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2 years ago
Read-Aloud Audience Participation Story #15
Thank you so much for these audience participation stories! I did the "Backstage at an Elvis Concert" right after our residents Happy Hour. So much laughter and participation from everyone. We are...
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Catherine
Manager
Manager
Women Who Changed The World Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Women who changed the world Quiz
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Catherine
Manager
Manager
Famous Theatre Quotes Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: World Theatre Day Quiz
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Letitia
4theLOv3!
4theLOv3!
Easter Cross Craft
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Easy Cross Craft
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Rosita
Activities Assistant
Activities Assistant
On The Farm Bingo
The variety of Bingo games is wonderful and my residents are always happy to take part in something new.
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Sally
Activity Director
Activity Director
If you were given $500 for the benefit of a senior resident life enrichment program, what is would you buy?
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Jessica
Allied Heath Assistant
Allied Heath Assistant
True Or False Quiz #10
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: True or False
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Letitia
4theLOv3!
4theLOv3!
Clothes Peg Game
We did this game during an intergenerational game hour. Both the residents and the high school students LOVED it! Many memories shared and so many smiles!!! Thank you so much!
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Jo-ann
Advanced Recreation Officer
Advanced Recreation Officer
20 April Fools' Day Calendar Surprises
I work in Mental Health Units across two campuses. The content has been very easy to adapt for our consumers. Thank you for the great content. I am always looking for new and interesting ideas to keep...
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Amber
Activities Department
Activities Department
Guess the Poet Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Match The Poems With The Poet
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Ashleigh
Activities co-ordinator
Activities co-ordinator
Seashell Napkin Decoupage
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Shell Napkin Craft
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Maya
Student Allied And Health
Student Allied And Health
Finish the Sayings and Proverbs Game
I am a student at TAFE and my Teacher Anne told us about this page. I really like the resources you have here - I can see a few that I think not only can be use with elderly but also can be use with c...
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Rosaleen
Activity Therapist
Activity Therapist
I absolutely love all the arts crafts and quizzes ,riddles poems,
My residents and colleague and my Managers are so impressed with all my planner for activities .Family our over whelmed with what...
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Teneya
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
I am new at being an Activity Coordinator, I love the job! Golden Carers helps me plan great events and our residents love it. Awesome Ideas and information on this program.
We will be taking an arm...
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Kristen
Activity Director
Activity Director
9 Areas of Focus for Quality Improvement in Senior Care
This is so helpful, thank you!
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Wendy
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
12 Joyful Activities to Inspire Laughter
I work on a very advanced dementia unit,where many cannot walk,are non converse & physically unable to participate in ball games,board games,arts & crafts. I'm struggling with what to do,it's beginnin...
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2 years ago
15 Virtual Activities for Residents in Isolation
I've not got a budget but love, the ideas.
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Donna
Nurse
Nurse
Glasgow: Bizarre Trivia
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Glasgow Trivia
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Sobeida
Activities Assistant
Activities Assistant
Easter Sensory Bin
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Easter sensory Bin
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Rosa
Recreation
Recreation
Lego Brick Creations & Reminiscing
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: History of Lego
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Letitia
4theLOv3!
4theLOv3!
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? #2
This is amazing!!! I can't wait to try with our residents! They love to play Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune so this is right up their alley.
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Letitia
4theLOv3!
4theLOv3!
Conversation Hearts Game
This is wonderful! I'm using it for an intergenerational activity and am making conversation 'flowers' as the event is the first day of spring! Thank you so very much!!!!
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April
Activities Director
Activities Director
12 Tips for Writing Progress Notes
Hello all, can you provide some examples of how you document salon services? Thank you!
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Rosa
Gerontology
Gerontology
Hey there! I was wondering if anyone knows of a program similar to this that's designed for Spanish speakers. Thanks in advance for your help!
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Jeannette
Life Enrichment Director
Life Enrichment Director
Hi everyone! I'm hoping someone can assist me with this question. I love the calendar and plan to use it with my daily activities. M y question is yes I'm able to print weekly, but I work in memory ca...
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Grace
Nutrition Coordinator
Nutrition Coordinator
This Day in History for Seniors: March - 2nd Edition
My homebound love these reads.
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2 years ago
Bedtime Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Bedtime Bingo
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Pot Luck Quiz 81
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: POT LUCK
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Lisa
Activities for Seniors
Activities for Seniors
Matching Activity - Name the Vehicle
Oh wow!
Just saw this. It's perfect for my people!
Anything that's not on a slide, that I can print is fabulous
Thank you
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Leanne
Lifestyle Co-ordinator (activities)
Lifestyle Co-ordinator (activities)
Ireland Fact File
Hi
I have found Golden Carers an invaluable resource and feel awed in some ways at the creativity and generosity of this large community of activity providers. It is a great example of productivity...
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Lorette
Manager
Manager
Hello there
We did the GC pantomime - Peter Pan - this year which was excellent.
Very simple script yet the story was complete. We read from the scripts with simple costumes and staging. Staff, vol...
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Cgv
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Place the Face - This or That Visual Quiz
This is a good one! People always love to see baby faces and animals. A great activity for the big screen TV
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2 years ago
Stars of The 50's & 60's Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Stars of The 50's & 60's Bingo
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2 years ago
Musical Bingo #2
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Musical Bingo
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Milton
Recreation Officer
Recreation Officer
Peacock Collage Group Project
Had fun making the Peacock.
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Sobeida
Activities Assistant
Activities Assistant
No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: No-Bake Cheesecake Cupcakes
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Lisa
Activities for Seniors
Activities for Seniors
Match the Stars to the Classic Movies
This is perfect for my people.
Thank you!
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Karen
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
Leprechaun Craft for St. Patrick’s Day
We did these yesterday with a group. It was hectic but fun and social. The group worked together to produce about 5 of these and they came out so well. Great feedback from residents on how much the...
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Tina
Activities Director
Activities Director
Who Am I in the Animal World?
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Who am I- In the Animal World
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Pot Luck Quiz 77
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: POT LUCK
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Karen
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
Irish Carpet Bowls
We play this with a big sack of potatoes. Everyone sits in a circle and picks a potato out of the sack. We write the residents' name on in texta and use a swede, turnip or beetroot for the jack. Cl...
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2 years ago
Balloon Games
I’m the activities director in our dementia unit. My residents love playing this game. We use pool noodles instead of rackets or fly swatters. And I use 18 inch balloons. Great fun for all.
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Melissa
Activities
Activities
Armchair Travel to Thailand
Hello, these are great!! I do these each Sunday with the residents at our assisted living facility. I would love to see basic beginner words that people can learn. Thanks!
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Letitia
4theLOv3!
4theLOv3!
Price is Right - Easter Edition 2024
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Price is Right - Easter Edition
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