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Christina
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Paper Planes Reminiscing Game
I saw this activity whilst on a cruise last year and it was hilarious. You need the person running the activity to have a really good sense of fun to make it work but it is well recommended.
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Recycled Easter Baskets
Thanks for letting us know Theresa, this has been fixed!
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theresa
care worker
care worker
Recycled Easter Baskets
How do I watch the video? I can't click on anything!
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Catherine
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi Marina... I always like to play music that a resident has liked throughout their life in their rooms when they reach the end stage. It creates a peaceful atmosphere for them & for family. If they h...
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Aranui Rest Home and Hospital
Diversional Therapist I/T
Diversional Therapist I/T
Has anyone done a palliative careplan for diversional therapy. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Many thanks, Marina
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Catherine
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Pavlova Decorating
Good idea I will try this one with my dementia ward! You could also have individual Pavlova's & residents can make & decorate their own Pavlova, eliminating the need for gloves etc.
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Shirley
Recreation Officer
Recreation Officer
Trivia about the weather
I found this to be rather difficult for my residents, they needed lots of prompting. Shirley NSW
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Easter Bunny Baskets
Hi Daniela - this should be working now, thanks for letting us know.
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Daniela
Lifestyle Worker
Lifestyle Worker
Easter Bunny Baskets
Hi
I have tired to download the easter basket and easter bunny for basket but I am unable to was just wondering if the was a problem with them.
Thanks
Daniela Williams
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Catherine
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Does anyone have any ideas for interesting words for use in Wordbuilding?
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
For anyone who was experiencing trouble accessing activities yesterday there seems to have been a glitche with the new site in Internet Explorer which should now have been resolved.
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Anne
AIN
AIN
I am not able to access new activities, when I click on them they take me to the 'Recreatrion Therapy Resources' page (advert). Please help. Thank you. Anne.
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Michellean
Therapy Assistant
Therapy Assistant
Diamond Jubilee
This is wonderful - I have just emailed requesting a pack to be sent over here to Perth! Thanks so much
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Words in Words Group Game
Hi Ann, thank you for the feedback. I am also very successful with word games. Not long ago I had a session with early stages Alzheimer's residents and they thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
How to host a Hawaiian Luau Party
Hi Linda, what a great idea to host a 'Beach Themed' party. I wish you luck and would love to hear how it goes for you. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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Anne
diversional therapist
diversional therapist
Words in Words Group Game
we call this activity Words in a word and we managed to get 201 words from uncopyrightable. I use words that have all the vowels in them. next time I will try pedestrian and see how we go. Another go...
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Linda
Diversional Therapist Assistant & Assistant in Nursing Aged Care
Diversional Therapist Assistant & Assistant in Nursing Aged Care
How to host a Hawaiian Luau Party
I have just started in my new position as DT assistant and I am planning my first theme day - Beach Party. Just about got all props and decorations organised, and planning on a few games such as fishi...
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Kathy
Carer
Carer
Monthly Activity Attendance Checklist - Individual
Thanks Solange, I will give it another try, because that will be very handy for me ......KathyBrooker
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Helayne
RAO
RAO
Funny Limericks
I have done a Limerick activity several times with both low care and high care clients and it has been very successful. Dementia clients enjoy it if you make up verses and include their name in the...
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Monthly Activity Attendance Checklist - Individual
Hi Kathy, I've just tested it out and it does work on an IPad.
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Aranui Rest Home and Hospital
Diversional Therapist I/T
Diversional Therapist I/T
Coconut Trees for a Hawaiian Party
Great craft, many residents were involved in the making. Looks great on the wall, we are having a summer beach theme.
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Kathy
Carer
Carer
Hi, I am a carer and also activities co-ordinator at our Frail Aged Hostel, Does anyone please have any ideas for our 2 Vision Impaired residents, Our lady is quite mobile and our male resident uses a...
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Kathy
Carer
Carer
Monthly Activity Attendance Checklist - Individual
Hi, just wondering if this attendance sheet can be used on an I Pad, It is a great site kind regards KathyBrooker
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Anne
diversional therapist
diversional therapist
contact dementia Care Australia or wisdom activities
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Margaret
Activities Assistant
Activities Assistant
Hi all. Looking for a supplier in Vic to buy the large balloons that can be untied and blown back up again. Can anyone help please?
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kerry
Recreation Activities Officer
Recreation Activities Officer
Hi Julie
We are fortunate to have a diverse cultural staff so I am calling on them to provide me with items for a cultural display. We will also have a special morning tea.
Have you checked out the...
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Kerry
Recreation
Recreation
Diamond Jubilee
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Diamond Jubilee
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
There is a list of descriptive words in the website; look for Professional terms or click on this link: https://www.goldencarers.com/documentation/resources/professional-terms/
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Helena
Lifestyle Co/Ordinator
Lifestyle Co/Ordinator
Is anyone else planning a harmony day activity (21st March) we are doing a morning Tea orange and sport themed any ideas for a game would be welcome
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Helena
Lifestyle Co/Ordinator
Lifestyle Co/Ordinator
Would like to know if anyone has a list of words they use in documenting mine is getting a bit tired
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Davide
Recreational Activities Officer
Recreational Activities Officer
Pavlova Decorating
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Pavilicious
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Ruth
Recreational Therapist
Recreational Therapist
Recycled Magazine Christmas Trees
these trees turn out lovely as well if you glue tinsel on them and a few small ornaments if you also put some scratchies on them they make a great gift for that person who has everything already
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Debbie
activitiesco_ordinator
activitiesco_ordinator
Pass the parcel and you pass it around until it lands on the birthday person where they open it to find an extra little thing for the birthday person. I find that everybody gets excited to find out w...
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Clarissa
Recreational Activities Officer
Recreational Activities Officer
Does anyone have any ideas for Birthday Morning tea???? I do it on the first Tuesday of the month, with all the people celebrating that month, I give them a coloured cupcake and a candle in there, we...
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14 years ago
Recycled Hoy Game
We have a weekly game of Hoy. We too remove the ace's. But we only use 8 cards. 2 from each suit, but 2 of the cards must be high cards eg. King, queen or Jack. None of the cards can be the same numbe...
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14 years ago
Tips for Writing Successful Activity Programs for Senior Care
thanks this has given me same help as im still studying leisure and lifestyle its so hard to get them motivated thanks again janet
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
The monthly calendar appears to be missing from the website currently. I will sort it out sort and let you know where to find it. Here is a link to the weekly calendar for Dementia specific.
https...
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Debi
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Cultural Presentations for Seniors
Hi is there a specific multi culture day that we celebrate ? If so what date is it held on. Thanks Debi
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Debbie
activitiesco_ordinator
activitiesco_ordinator
How to Host a Christmas in July Party
Thanks Monika, Our residents aren't used to a mid christmas Day and while being off on sick leave they planned one. Result When it came to christmas time everybody was so confused....Love...
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Bean Bag Toss
Hi Sherry Ann, that's a great game.Mind stimulation is the objective and as you noticed; regardless of the simplicity of the game, participants are engaged in making decisions, which is what it is all...
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Sherry Ann
Recreational Activities Officer
Recreational Activities Officer
Bean Bag Toss
My residents love playing a similar game with beanbags. I have three different size buckets. The biggest is worth 1 point (which is written on the bucket), the second biggest is worth two, and the sma...
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Salt Dough Magnets
You can buy magnetic strips in craft shops and if you buy online, EBay also sell them. All the best, Solange
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Terri
Recreation Officer
Recreation Officer
Australia Day Damper Recipe
I made this damper for our Australia Day function at my high care dementia unit - all the staff and residents loved it! I used melted butter instead, and I also kneaded the dough by hand rather than...
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Australia Day Damper Recipe
Hi Terry, congratulations! I'm so glad it worked for you.
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Louise
Recreational Therapist
Recreational Therapist
Salt Dough Magnets
Just wondering where you can find magnetic strips?
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Festive Lantern Craft
Hi Elizabeth, what a good idea to use last years' calendar.
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Recycled Dream Spring Tree
Hi Bronwyn,I am glad it worked for you. Good luck!
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
"Good Day" in Different Languages
Hi Maria, thank you for your feedback.
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