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heather
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
Free Music Playlists for the Elderly
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
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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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11 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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11 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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11 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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Belinda
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Talk like a pirate day!
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Talk like a pirate day! 19th September
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Sharon
RAO
RAO
Poetry Club
We have poetry read once a week, and the residents really enjoy this activity. They especially enjoy listening to Banjo Patison, and many are able to recite verse's, and these are medium to high care...
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Adrian
Activity Officer
Activity Officer
Horse Race Game
We use a similar activity on Cup Day to kick off ou Funny Money Month. We have residents choose a number horse from 1-6 which they recieve a laminated number. We then have races in differtent ways. I'...
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Joanne
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Respect for the Aged Day - Japan
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Respect for the Aged Day - Japan
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Josie
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hello, my name is Marissa and I started working as an Activities Coordinator in February after being in Reception for two years. The question I have may be a controversial topic but here goes..
I h...
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Kim
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
13 Reminiscing Themes for Seniors
I find all stories told by our elderly to be fascinating ,educational and inspiring.
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Judy
teacher
teacher
Toys for Boys
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Toys for Boys
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11 years ago
Hand Massage & Nail Care
My clients are high care & with dementia and don't seem to take interest in doll therapy as a group. But on one:one they get involve for a short time caressing and go on humming the sing-a-long. I bat...
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11 years ago
does anybody have an idea o how to put on a ballroom dance and have some professionals coming in to do some of their ball dancing steps? who should one approach? I also would like to have the men's sh...
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Ann
recreation
recreation
Beach Reminiscing
I have just found this site, what great ideas you all have .
Josephine our residents are going to love your idea i thought about bringing some shells and sand in and maybe a colourful beach unbrella...
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Violet
Activity officer
Activity officer
Hello everyone my name is violet. I have never worked in this field before. I was just employed as an activity officer in a care home for the elderly I will be starting work on Monday. Can anyone plea...
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Left & Right Game - Christmas
Hi. Where's the instructions? :)
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Patricia
Co Ordinator
Co Ordinator
Free Music Playlists for the Elderly
Hi Ivan, even though in Australia, near Brisbane, no bias, we love Scottish & Irish music, former Tasmanian, love it there also! Hope we can connect via computer! Thank you!
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Sharon
RAO
RAO
Play Dough Crafts
I add some essential oil to the dough, lavender or something pleasing to the nose, and food colouring if you do not want to paint afterwards. Our Physio was very impressed as the dough can be used by...
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Sharon
RAO
RAO
Salt Dough Beads
Well done I am going to try this activity with my residents.
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Danielle
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Stealing Bundles Card Game
I played this with my day centre group and it was a huge success. The noise level and laughter kept increasing as the afternoon went on.
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ivan
manager
manager
Free Music Playlists for the Elderly
This is a great thing. We also love music at any time. I present a weekly radio show featuring this type of music, hymns, singalongs, simple quizzes. As we're in Scotland there is a slight bias toward...
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Maria
Recreation therapist
Recreation therapist
What is Dementia? Alzheimer's Disease vs Dementia
this is very informative,thanks
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Anjanie
Recreation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
We have a program called the Photo Star Cafe. We do it on a monthly basis. Part of the program involves a game of trivia. The winner is the Photo star of the month. A picture is taken and placed on th...
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Tania
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
What is best practice regarding Mothers and Fathers day gifts to residents? If our facility is considering a small gift on Mothers Day, should it be to just the Mothers or to all the women? Likewise o...
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Zylma
carer
carer
i am studying Cert.IV in aged care any ideas for a workplace project in nursing home Please... Thanks!
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11 years ago
Free Music Playlists for the Elderly
I used this activity weekly, Play U Tube, take request from all the residents individually , have a chat about the song/singer, reminisce ,, always great to liven things up and have some fun and the...
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