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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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Natasha
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Donating for World Kindness Day
Fantastic idea- thank you for sharing!
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Natasha
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Mealtime Placemats
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Mealtime Placemats
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Ngatupuna
Activities co-ordinator
Activities co-ordinator
Decoupage on Glass
Thanks for the ideas these glasses look so amazing.
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Julia
recreational officer
recreational officer
Iced patty cakes
Scones are easy, residents love making them. They then eat them with jam and cream for afternoon tea. Cup cake icing is so much fun. I cook the patty cakes at home. I make the icing and pop it in the...
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11 years ago
Hi just wondering if anyone has any recommendations in regards to Apps that can be used either by the activities coordinator / diversional therapists to help with their role?
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Dianne
Recreation officer
Recreation officer
Friendship Bracelet
HI
With most of the beaded necklaces you can get, the beads cannot be taken off and separated....I have found. Which is a shame as this is the cheaper option. Dianne
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Elle
Operations Manager
Operations Manager
Hello everyone,
I work in aboriginal aged care and health in the middle of the western Australia. I would appreciate any suggestions to help bring the community together and how to get the clients...
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Irene
Lightworker
Lightworker
Hi,
I currently do a Seniors Chair Yoga morning at an Aged Care facility. This week I introduced them to Laughter Yoga and it was so much fun. If your facility does not run one, I feel it would be a...
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Donna
Activity Worker
Activity Worker
Hi I work in an Adult Day Care Centre and we have been asked to provide stimulating activities with no budget. What would you class as stimulating? Thanks
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11 years ago
does anyone know if it is a requirement for accreditation that daily tick sheets are completed?
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Jennifer
Lifestyle co-ordinator
Lifestyle co-ordinator
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has some ideas for physically fit men with challenging behaviours, alcohol dementia, early onset dementia, always trying to escape, post traumatic stress from Vietnam...
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vivienne
Diversional Thrapist
Diversional Thrapist
Hi I'm new to this site and new in my job as leisure and Lifestyle officer. I am about to organize a mothers day raffle. Any tips?
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MARYANN
Programs Manager/Diversional Therapist
Programs Manager/Diversional Therapist
Volunteers Luncheon Ideas
Anyone in the Wimmera Area - Minyip who are intested in Volunteering please feel free to contact Dunmunkle Lodge Minyip.
Lovely rural setting.
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Sand Bottles
Thank you for sharing Barry. There will be a video shortly on how to colour the sand.
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Balloon Bean bags
Hi Lyn, I am glad it worked for you. It was also a very successful activity in our facility. Thank you for sharing.
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Gone with the Wind Quiz
Hi Faith, I am sorry it didn't work so well for you. Have you tried: 'Group Singing', 'Nursery Rhymes Game', and 'Things That Go Together'? It may be more suitable to high care. All the best.
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Alison
Lifestyle and Liesure Coordinator
Lifestyle and Liesure Coordinator
Hi, Has anyone done a "Resident based walkathon" - tallying up residents steps that they do and plotting it on a map around Australia?
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Faith
Diversional Therapist / Lifestyle Assistant
Diversional Therapist / Lifestyle Assistant
Gone with the Wind Quiz
I found this quiz to not work with my residents they were only able to answer 1, 10 & 20 the others they drew black however most are high care but the ones that are more cognitive struggled with this...
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Golden Carers is absolutely fantastic - thank you so much. We work with blind and visually impaired groups in the UK and many of your activities can be adapted for this client group.
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