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jennifer
lifestyle officer
lifestyle officer
Balloon Games
We use thongs as bats just enough extra reach without causing injury lol
Great Game idea. Jenny
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rosie
lifestyle assistant
lifestyle assistant
Sensory Stimulation for Dementia Care
I am trying my first sensory day tomorrow we can not use food for them to taste so I gathered and bagged materials from the Kitchen ( sponge , towel , wipes , paper towel etc) a bag of bathroom thing...
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Daily Attendance Forms
So Raelene what do you use
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Christina
Activity Co-ordinator
Activity Co-ordinator
Hi , is anyone a member of the Spark of Life site? If so, whats it like and is it worth joining. Solange suggested I place this query on the forum.
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Janlyn
nurse / dementia
nurse / dementia
Can anyone give me some ideas for activities designed for people with youger onset dementia, I am having trouble sourcing information for those aged in their fifties.
Many thanks...
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Jodie
Residential Care
Residential Care
Brain Teaser
This and the crossword was a great hit in my facility wish there were more to print off
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Narelle
Senior Coordinator
Senior Coordinator
Life Reflections Posters to Connect with New Arrivals
I work with clients in the community. We recently asked all clients to submit a photo of themselves either as a child or young adult. We also asked for a "few words of wisdom for the younger generatio...
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Margaret
Care Co-ordinator
Care Co-ordinator
Lovely Hanging Paper Flowers
these are great we made some for Christmas using just one large triangle and used pearlised paint to embelish. Everyone enjoyed this activity and still comment on them.
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Marg
Volunteer former carer
Volunteer former carer
Hi all
I have just recently joined Golden Carers as I volunteer with Dementia Residents, and as I thoroughly enjoy this, wish to expand my knowledge by doing Cert III in aged care.
Can anyone r...
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Marg
Volunteer former carer
Volunteer former carer
Hi I am a volunteer with Dementia residents providing activities etc (I am truly blessed to enjoy their company). Whilst having a lot of contact/carer in the past for family members with dementia, I w...
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Mary
Diversional therapist
Diversional therapist
What is Dementia? Alzheimer's Disease vs Dementia
If any one is interested there is a very good course run by the university of Tasmania. Its a free on line course and very informative and interesting.
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Christina
Activity Co-ordinator
Activity Co-ordinator
Hi, as an activity coordinator my home requires me to display a weekly program/schedule of activities and events. Its supposed to look like there is something on morning and afternoon. However I am h...
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Laura
Nurse
Nurse
Hi all,
I work in an aged care facility that supports both high care and low care residents.. we would love to start a raffle monthly that can be won by both staff and residents.. any ideas on what...
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Laura
Nurse
Nurse
Hi there,
I am an AIN studying diversonal therapy in a mixed low care/high care facility here in QLD and I am wondering if any other carer's/diversonal therapists have put on a 'show or fair day'...
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Rebecca
Recreation Therapist / Carer
Recreation Therapist / Carer
Fabric Remembrance Day Poppy
These are lovely..thank you a great idea.
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Amy
Lifestyles Co-ordinator
Lifestyles Co-ordinator
Hi all, I am starting up a movement to music falls prevent group but was wondering if anyone could suggest another name? I wanted some thing that would grab people's attention, but my mind has gone bl...
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Lorraine
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Mothers Day celebration ideas for high care
Well what wonderful Ideas ladies I am sure our residents will have fun now with those ideas.
Lorraine Many Thanks.
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Patricia
Co Ordinator
Co Ordinator
Collection of Fun Riddles
Thank you for these, our people love them.
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Christina
Activity Co-ordinator
Activity Co-ordinator
Hi does anyone have any ideas of activities that would suit a resident who used to be a keen golfer? Thanks
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Shirley
Recreation Officer
Recreation Officer
August 1st is known as the HORSES' BIRTHDAY do you have any quizzes for this? Shirley NSW (THANKYOU)
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Christina
Activity Co-ordinator
Activity Co-ordinator
Hi All, I work at a care home where we are aiming wherever possible to do person centred activities. We have a man who often talks about how he was evacuated in the war. Any ideas for activities whi...
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Marie
AIN / Leisure
AIN / Leisure
Fabric Remembrance Day Poppy
Great idea, we will be making this for our lovely clients to wear.
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Steff
Recreationist
Recreationist
20 Meaningful Activities for People Living with Alzheimer's Disease
I am putting together a doll therapy program and a baby reminisce program. I would appreciate any ideas and approaches.
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Regis Yeronga
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
would it be possible to post the 'FunRiddles' from number 1 - X1 as our residents really enjoy the interaction of working these out.
Thank you
Kind regards
Helen Butterfield
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Domenica
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Cup and Saucer Table Decorations
Hi everyone i have done a beautiful high tea party for Mothers day with flowers in tea cups also empty small jars and have the residents decorate them with coloured strings or ribbon even with paper c...
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Sheree
Activities Co-ordinator
Activities Co-ordinator
Phrases coined by William Shakespeare
And when you've done the research, Kym, please could you share it with us? Thank You!
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Match Songs with Artists: 1950s
Thanks this was great. Do you have others, like matching movies with songs?
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debbie
day centre coordinator
day centre coordinator
Mothers Day celebration ideas for high care
hi,
That's a lovely idea. It has inspired me to put a twist on mothers day celebrations. When speaking to our ladies they never had a baby shower when their babies were born. This year I am arrangi...
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Word Game 3
Residents are really enjoying these. Thanks
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Julie
Lifestyle Worker
Lifestyle Worker
A Heartfel Poem on Love and Dementia
So beautiful ,thank you for sharing :)
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Josephine
Lifestyle Manager
Lifestyle Manager
Hi Out There,
I am looking into commencing a sister nursing home utilising skype whereby residents can speak to one another. I am looking at targeting our low care residents. I am new to skype, h...
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Carole
Activities Co-Ordinator
Activities Co-Ordinator
Money Counting
I have also done this activity and to deal with the question of the blank side i glued the notes back to back and they seemed to be happy with that
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Morena
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
How to Make a Simple Piñata
That's great, and well done, this is a multicultural art & craft event. Working at Dementia Unit I have developed a Piñata Project, is a great way to introduce visual and tactile stimulation. Resid...
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Jill
Adult Day Center Director
Adult Day Center Director
Mothers Day celebration ideas for high care
I love the babies sitting around on blankets with toys--what a cute idea!
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Janet
PCA/Lifestyle
PCA/Lifestyle
Season Leaves Game
Nice idea, especially at this time of the year. I like the book mark idea.
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Janet
PCA/Lifestyle
PCA/Lifestyle
Sensory Stimulation for Dementia Care
Great idea Jacqueline. I will give bubbles a go.
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Darla
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Tactile Reminiscing Ideas
For fine motor skills, Cheereo cereal bird feeders.
I have made a plastic sewing needle and threaded with yarn.
Threaded cheereos and hung outside for the birds to eat
( deer, squirrels, ect) ....
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Ruth
Recreational Therapist
Recreational Therapist
Pampering Facials for Senior Care
To cover infection control with foot spa use the coloured scented bags from one of the cheap shops place in foot spa before filling gives aromatherapy at same time as foot spa....new bag for each resi...
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Patricia
Co Ordinator
Co Ordinator
Recycled Hoy Game
Ran this game off, very well received by clients! Thank you!
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dorothy
diversional therapist
diversional therapist
Poems for Volunteers
I love these they sum up our volunteers perfectly
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12 years ago
Movies to watch on Mother's Day
What about "stop or my mum will shoot"? that is a funny movie.
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debara
activity aide
activity aide
Lipstick & Pearls Afternoon
Awesome idea for our Mother's Tea!! Thanks so much for sharing! I'm also a new subscriber and love the ideas and sharing. Will be posting a creative art idea shortly.
Debara
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Susan
Freelance Activity Co-ordinator
Freelance Activity Co-ordinator
Easter Wreaths
We've been doing this activity too. To ring the changes we leave the circle complete and use scrunched up tissue paper to decorate the centre.
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Jackie
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Pampering Facials for Senior Care
We have a procedure process documented on each activity - the process from start to finish is documented. This will include goals, equipment, the area, staff needed & infection control measures. This...
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Judy
Activities Co-ordinator
Activities Co-ordinator
Wordplay for Memory Care
I still have a very regular group(6) that plays every Thursday afternoon for around an hour and a half. They love it. With some dementia able to play. 15 cards each, I trade in a card if they get 3...
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Sandy
Recreational Activity Officer
Recreational Activity Officer
Islands of the World Quiz
Thanks so much for sharing - great to keep with the 2014 theme. Sandy
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