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Joanne
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Story Book Reminiscing Activity
I have previously done this activity...I borrowed books from the Library, checked out the second hand shop and borrowed books from around the facililty and photocopied the covers (in A3), laminated th...
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SUZY
THERAPY AIDE
THERAPY AIDE
Foliage & Floral Wreaths
I love the idea of the wreaths.............am experiencing some opposition to do this activities as there are some comments that it would be somewhat disturbing/bring about sad memories.............i...
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Kaye
Diversional therapist
Diversional therapist
can anyone help with names of entertainers in the Brisbane area who would come to our respite centre please?
Cheers Kaye
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Trish
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Themed Sing-along - Songs starting with: I'm
Hi, what a great idea. Cheers Trish
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Helena
recreational activities officer
recreational activities officer
Treat Trolley
I am in the process of getting this set. Up with the help of. A resident who will walk around our village for me. Can't wait to. See how it goes.
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Elizabeth
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi All
I am in Brisbane, Qld. Working in low care unit with small dementia population.
I am looking for some entertainment - especially would love something like a performing dog act etc.
Please f...
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Carol
Recreational Activity Officer Coordinator
Recreational Activity Officer Coordinator
Anzac Day Wreaths made from plastic spoons
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Anzac Day
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
How to celebrate Harmony Day
Lovely idea Renee. Thank you very much for sharing.
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13 years ago
How to celebrate Harmony Day
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Harmony Day
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Helen
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
How to get started with Aromatherapy for Seniors
I use this a lot with Hospital residents who are very ill or depressed, they respond in such a positive way, even nursing staff, visitors, doctors who are in the building including residents are attra...
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Pauline
Activity Officer/AIn
Activity Officer/AIn
I meed help I have two male residents in a Dementia Unit that hate each on sight and every afternoon at the same time they start fighting with each other does anyone have any ideas to try and distract...
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Carol
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Fun Riddle 1
Thank you for all the wonderful activity suggestions you make available to us. Thanks. Carol
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dorothy
diversional therapist
diversional therapist
ANZAC Day Service
thankyou for this i will certaintly be using this it is very helpful
dorothy
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Joy
Recreation therapist
Recreation therapist
Treat Trolley
We also have a shopping trolley and when marking the prices on the objects, we have a guessing game to see who can guess the correct price.
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Joy
Recreation therapist
Recreation therapist
Fun Crossword #7
These crosswords are great for fill ins if I get called away or while we are waiting for morning tea or lunch to arrive. Joy
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Arlene
Day Club Coordinator
Day Club Coordinator
International Flag Decorations
Please could we have the flags of Indonesia and Israel. Thank you
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Veronica
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
20 Meaningful Activities for People Living with Alzheimer's Disease
In the Dementia Ward where I did the Therapy the most exciting event we did was every Friday lunch when we had fish and chips. I would put servings of fish and chips with a little salt and wrap these...
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lyn
recreation therapist
recreation therapist
Fun Riddle 1
I am going to give this fun riddle a go with my very high care group and will let you know how I pass with them. Cheers. Lyn.
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lyn
recreation therapist
recreation therapist
Clown Day
Regarding the comment on Clowns. This works a treat for me at the hospital I work in. I found the residents love the colours and me being a clown acting the fool with them. I also go around to the war...
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Debra
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi there, have you got any ideas for Seniors week.
We are a Day Respite centre and have some frail clients,dememtia clients,
Thanks Debbie xx
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Leprechaun Hats Craft
Hi Marlene, I am glad the activity worked for you. We certainly would like to see some of your hats.
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13 years ago
Treat Trolley
we are also running a trolley weekly for our residents but also with our prizes we have bingo dollars so they get to purchase from the trolley using both bingo dollars and real money, the residents ar...
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Cheryl
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Multicultural Radio Guide Sample & Template
Do you know where I could get a guide form for Sydney please.
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Marlene
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Leprechaun Hats Craft
these hats are amazing , they are a real hit ! thank you for sharing ! I do have photos of our hats if you would like to see them...
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karen
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Treat Trolley
we do the same, we also try to cater for our diabetics amd glutin free residents. you have also given me further idears to put on trolly thanks
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Jackie
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Hi All....I am doing some research on facilities that have adopted a permanent resident dog. I would love to hear about your program & Pros & Cons. Thanks all in advance
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Cristine
Diversional therapist/Nurse
Diversional therapist/Nurse
Letters of the Alphabet Templates
Thanks, I find these very useful.
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Kelly
Recreation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
Who wants to be a millionaire?
That sounds awesome Cheryl-ann, will aim at giving your idea a try.
Kelly
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Cheryl-ann
Contract worker DT
Contract worker DT
Who wants to be a millionaire?
Hi, my name is cheryl-ann . This is a great game. I did the same when I coordinated Sherwood Respite in Queensland, but I called it "Who wants to be a mintyaire". We had cardboard boxes painted up...
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Aranui Rest Home and Hospital
Diversional Therapist I/T
Diversional Therapist I/T
15 Sensory Activities for Late Stage Alzheimer's
I have middle to late stage dementia, and I find our residents love country western music(old style) 60's music and Cook Island music. Some tap their feet, some get up and dance or jiggle, and you ca...
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Samantha
Leisure/lifestyle co ordination
Leisure/lifestyle co ordination
Hi, I'm looking for a really easy afl football tipping template, the residents want to take ownership of this.
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karen
activity co-ordinator dementia
activity co-ordinator dementia
15 Sensory Activities for Late Stage Alzheimer's
hi my name is Karen we also did memory boards with pictures of old adds and products ie, carnation milk ads arrowroot biscuits and old arnotts biscuit tins and they loved it and talked about what they...
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Kerry
Recreation
Recreation
Hoping to expand resources. Does anyone have an activity with a colour therapy theme ?
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Marta
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
10+ Benefits of Pet Therapy
Living Eggs have sites in most of Australia's capital cities, country areas are available in some instances. Go to www.livingeggs.com.au for all the info ......... Good cluck! :)
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Kelly
Recreation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
Treat Trolley
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Treat Trolley
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Kelly
Recreation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
10+ Benefits of Pet Therapy
Leanne I love the 'living egg' exhibit idea. I live in NSW where do I head to find out more and if it is available near my nursing home?
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Kelly
Recreation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
Picture Matching Bingo
What a nice idea Heather. I have also made a coloured fruit salad bingo for the residents that can't recognise numbers. They love it and most of them recognise common fruits no matter how advanced the...
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Kelly
Recreation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
Who wants to be a millionaire?
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Quiz 'Who wants to be a millionaire?'
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Kelly
Recreation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
Paper leaves fall decoration
We did these with our residents last year and will do again this year. We got the residents to paint a leaf in autumn colours and when it dried we asked them what Autumn meant to them or what jumped i...
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Marta
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
10+ Benefits of Pet Therapy
I'm having wonderful success with a 'living egg' exhibit currently. Often run for school children, the company supplies an incubator & warming box with fertilized eggs. The residents have been 'mesm...
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Elizabeth
PICAC Project Officer
PICAC Project Officer
Horsing around
It was briliant idea. I believe the residents found this so exiting, different. Contact with animals has the very positive effect for older people. Can give them some relaxation and enjoyment - make t...
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Wendy
lifestyles coordinator
lifestyles coordinator
On the weekends in the dementia wing we do not have lifestyle staff. what dvd,s would be suitable to play in the mornings for our residents. We have dvd with birds and fish bowl etc. Looking for ap...
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Bev
Occupation Therapy Assistant
Occupation Therapy Assistant
I was recently surfing the net for how to make a mini golf course and found this great site with build instructions for outdoor games http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20506195,00.html
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13 years ago
Match Songs with Artists: 1950s
Hi Michelle,
We have updated the quiz to include answers, thanks for pointing this out!
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Michelle
Recreation activities officer
Recreation activities officer
Match Songs with Artists: 1950s
Is there an answer sheet
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Judith Prince
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You’re quite a special angel for assisting everyone here. It takes a special kind of person to work with seniors - they are so often not given the respect or credit they deserve for having lived such long, meaningful lives. Thank you again for the wonderful ideas.
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