Activities for Seniors | Forum for Recreation Therapists

Robyn

Lifestyle Coordinator

15 years ago

I am very lucky where I work, except never having enough time to do all things properly. But another Lifestyle Manager gave me this advice, to do the best you can at the time and don't be hard on your...

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Mary

diversional therapist

15 years ago

i too have the same problem i have a lot of work that i have to use my computer at home.i am almost complete with DT training i too struggle to be heard

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Helen

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

To Debbie. I have to share the computer with our office lady and it is very difficult at times to get time on the computer. I dont have a desk or office. I do my paperwork at the one the tables in our...

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Jenny

DT

15 years ago

Why does everyone think our job is a walk in the park. I am sure that you are all like me, thinking about the job 24/7. I have no where to hang my hat, and like anyone who does our job, I totally love...

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Aranui Rest Home and Hospital

Diversional Therapist I/T

15 years ago

Annie, I totally agree with you. Very well written. When you do work as a team it feels great, and the work load is not so hard. Marina D.T.

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Debbie

activitiesco_ordinator

15 years ago

I agree with all the comments below NO 1 Our police is 5 to one ratio in the van and outings in the community. Need a volunteer for any wheelchairs and walkers as while your attending them your help...

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Linda

Activities Assistant

15 years ago

I have recently started my certificate iv in health and leisure and I am finding some of the case studies on values/conflict/ ethical behaviour a challenge has anyone got any advice. Thanks Linda

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Annie

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Teamwork seems to be a common problem at a lot of facilities. My suggestion is to befriend the staff (AINs, Kitchen, Cleaners etc), spend time with them and listen to their advice/suggestions. Peopl...

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Aranui Rest Home and Hospital

Diversional Therapist I/T

15 years ago

Hi Julie, That used to happen where I work until several care staff did my job when I was away, and their tune changed. Marina - Secure Demential Unit.

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Lorraine

Activity Coordinator

15 years ago

Hi Julie, I agree with you about your comment 100%. Staff always think all we do is play games. As soon as they are offered to help or offered a position in this area they always seem to decline. Th...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Hi Julie, It is really sad that there are still people with this sort of attitude. We are a vital part of the various disciplines required to deliver optimal health care in hostels and nursing homes....

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Sue

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Hi there I work in a high care facility with a special needs unit (SNU)attached. When we take SNU residents out on the bus (they don't get off)ratio is two staff plus excellent helpful driver, to 17...

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Julie

CNS Diversional&Recreational Activities for the Elderly

15 years ago

Hi there. I work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Diversional&Recreational Activities for the elderly. I work in a 43 bedded long stay unit. While i know the residents enjoy the activities programme...

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Jasmine

Diversional Therapist Assistant

15 years ago

Hi, I don't even remember I got here but I am glad I did! I'm just starting out working with Age Care as a Diversional Therapy Assistant in a whole new different cultural setting and had been searchin...

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Catherine

Lifestyle & Wellness Coordinator

15 years ago

To Jenny I work for a low care facility bus holds 17. Driver and me, but if it is an activity which I beleive will be difficult I will have less residents attend. Stil driver and me. Hope thats a h...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Hi Jenny, I worked in an RSL Hostel which was considered 'low care' at the time. All residents could move without aids and most had good cognition. We took them on community trip twice a month. The...

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Jenny

DT

15 years ago

Hi I was wondering what is the staff /resident ratio at other facilities in a low care nursing home on outings? Thanks Cheers Love the site.

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Here is the link to the group membership form: https://www.goldencarers.com/group-membership.pdf

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Val

Resource Officer

15 years ago

Colouring-in for May

congratulations on your site we would be absolutely lost sometimes without your ideas

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Words in Words Group Game

H Nicole, you and your residents ought to be congratulated!

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

The Men’s Club: Social Activities for Men

You can also use badminton rackets as long as you leave enough space between players. Good idea with coat hangers and stockings!

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Nicole

Recreational activities officer in aged care

15 years ago

Words in Words Group Game

We played this game at our facility and found 155 words in pedestrian I was so proud of the residents

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Carmel

Recreation Therapist

15 years ago

The Men’s Club: Social Activities for Men

Hello to all I have just recome a member of Golden Carers, it is a wonderful source of information. Thank you so much. I work in a nursing home with 50 residents.They love to play balloon tennis. th...

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Sue

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Hi Solange Thank you for a great site! On March 17 you replied to Scott re a group membership option. I am a member of Golden Carers myself and my boss has offered to pay for my membership when it c...

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Fiona

Recrecation Therapist

15 years ago

Easter Bonnets

This was very successful & residents had a great time, so did the volunteers. It inspired staff & volunteers to have a Easter Hat parade, only handmade hats & bonnets were allowed & we had 1st 2nd & 3...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Hi, Julie, congratulations on your promotion to Life Style Coordinator.Good luck!

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Julie

Program Manager

15 years ago

Pin the Coconut Game

Hafa Adai, Solang Enjoy learning and implementing these awesome activities with our dementia manamko's (elderly). Pin the coconut game is the official game at the center and starts all activities....

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Valerie

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

DIY Musical Bingo

This is very interesting I shall try this with our residents for something very different. thank you very much.

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Valerie

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Easter Bonnets

Thank you very much this is great iam sure the residents will love this. they really enjoyed the pancake day.

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Michelle

Recreational Activities officer

15 years ago

Recycled Dream Spring Tree

My residents have just completed their "Dream Tree" incorporating an Easter theme with the Easter Bunny by a white picket fence with his basket of eggs. It looks great and they are very proud of what...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Thanks for the wonderful photos Suzette!

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Suzette

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

I have enclosed some photos from our australia day BBQ.....these were taken at Blue Care Toowoomba. We have 4 Diversional therapist working in this facility and we all love Golden Carers. Thank you,...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

How to host a High Tea Party

Yes, Urszula, the Ladies High Tea Club is very popular. I can vouch for the one you host, having attended one myself. Beautiful!

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Letters of the Alphabet Templates

Fixed! Thanks for letting me know.

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Bronwyn

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Letters of the Alphabet Templates

These are great, but left out the K

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urszula

DT

15 years ago

How to host a High Tea Party

We do have Ladies\' High Tea Social Club as a regular activity every two weeks. We do send a specially designs invitation to our ladies\'. We do have wonderful china cups,saucers, plates, tea pots a...

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Lea

Registered Nurse

15 years ago

How to host a High Tea Party

We are actually doing this for our Residents to celebrate the Royal Wedding of William and Katherine. Staff are bringing their own beautiful china, lace cloths etc to make this a wonderful day for al...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Royal Quiz

You're right!! This has been updated, thanks for letting me know.

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Karen

Personal Carer

15 years ago

Easter Banner Craft

Hi Agelita. According to the translator on my iphone Happy Easter in Spanish is "Feliz Pacua" Hope this helps

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Karen

Personal Carer

15 years ago

Royal Quiz

Question 21 is incorrect. Queen Elizabeth was not the reigning monarch during World War II. Her father George V was the King

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Easter Banner Craft

Hi Angelita, You can find templates for all the letters of the alphabet here: https://www.goldencarers.com/activities/arts-craft/letters-of-the-alphabet-templates/ I hope this helps!

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Marilyn

Lifestyle support - aged care

15 years ago

Foliage & Floral Wreaths

This is a lovely activity for our older generation however I do recommend gloves be worn when handling fresh english ivy leaves ... they can cause skin irritations even tho allergy to ivy is rare. Mar...

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angelita

recreational officer

15 years ago

Easter Banner Craft

Hi , I need to get this letters in spanish, can anyone help ? Thanks betesda.

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

The Price is Right Game

Yes Barbara, that game has always been extremely successful for me too. You may vary it sometimes by presenting items that had popular commercials such as coke "the real thing", airplane jelly, beer "...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Hi, there are conferences going in Brisbane and Melbourne in the coming weeks ahead. For the Brisbane Conference ring Alzheimer's Australia and for Melbourne ring Diversional Therapy Australia. In Ade...

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Barbara

activities assisant

15 years ago

The Price is Right Game

I played this game today. Chose grocery items from my pantry. Which gave the resident's, an insight on my life style, this activity went for 90 MINS. Not only staff participated also family members, l...

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Fiona

Recrecation Therapist

15 years ago

Does anyone know of a Diversional therapist conference in Adelaide & if so could you please post the details or a contact name. Thanks

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Lorraine

Activity Coordinator

15 years ago

Hi Solange, My name is Lorraine. I work in a very small aged care facility. We have 14 very high care residents which over half are bed ridden. Is there any suggestion for a program that I could cond...

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katrina

PCW lifestlye

15 years ago

Hi do you have a site to get calendar templates from to do the monthly activity programs on, great site thanks katrina

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Robyn

Lifestyle Coordinator

15 years ago

If you run a AFL football tipping competition with your residents. The season start next Thursday 24th March 2011. I charge $5 for the season though you can run a free one. I hand out a weekly tippin...

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