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Hayley
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Countdown to Noon!
It was a great event with the count down. The staff let off party poppers and we sang Auld Lang Syne and raised a glass of bubbly grape juice and wished everyone Happy New Year.
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Hayley
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Countdown to Noon!
We did this. We had poppers at the end of the countdown, sang Old Lang ... and had sparkling grape juice for the Happy New year toast. A great idea.
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Christine
Carer
Carer
The Scottish Farmer - A Tale of Kindness and Discovery
Great story which has been going around the internet. Apparently, on checking, it is a myth.
Sort of thing which some of the residents where I work may challenge.
A pity really as it would be an ins...
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KERRIE
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
Book Trolley
what a great idea, I'll be trying this one
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Liz
RN
RN
Does anyone have any clues as what to do about a resident who as the day goes on (generally) becomes aggressive toward certain other residents AND another residents who cries generally in the evening....
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Leanne
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
I have been working in a Lifestyle Assistant capacity for over 3 years. My new co-ordinator makes all the decisions and does not include me. Any ideas about how to approach so I can put in practice...
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Viola
Physio Assistant
Physio Assistant
Hydrating Drinks
Have the drinks made up and chilling while we sit on our chairs around the little pool doing some fun lower limb exercises, splashing and kicking our feet and legs. Then we can sit back and relax wit...
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Anne
Recreation therapist
Recreation therapist
Hi does anyone have a Planning Activity Record form , I need one for my assignment and cant find one, thankyou
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Helen
AIN
AIN
Countdown to Noon!
Well our NYE part at noon went off well. They enjoyed the finger food, drinks, old time music, disco ball, party blowers, balloons and the countdown. We had all the residents, from low care through to...
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
End of Year Message 2025
Hi Lynne, Thank you for your kind words. Our best wishes for a safe, healthy and happy New Year.
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Karen
Activity director
Activity director
I'm new to the site. Wondering about activities related to pajama party.... Any ideas?
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Verna
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Good morning, would anyone have the dimensions for fiddle mats. We would like to make some here for our residents.
Cheers and thanks Verna
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Jeanette
Regional Lifestyle Manager
Regional Lifestyle Manager
Letter Score Challenge
I play this an call it silly stabble at times I have a theme. Like Aust day then any words relating get bonus points very enjoyable
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Lynne
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
End of Year Message 2025
Thank you Solange
Yes it has been an exhausting year, especially years end. But very rewarding in the most unexpected ways. Thank you for the Golden Carers site, it has been most invaluable. Wish...
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Lynne
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
Weather Station Activities for Seniors
Another one:
Red sky at night is a sailors delight
Red sky in the morning is a sailors warning
Lynne VIC
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Lynne
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
Countdown to Noon!
I've just read this and going ahead with the balloons tomorrow. Thought to bring a large fitted sheet. I must admit we have many pylons and cross beams within our main lounge area. Tie each corner o...
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Alexandra
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Countdown to Noon!
We are having a new years day party with most of the suggestions here being used.
We are also prompting residents to write or for us to write down their wishes for the new year for themselves or t...
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Sally
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Boxing Day Boxes
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Boxing Day Boxes
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Leonie
AIN /recreational officer
AIN /recreational officer
Australian Bookmarks for Australia Day
Thanks for the wonderful idea filling in for a few weeks this activity will be great
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julie
diversional therapist
diversional therapist
Countdown to Noon!
I make a dvd of all the events, concerts, special nights, birthdays etc which residents have done through out the year and in the afternoon we have nibbles, drinks and watch it together. Families now...
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Nita
Lifestyle officer
Lifestyle officer
The Scottish Farmer - A Tale of Kindness and Discovery
what a story, i will definitely share at my work or even with my family. thank you and happy new year to golden carer family and all the DT's around the world.
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Darla
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Nursery Rhymes Quiz 1
This idea worked well and many residents sang along with the rhymes
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carmen
diversional therapist
diversional therapist
Hi All,
Just wondering if anyone knew a good place to do their cert IV in leisure and lifestyle (apart from tafe)? I have received feedback that the tafe course is more nursing based (very similar...
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Fiona
Recrecation Therapist
Recrecation Therapist
Hi There, Im wanting to run a armchair travel in February & would like to know if anyone has done this before & had any ideas on crafts to make. I would like the residents to make table decorations an...
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Ann
Health @ Lifestyle therapist
Health @ Lifestyle therapist
Remembering the Clothesline
Love it , can remember the old copper as well. thanks
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Gail
Personal carer
Personal carer
Countdown to Noon!
I have organised this as well for tea time with some games like bingo - I am just not sure how to attach the sheet to the roof so it pulls away
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11 years ago
Book Trolley
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Book Trolley/news and views
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
10 Ways to Improve Activity Participation
In the many years working in long term care facilities I never came across a management that discouraged staff holding hands with residents. Listening to a person while holding hands promotes trust an...
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jennifer
activities worker
activities worker
Beach Ball Volleyball
Fantastic idea. I will be doing this on our Australia day celebration for our Day centre. Thanks
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Susan
Freelance Activity Co-ordinator
Freelance Activity Co-ordinator
Recycled Book Pages Christmas Wreath
We made one of these last year and lots of people didn't realise we'd actually made it ourselves.
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Susan
Freelance Activity Co-ordinator
Freelance Activity Co-ordinator
Upcycled Card Decorations
Thankyou for this idea. We loved making them. We also combined the idea of the stained glass windows and stuck pieces of shiny paper and card on them.
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Susan
Freelance Activity Co-ordinator
Freelance Activity Co-ordinator
Festive Stained Glass Craft
We loved making these. Thankyou so much for sharing.
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Life Reflections Posters to Connect with New Arrivals
I would love to see a photo of your collage. Thanks for the inspiration! Kym x
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Gail
Personal carer
Personal carer
10 Ways to Improve Activity Participation
I am just a bit shocked, why is holding hands not the done thing? Sorry I had to comment as in our facility we are always holding their hands, giving cuddles and even kisses when they are in bed. They...
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Darla
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Name That Scent
Great Ideas! I have the scents alone, and snippets of materials from local fabric store, also lots of ends of ribbon, even a box of buttons.
I had not thought to combine to make them into a scent p...
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Darla
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Nursery Rhymes Quiz 1
This is a good one for reminisce- time. Answer to #1 is 4 and 20 blackbirds baked in a pie. I could remember most of these from childhood and brought back memories, and hope it can for our Residents...
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11 years ago
Letter Score Challenge
Activity has been updated and you can now download large letter tiles. Thanks for the idea Adriana!
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Helen
AIN
AIN
Recycled Dream Spring Tree
We have made a tree with all the residents faces in all the flowers. We made it nice and bright and placed it in the main dining room for everyone to see.
The residents love it and their families do...
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Helen
AIN
AIN
Countdown to Noon!
Well our party is going ahead. I have all the decorations organized, have the music and light show sorted and am planning a special lunch for the residents after our Noon party. Will post the results...
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11 years ago
Hi all, i was wondering if I could get some help on Progress notes. I am mostly writing the same info for all residents. I welcome any ideas.
Thank you
Moni
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Jo
Planned Activity Worker/Diversional Therapist
Planned Activity Worker/Diversional Therapist
End of Year Message 2025
I am so happy I joined Golden Carers. Thankyou so much all the great ideas I find to utilise in my work place at PAG. Merrry Christmas to all and Happy New Year.....
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Karen
DT
DT
Fun Riddle 13
Hi, I am writing this on behalf of the residents of Pinaroo Roma Inc, We really enjoy doing the find a words.
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Joanne
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Letter Score Challenge
I did this activity using mutiple letters in a bag, the residents picked out ten letters each and see what words they could make up, score was kept and doubled if all letters used, the winner overall...
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Joanne
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Wedding Photo Guessing Game
I have done this only I used famous people wedding photos, led into reminsicing and we had a huge wedding day with staff bringing in their photos and wedding dresses..will post some pictures later
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Adriana
Recreation Supervisor
Recreation Supervisor
Letter Score Challenge
I photo copy the letters really large 200X and then I laminate all the letters. Goo for many years.\
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Wedding Photo Guessing Game
The same can be made for baby photos. Collect them and make a game: Place one at time on display (for a couple of days) and leave a sheet of paper and pencil nearby for people to write their guesses :...
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Who sung this song? Songs from the 1930s
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Who sung this song?
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