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Chelsea
Life Enrichment Assistant
Life Enrichment Assistant
Christmas Bulb Dice Game
Do the residents win something if they get them all crossed off?
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Brenda
Activities Specialist
Activities Specialist
American Football Teams - Fill in the Blanks
I really love the activities that you have on here, as do my clients. I do want to let you know that for the NFL teams, Washington is no longer Redskins, they are now Washington Commanders.
Please...
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Social
Client Liason
Client Liason
Last year’s AFL tipping sheets, scores sheet and other activities was fabulous. Is the 2024 coming out soon. Thanks.
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Gemma
Activities Co-Ordinator
Activities Co-Ordinator
Alphabet Dice Challenge
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Scattergories / Stop the Bus
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LaNora
Manager
Manager
The Great Weekly Quiz-off
OMG there is so much to look at and to help me find all kinds of stuff to do with my residents. I am so excited to get started. Thanks for doing this web page.
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Katie
Activity Organiser
Activity Organiser
Musical Bingo - Name That Tune
Hi, I have made a playlist on my phone and I play the music through that .
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Kelly
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
Musical Bingo - Name That Tune
How do you make the sound work when playing Bingo Card Way?
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Janine
Program Manager
Program Manager
Super Bowl Sensation Party Inspiration
Am able to use this for the first time in Australia for an Aussie who loves NFL. Thank you
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2 years ago
Fairy Tale Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Fairy Tale Bingo
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Beth
Activities Co Ordinator
Activities Co Ordinator
Guess the Famous Guitarists Picture Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Famous Guitarists Picture quiz
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Antoinette
Activity Director
Activity Director
No-Air Air Hockey
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Air Hockey
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2 years ago
How to Make Sensory Blankets for Dementia Care
Hi, is it ok to make the blanket without the stabilizer? Should you use thicker fabric without the stabilizer? Thanks!
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Rhonda
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
Conversation Hearts Game
What type of work did you do?
What career would you have chosen if you had it to do over again?
How many siblings did you have?
Who was your favorite TV personality?
What was your favorite subje...
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Short Story: The Hauntings of New Orleans
Hi Lee
You are really lucky to have that technology at your fingertips
I am sure you are clients really love all that you do. Thanks for sharing and keep us updated
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Jenny
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
I wondered if anyone would like to start a pen pal group between my facility and yours. We are located in Australia in Victoria. So even if someone from Australia wants to do it let me know please
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Lee
Manager
Manager
Short Story: The Hauntings of New Orleans
Hello,
I love this site it really inspires me! but also I would like to share some of our activities!
We have the Occulus which we take our members on a virtual reality tour to any where in the wo...
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EVELYN
CDS SPECIALIST, RN, MoCA ACCREDITED ASSESOR
CDS SPECIALIST, RN, MoCA ACCREDITED ASSESOR
How to motivate residents in long term care
Hi all, I am CDS specialist RN and MoCA accredited practitioner. I run my own dementia Family and care givers workshops. I have a lady who's mom is going to be diagnosed by a gereantologist, in about...
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Pamela
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Coordinator
Armchair Travel to Sweden
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member
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Kaylene
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Birthday Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Birthday Bingo
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Amber
Activities Department
Activities Department
African American Who Am I?
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: African American Who Am I?
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2 years ago
Soccer / Football Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Soccer bingo
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Lorraine
Elder Care/Activities Director
Elder Care/Activities Director
Red or Black Card Game
I'm adding a JACKPOT pile for all the incorrectly guessed cards. If anyone turns over a King/Queen of Hearts or Diamonds, they get the JACKPOT .
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Pot Luck Quiz 76
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: POT UCK
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
For the those looking for pet therapy care plan These articles may help
https://www.goldencarers.com/pet-therapy-in-nursing-homes/4405/
https://www.goldencarers.com/10-benefits-of-pet-therapy/3846/...
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Lisa
Life Enrichment Director
Life Enrichment Director
Suction Cup Bird & Humming Bird Feeders
Found one of my many pictures! love my birdies.
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Lisa
Life Enrichment Director
Life Enrichment Director
Suction Cup Bird & Humming Bird Feeders
We have this at home and they are AMAZING! It only takes a couple days and the birds are loving it as much as we love watching. They are priceless!
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Lauren
Resident Engagement Director
Resident Engagement Director
6-5-4 Dice Game
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: 6 5 4 dice game
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Nicole
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
Conversation Hearts Game
Can we get some more question ideas please?
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2 years ago
Spa Party Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Spa Party Bingo
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Kimberly
Director
Director
Ping-Pong Can Toss
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Ping Pong Bounce
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Australian Quiz #5
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: AUSTRALIA QUIZ
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Alphabet Letter Sequence Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: ALPHABETICAL QUICKIES /name letter before/after, eg B comes after AA
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2 years ago
Scotland Word Search
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Word search
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Lin
Activities Co Ordinator
Activities Co Ordinator
Armchair Travel to Scotland
Thank you, can’t wait to use this thins week, the residents have been having fun travelling round the world and this will make our Burns night fun
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Rhonda
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
Conversation Hearts Game
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Conversation Hearts Game
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Catherine
Manager
Manager
Upside Down Picture Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Australia Day Upside Down Quiz
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Helen
Company Director
Company Director
The Great Weekly Quiz-off
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Sammy's Fun Trivia Quiz - Glan Rhos
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Rhonda
Adult Daycare Director
Adult Daycare Director
Read-Aloud Audience Participation Story #16
Keep these coming! The clients love playing this.
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Nicole
Activities Director
Activities Director
Hello everyone, this website and the resources found here have been such a blessing for me. My building administrator and myself are wanting to increase activity participation. I have been working for...
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Lisa
Activity Director
Activity Director
Looking for help completing goals and objectives for my programming. Ie. Bingo, Musical Entertainment. Working from scratch as the previous Activities Director did not have. Thank you for any ideas!!
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Allison Jill
Life Enrichment Aide
Life Enrichment Aide
Winter Words Image Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Remembering Words and Activities- Winter Version
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Amber
Activities Director
Activities Director
Hello all,
I cannot tell you how much this resource has meant to me. I am so grateful for everyone's compassion and creativity.
I would love thoughts on ideas for volunteers to engage with reside...
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Fill Your Pot With Gold Game
Hi Mary
Thank you for the information
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Kelley
Rec Therapy
Rec Therapy
Artist Impression - Vincent Van Gogh - Water Lilies
Thank you, the residents really enjoyed this!
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Mary
Activity Director
Activity Director
Fill Your Pot With Gold Game
The pot of gold has 6 numbers on it, so each player has six coins. Each roll of the die covers a number.
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Macy
Center Manager
Center Manager
End of Year Message 2025
I have been doing this rewarding work for over 30 years, but the last 4 I can honestly say have been the most challenging. I am thinking that this year is the year to pass the torch on to a new gener...
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I have recently started my new position of Lifestyle Coordinator working with elders. I decided to join Golden Carers for activity ideas and chat forums. It has been the most wonderful experience and has helped me immensely with the endless ideas and activities. I especially like the monthly calendar templates. It is an invaluable resource!
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