outline of the artwork on a large canvas, and specifying...
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Does anyone include acupressure in their therapy? I'm mostly thinking about hand massage. Thanks
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Hi. Can anyone advise about offering physical therapy ie the type that can be used in aged care, where to get qualifications or what qualifiations are needed etc? I'm interested in acupressure and was...
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sharon
activities co-ordinater
activities co-ordinater
Trees of the World Quiz
I am a activities co-ordinator in Cornwall England, these quizers are so handy thank you
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Theresa
care worker
care worker
Winter Craft – Snow Flakes
Love the snow flakes look great on windows
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Fiona
activity co-ordinator
activity co-ordinator
Has anyone have a blank monthly calendar template i can use for a 7day program , thanks
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sue
Activities coordinator
Activities coordinator
is there a consent form for gaining permission in using peoples information for training purposes.
I am doing the diversional therapy course and need to have consent everytime I use peoples informati...
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
I bought some fittings to make some tiered plates. I've tried drilling through one plate and it snapped...has anyone made their own?
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Kathleen
Care Facilitator
Care Facilitator
Winter Reminiscing
You can play a you tube video of a fireplace loop on the tv so you can all have the beauty of a fireplace without the hazards!
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Satomi
Carer / Activity Coordinator
Carer / Activity Coordinator
School Days Reminiscing Cards
Thanks for making easier to prepare and conduct for "School Days" reminiscing activity. As I wasn't educated in Australia, I was a bit uncertain what kind of questions were appropriate. Now, I can u...
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Dianne
Recreation officer
Recreation officer
Matching Shapes
Hi. This looks a good idea to use on my high care group. I will make my own (due to budget restraints at centre) and try it out.
Dianne
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MARYANN
Programs Manager/Diversional Therapist
Programs Manager/Diversional Therapist
13 Reminiscing Themes for Seniors
I use Reminiscing a lot even in and during other Group or 1;1 Sessions - great conversation starter.
Also Residents like to know something that you remember too
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Michele
Coordinator
Coordinator
How to Conduct a Reminiscing Session
Great ideas for reminiscing with clients. often unrelated activities lead to reminiscence but organising a dedicated session brings more client involvement.
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Eily
Lifestyle coordinator
Lifestyle coordinator
Mealtime Placemats
Fantastic idea, im hoping this can be used without breaching the privacy and confidentiality of our clients.
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Jodie
Residential Care
Residential Care
Beach Reminiscing
I absolutely love this sight. I check my emails everyday hoping to see one from here.............. The information and activities are the best, I use them all the time :):):):):)
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Alla
Recreational Therapist
Recreational Therapist
Stories Out of a Hat
Agree with the previous lady re: "could you please give some examples of the kinds of things that are written on the notes".
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Karen
Activity director
Activity director
Wedding Photo Guessing Game
We made a sweetheart tree with all the wedding photos. We made hearts and glued the scanned photos and then hung the photos on a tree with lights. We kept it up all week around Valentines Day. They lo...
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11 years ago
Hi guys..brain freeze...need help, I want to create a monthly activity sheet..is there any times that for example excerise is best?? What should I be looking at putting into one day?? Any suggestions...
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The Price is Right Game
I've been playing The Price is Right at our facility for a couple of years. I grab boxes and cans from my kitchen. I make signs with three prices and the residents guess the correct one. I also place...
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Leona
ECA/DT
ECA/DT
any comments welcome please
How might your own personal values and attitudes regarding leisure recreation and play impact on your role as a leisure and health worker..........
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Darla
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Mealtime Placemats
Thank You Natasha.
I will take this idea to our team and village.
What a wonderful resource. Very Creative.
Darla
Columbia Garden Village
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Josephine
Lifestyle Manager
Lifestyle Manager
Handmade Scented Soaps
Hi Judy, what a lovely activity ! Thanks for sending this in for others to try. Cheers Jessie
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Faith
Diversional Therapist / Lifestyle Assistant
Diversional Therapist / Lifestyle Assistant
15 Uplifting Activities for People with Limited Mobility
Is there any suggestions for people confined to Princess chairs majority don't speak or don't interact but this can change from moment to moment I find manicures work well but I can't do this all the...
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Judy
Diversional therapist
Diversional therapist
Handmade Scented Soaps
A new activity has been submitted by Judy: Soap Making Recipe
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Jill
Facility Manager
Facility Manager
Poems by Robert Burns
these are great. I am putting a poem in our resident newsletter each month.
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