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Roxy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
How do others have a resident's life style profiles presented? We have it as part of their care plan, but they are not well viewed or utilised. We have tried putting them out for staff reading. Does a...
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Kevin
Volunteer
Volunteer
Can you help me with the copyright rules regarding lyrics to songs? Is permission to display lyrics on a screen for residents for follow along with the (use in-house)? It is probably a complicated iss...
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Taryn
Activities coordinator
Activities coordinator
Hi I work in community aged care and was wondering how everyone gets around copy right laws with playing dvds and documentaries etc?
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12 years ago
How to Run Successful Resident Council Meetings
Thank you solange for this I found it very interesting and helpful.
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jane
student/lifestyle and health
student/lifestyle and health
Easter Wreaths
just renewed my membership and found this idea thanks guys, its such an invauable resource
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Michelle
Divertional Therapist
Divertional Therapist
Hi everybody,
I'm looking for a simple way to review a activity and create less paper work. What are the appropriate questions to ask with out being so repetitive
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12 years ago
Ukulele fun
To Robert
Sorry to hear about Mike - I have purchased couple of his books when I was just starting out to learn to play the uke -
I do ukulele most Friday pm - we have lot of fun, I play yesteryea...
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Diane
Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator
10 Ways to Improve Activity Participation
I just love this idea, will put it to my volunteers doing Group visits.
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Natalie
program support worker
program support worker
World Oceans Day Poster
We have as a group started this activity and glued them to a piece of calico...... It looks amazing Thank you
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debara
activity aide
activity aide
Animal Facts for World Animal Day
Love this idea especially the addition of animal pictures!! Thanks so much for sharing!
Debara
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Rajwanee
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Word Bingo
We play Hoi which is the same as Bingo but with cards.
Use old packs of cards. Make up mixed sets of 8. Glue on an A4 and laminate. Use a pack of extra large Cards shuffled. You can call and show the...
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Susan
Freelance Activity Co-ordinator
Freelance Activity Co-ordinator
Bean Bag Toss
I'm new here and I will definitely do this one. We already have a couple of target games but I'm sure another will be welcomed.
I cut an an old twister mat in two and I wrote scores into the various...
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Susan
Freelance Activity Co-ordinator
Freelance Activity Co-ordinator
Iced patty cakes
I have a mini donut maker and I make the mixture up at home and take it in with me. I also take some icing and a selection of sprinkles etc. I make the donuts while the residents watch, and while the...
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Susan
Freelance Activity Co-ordinator
Freelance Activity Co-ordinator
Iced patty cakes
I have a mini donut maker and I make the mixture up at home and take it in with me. I also take some icing and a selection of sprinkles etc. I make the donuts while the residents watch, and while the...
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elouera
Activities Staff
Activities Staff
Hi there, was just wandering the date this year we celebrate national grandparents day, as planning on holidays and would like to work around this date, also is the same date in all states of Australi...
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Robert
AIN
AIN
Ukulele fun
I love taking my uke in for sing-alongs I was taught by a mate 40 years ago and he went on and made a career out of it. His name is Mike Jackson and his website is www.mikejackson.com.au. all you will...
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Susan
Lifestyle Cordinator
Lifestyle Cordinator
Snoezelen Rooms and Sensory Environments for Dementia Care
We have a Sensory Room
the sign on the door was made by a resident using colors and sparkles.
Be careful when selecting a resident for the room as not everyone likes the movement of lights particu...
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Sandy
Recreational Activity Officer
Recreational Activity Officer
BIG Sudoku
Great idea - thanks for sharing it with us. Sandy
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Jeanette
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Word Bingo
My residents enjoy playing Bingo every Monday morning with some wonderful volunteers. We have small prizes, which they all enjoy.
We have also been playing "Aussie Memory Bingo" for a bit more of a c...
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Helen
RECREATION OFFICER
RECREATION OFFICER
Word Bingo
I was wondering if there was a calling card with all the words on it. thanks
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Teena
recreation therapist
recreation therapist
Hello,
I am in need of a in home respite assessment form, something I can use to determain physical and cognitive state and capibilities as well as likes/dilikes and interests
Thank you
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Amanda
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
How to Respond to Challenging Behavior
Hi, I have read the above articles and am just wondering if it might help finding out a particular item this lady client keeps stating is missing, e.g. a watch and getting hold of a cheap one which mi...
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John
Semi-retired
Semi-retired
MarPoolBowls
A friend has told me about a game of "bowls" that can be played on the surface of a regular Pool Table.
The benefits for aged participants are:
(1) It is played standing up, without the need to bend...
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Wai Yin
CARER
CARER
I am working as a PCA filling in as Lifestyle Assistant. Can anyone help me with ideas on gentle exercises for the residents ? I got some print out from the internet, I felt it's abit boring? Is there...
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
10 Ways to Improve Activity Participation
You are quite right John, touch is an underdeveloped sense; we should do it more often, especially in Nursing Home settings. Research demonstrates that communication by touch is underestimated. Touch...
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Darla
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Animal Facts for World Animal Day
The Residents, and staff loved this project, and the slideshow was an added bonus
Darla
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Darla
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Handyman’s Corner
A gentleman from our community contributes to our care facilities. He cuts and shapes pine wooden animals, birds, flowers, trees, ect with a router. He leaves them unfinished and I purchase sanding bl...
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Jen
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Word Bingo
Bingo is an absolute favourite with our residents! Whenever there is a day to celebrate, we make a BINGO game to suit the occassion eg St Patricks Day, Valentines day, Australia day. It's a breeze to...
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Kerry
Recreation
Recreation
Word Bingo
Love bingo afternoons. I put together a special bingo for the queens jubilee. Black&white illustrations of family members including favourite horse, dogs, royal landmarks and countries (sovereign). Cr...
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Rebecca
Recreation Therapist / Carer
Recreation Therapist / Carer
Fun Riddle 1
Love the riddles..looking forward to more!
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Patricia
Co Ordinator
Co Ordinator
Word Bingo
Love this, just played Hoy today after running it off from here, thoroughly enjoyed, no doubt this will be, too. Thank you!
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Merilyn
Options Respite Coordinator
Options Respite Coordinator
Word Bingo
Thank you for these Bingo updates.
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Michelle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Word Bingo
Love this idea, we also paly animal bingo which the residents in our Memory support unit really enjoy
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John
Semi-retired
Semi-retired
10 Ways to Improve Activity Participation
I'm not sure whether it's politically correct or not, but I believe there is a lot to be gained by simply holding hands with another human being.
Why not suggest that with a group of any size sitting...
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Nicola
activities co-ordinator
activities co-ordinator
Laughing Circle Game
Nicola
Sounds like it could be fun. Will give it a go tomorrow.
ha! ha! ha!
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Hi. Can anyone recommend a form as a weekly program/schedule for an individual, noting individual needs please? I guess it would be a timetable for the week incorporating personal assessment. Kym
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Phillip
Lifestyle Co-ordinator
Lifestyle Co-ordinator
Easter Wreaths
This is a great idea! And one that everyone can do!
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Kymberly
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Share your Jokes
My husband tells me he enjoys a glass of wine for its health benefits...the others that follow must be for all those witty comebacks and flawless dance moves he has...?
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sandra
volunteer carer
volunteer carer
10 Ways to Improve Activity Participation
Requiring activities for my Chat Group for around 10 people in varing stages of dementia living at the aged care facility where I volunteer. As a group, with little time for one on one unfortunately....
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Sandy
Recreational Activity Officer
Recreational Activity Officer
Laughing Circle Game
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: April Fools Day Laughing Game
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Shirley
Recreation Officer
Recreation Officer
Easter Colouring Poster
Thankyou for the Easter Poster - Religious
and the Craft for Easter Shirley NSW
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Sally
Lifestyle coordinator
Lifestyle coordinator
Tissue Paper Sun Catchers - Easter Bunny
Have tried to download bunny and it states there is a problem - or is it just me thanks.
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Morena
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Easter Quiz - Religious
That's really great..
Thanks I was looking for some great quiz for today..
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Marsha
Recreational activity officer
Recreational activity officer
Lipstick & Pearls Afternoon
Thank you for this idea and will try it for mother's day.I am a new subscriber and loving what is available on your site
Marsha
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Kathryn
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hello, I would like to implement a falls prevention activity into my weekly routine with the residents. I was wondering if anyone had any experience in this area? Thank you
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heather
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
Eiffel Tower Coloring
Why not try to use egg shells. Dye them with food dyes of different colours...after crushing them, then glue them onto the picture already drawn
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karen
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Foliage & Floral Wreaths
Hi, Last year I showed the residents how to put together a traditional ANZAC wreath, with their help. In a past life I had done some floristry work so was able to explain the details/colours used e...
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Shirley
Recreation Officer
Recreation Officer
20 Activities for the Visually Impaired
thank you for these suggestions they will be very useful - Shirley NSW
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Denise
Activity coordinator
Activity coordinator
Hi my name is denise I work in a residential home and I am due to do a group talk. Wondered if anyone has ideas? We have talked about growing up in the war which they enjoyed but am really stuck for i...
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John
Semi-retired
Semi-retired
BIG Sudoku
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: BIG Sudoku
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