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Sheree
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi, in the home which I work we are getting more and more men. Has any one got any good ideas on how to start a mens group. The men are of different levels.
Cheers Sheree
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Susan
Freelance Activity Co-ordinator
Freelance Activity Co-ordinator
Colouring-in for May
Thankyou Cathy for the advice about google images. I would never have thought of looking there for borders.x
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Karen
Lifestyle assistant
Lifestyle assistant
Doll Therapy for Dementia
During a singing session I often pass the lifelike baby doll around the group, the residents singing to the "baby". It creates a positive atmosphere and feelings of contentment. What can be more natur...
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matylda
recreation Terapist
recreation Terapist
For Pondering: You are Survivors
I love it very much Solange well said,we will have Special Morning Tea in our facility to celebrate our wonderful residents.Thank you .Matylda
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Sharon
RAO
RAO
Doll Therapy for Dementia
Agreed Nurture therapy is a much better name. We use this therapy at our facility but is not for everyone. For some of our residents it is a very beneficial activity, calming the resident and actual...
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12 years ago
Doll Therapy for Dementia
yes great article we already have introduced doll therapy don't forget to get a signed document were family agree for there loved one to have.
DMAS in Tasmania do supply lifelike dolls at a price.
c...
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Michelle
Lifestyle + Leisure Coordinator
Lifestyle + Leisure Coordinator
Doll Therapy for Dementia
....Nature Therapy or Nurture Therapy? Call it what suits the culture in which it is used. This (as for any therapy) work with, & for, some dementias but not for other types (or different resident mix...
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Dot
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Doll Therapy for Dementia
Used to love doll therapy until a resident, and those near her, became very distressed by the "dead" baby because it did not move. Now have interactive kitten, the small one. When this kitten has not...
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Claire
Recreation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
Doll Therapy for Dementia
I use doll therapy at my facility, one man who has since passed away used to sit and cuddle the doll in the evenings, it stopped him roaming the hallways, he thought it was one of his grandchildren. H...
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Debra
Volunteer
Volunteer
Doll Therapy for Dementia
I have always been an advocate of Doll Therapy however have also experienced the down side which was usually caused by individual staff who did not understand the therapeutic benefit and sabotaged the...
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jacquie
activity coordinator
activity coordinator
Doll Therapy for Dementia
l use dolls and am introducing other baby itens to our resources. l think its a valid therapy as it promotes conversation and socialising especially among the female residents and evenif they are not...
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Jacqueline
Diversional therapy team leader
Diversional therapy team leader
Doll Therapy for Dementia
I am still sitting on the fence with doll therapy. I have seen it work very successfully for some residents but I have also seen it back fire and become another behaviour issue. I think as Diversional...
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Cathy
Lifestyle Coordinator/ DT
Lifestyle Coordinator/ DT
Colouring-in for May
Try searching "page boarders" in Google images. You will find images that you can save to "picture" on your computer then print off to colour. (Do a "print pre-view" first to see if the picture is the...
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Cathy
Lifestyle Coordinator/ DT
Lifestyle Coordinator/ DT
Doll Therapy for Dementia
At our facility we use a "reborn" doll which is life-like for 1x1 or group therapy use and the usual kind of baby doll for our dementia unit were residents wander and or hold the dolls all the time. W...
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ALISON
Day Care Cordinator
Day Care Cordinator
Remembering the Clothesline
We spoke about the clothesline on Thursday at the Day Centre, i run. it was brill the ladies thoroughly enjoyed and reminisced and a few of the men commented about the washing line.
Thanks
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Susan
Freelance Activity Co-ordinator
Freelance Activity Co-ordinator
The Farmer's Cat Word Game
Yes you can change it to anything you want, e.g. in my supermarket basket, in my holiday suitcase, chuildren's names in the classroom etc.
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Judy
Activities Co-ordinator
Activities Co-ordinator
Colouring-in for May
Hello, I am using the floral photo frame for creating name plates to put on bedroom doors. The residents are doing all the work and love to complete the colouring in, and I write the name in the midd...
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Janelle
RAO
RAO
The Farmer's Cat Word Game
I have done a similar alphabet game, each resident names an item to be put into a school bag eg A Apple, B Ball, C Calculator etc. we made it a little more challenging by each having to repeat what th...
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Marie
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Demonyms Quiz
Victorians=Mexicans (south of the border)
Queenslanders = Banana Benders
West Australians=Sandgropers
Tasmanians=Taswegians
South Australians=Crow-eaters
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12 years ago
Can anyone give me an example how to complete a procedure for an activity?...Thanks
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Sally
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Armchair Travel Group Play
We have done this twice with Great Britain and France and are about to do Italy. We do some language learning, try food, watch a dvd and have the books from the Library for a few weeks. I would like t...
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Fiona
Recrecation Therapist
Recrecation Therapist
Pull To The Finish Line Horse Race
Ron the pull along horses sound great, I'm going to make them for this years Melbourne cup. Thank you.
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heather
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
Music Playlists Your Residents Will Love
Hi. In my homes we have no wifi. Is it possible to download these pieces of music into my iPad so I can use them in the homes? Thanks. Heather
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Bec
Lifestyle Officer
Lifestyle Officer
15 Uplifting Activities for People with Limited Mobility
Thankyou these ideas are great, I love "The golden Carers"
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Cathy
Lifestyle Coordinator/ DT
Lifestyle Coordinator/ DT
Remembering the Clothesline
A game that would go great with this:
Put up a line and fill with pegs.
Each player takes a turn taking off pegs with one hand, holding them the whole time and not dropping or putting any down.
Th...
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debbie
day centre coordinator
day centre coordinator
Remembering the Clothesline
This was a great activity to do with my clients. I brought in a portable clothes line and hung my washing up.
We had a great discussion about the correct techniques to hang out the clothes. Also remi...
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Lorraine
Recreational activity officer
Recreational activity officer
Whiteboard Word Challenge
I've been doing this for awhile but another way is to go through the alphabet with flowers, names, insects, animals and so on.
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Bec
Lifestyle Officer
Lifestyle Officer
Ping Pong Egg Toss
I like this idea im going to give it a go....Bec
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Bec
Lifestyle Officer
Lifestyle Officer
Remembering the Clothesline
Love the Golden Carers it makes life so much easier thankyou
Bec xx
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Judy
teacher
teacher
Remembering the Clothesline
Recently a Senior told me that if a woman was going into labor (city/urban edge Melbourne), women would hang a single nappy on their clothes line. The nappy line would wend its way to the mid wife's...
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elaine
recreation officer
recreation officer
Hi my name is Elaine and I am asking for ideas on activities for residents age between 45yrs- 55yrs(male&female),I am working in an age care facility .
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debbie
day centre coordinator
day centre coordinator
Remembering the Clothesline
love this and how so true of peoples reactions to the washing hanging outside. Even to this day my smalls remain on the clothes rack inside the house. But I live on a farm so there are no neighbours t...
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
How to Prevent Falls in Senior Care
Thank you for sharing Darla. Introducing fitness balance while entertaining is an imaginative idea. Active support allows residents to feel accomplished in line with people-centred philosophy.
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
How to Prevent Falls in Senior Care
Well done Maryann. It is comforting to know that your program inspired residents to help themselves.
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Geraldine M
Lifestyle therapist
Lifestyle therapist
I have worked in Aged care for 6 years and Lifestyle iis fairlty new to me but what a whole new world of ideas motivation you have provided
kind regards Geraldine
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Steff
Recreationist
Recreationist
Words Ending with Ship
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Words ending with "Ship"
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Ann
Care manager
Care manager
The Price is Right Game
Some great ideas will try some out with service users
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Helen
AIN
AIN
Im filling in and doing the DT position in a few weeks time and it will be the local rodeo time. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on what activities that I could do and what I could do for a di...
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Darla
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Recreation and Rehab Manager
How to Prevent Falls in Senior Care
Love this article, I plan to share the Article with our Recreation and Rehabilitation Team.
If I may share an idea our facility tried as part of balance or additional exercise to the physical game. M...
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
How to Prevent Falls in Senior Care
I have introduced a Falls Prevention Ex's Program to our Facility.
It.s not for everyone but has been very positive for those taking part. We also purchased a Wii and play Bowls. Some Redients have t...
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12 years ago
Dear Solange and All.
As where I work we have animal casino game, bingo, spinning wheel, trivia, domino, cards 21, etc table games. Would be attractive if the environment in the room would create a c...
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Karen
Lifestyle assistant
Lifestyle assistant
Did you know September 19th is International Talk like a Pirate Day? Great idea for a dress-up party!
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Vikki
Recreation/leisure&lifestyle. Also massage and aromatherapist..
Recreation/leisure&lifestyle. Also massage and aromatherapist..
How to Prevent Falls in Senior Care
What great article. Very informative, a common sense to approach to preventing falls in the activity area. I work activity/ Physio - aide so will definitely be putting this in practice.
Thank you.
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12 years ago
10 Ways to Improve Activity Participation
Hi Lisa how great is this! how can I contact you for a demo or go and see one of your sessions and change some ideas? Sound unique...this is a great website.
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12 years ago
Sensory Stimulation for Dementia Care
I already have some of the items and surely will add the herbs.
Thank you
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Therese
Occupational therapy assistant
Occupational therapy assistant
Hi My name is Therese and I work in an aged care facility working with the most beautiful people who have Dementia. I am new and really love your website.
I would really appreciate any ideas on acti...
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Thank you for the many years of wonderful ideas you’ve shared through Golden Carers. Your ideas, along with the opportunities to network with other activity professionals, have been an invaluable resource for me. Wishing your wonderful organisation all the very best.
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