Activities for Seniors | Forum for Recreation Therapists

patricia

diversional therapist

15 years ago

Shamrock Decorating

it is simple enough that my oldies can do it. thanks pat

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Scott

Leisure & Lifestyle Co ordinator

15 years ago

Just a query, i was wondering if you have the capacity to set up a group membership with multiple sign ins. St Laurenve have a number of lifestyle/recreation departments whose staff would benenfit fro...

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denise

Recreation activities officer

15 years ago

Leprechaun Craft for St. Patrick’s Day

made this craft item the residents enjoyed it. Have made the templates which make it so easy to do

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Karen

Activity Officer

15 years ago

Easter Crossword - Secular

I love this because the clients love it and it keeps their minds active.

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Gail

activities officer

15 years ago

Hi Debi, we had an Ekka day last year. We had some residents decorate and fill small bags with goodies eg: small chocs, chips, as sample bags, also played games such as knock em downs also had a ar...

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Aranui Rest Home and Hospital

Diversional Therapist I/T

15 years ago

Leprechaun Craft for St. Patrick’s Day

What a great craft. Many thanks. Having the templates make it so easy. Marina

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Helen

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Debi we have a Ekka show day in August and have farm animals for 2 hours, a sausage sizzle, strawberries and icecream and an entertainer.

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Debi

Lifestyle Coordinator

15 years ago

hi has anyone had a show day and if so what did it involve as we are having one in september and i would love some ideas thankyou debi

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lynette

Diversional therapist

15 years ago

Lunch by the Bay

I take our residents to Tin can bay for fish and chips, they love it just sitting near the water. Brings up fantastic memories.

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Pancake Day Party

Thanks for your enthusiasm!!

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Hand Massage & Nail Care

Yes, Stephanie, some facilities are quite strict about it. In our facility we also have a pamper session and we use an aroma therapy mixture made in-house by an Aroma Therapist. It is rather nice. Sta...

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Valerie

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Pancake Day Party

Oh I am so excited I can't wait to try all these things out with the resident's glad I joined.thank you very much

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Valerie

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Recycled Percussion Instruments

wonderful I shall try this specially with the dementia resident's

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Valerie

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Leprechaun Craft for St. Patrick’s Day

great I will try this with our resident\'s I am sure they will be excited about it

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Janet

student

15 years ago

Labour Day Word Search

I am a member on your site and I love all your wonderful ideas. I am not working in the 'industry' but am a student doing my diploma in Leisure/health at Continuing Education Bendigo and loving it. Tu...

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Stephanie

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Hand Massage & Nail Care

We have a once a month pamper session that the residents all enjoy. However residents provide their own nail kits and creams as it can become an infection control issue. Sign of the times I guess.

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Ashleigh

OT

15 years ago

Fun Crossword #2

Would like to be able to print of answers as we use these in our newsletter. Copy of the crossword with the answers would be nice The same with other activities

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Robyn

Lifestyle Coordinator

15 years ago

Hi, Just wondering if you have any information on what to put in a Snolzen room. Thanks Robyn

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Debbie

activitiesco_ordinator

15 years ago

Hi my name is Debbie and I have lots of ideas for crafts..We are doing lots of fundraising to help on our big trips which consistes of hiring a mobilty bus.. on top of our budgit we always need to do...

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Lauretta

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Cooking Aromas for Senior Care

Smell is a great trigger for memories. I grated an ornage with a fine grater for my residents to smell the orange zest and then the same with a lemon. One memeory was " we had castor oil with orange j...

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Lauretta

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Autumn Tree

I love this idea. I have also done a similiar activity where we collect autumn leaves or fresh ones paint the leaves and print with them by paining on the leaave and pressing on paper using autumn col...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

15 years ago

How to host a High Tea Party

We love having High Teas...we have managed to get some of the tiered cake holders to make it even more special...we are having a special high tea for the residents when the next Royal wedding is on th...

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Mary

diversional therapist

15 years ago

Balloon Games

i use those blow up bats that are given out free at netball games

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sandra

training diversional therapist

15 years ago

Mandala Activities for the Elderly

We have started these in our facility, in the rest home and also in the secure wing, they are very good for calming the mind, and like i tell all the residents, it dosnt matter which colours you choos...

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Jackie

Lifestyle Coordinator

15 years ago

One-on-One Checklist to Record Monthly Visits

I find this form useful for my volunteers. I leave these monthly sheets in the folder where the volunteers sign in & at the end of their session they just write in who they have seen & tick on that pa...

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Bianca

Lifestyle Coordinator

15 years ago

Valentine's Day Hearts

used wrapping paper and lace, very effective and colourfull, also used celophane in the centre and then pasted them back to back, dazzling when hung in the windows.

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Dianne

Recreation officer

15 years ago

Recycled Hoy Game

Hi Robyn, I leave the aces in but when i call it out I say eg: ace of hearts I will say ONE heart. So if you wish to leave them in just say one instead. But your way is probably easier especially for...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

15 years ago

Attire of the World Quiz

I actually had pictures of the outfits...if you have the series Never Too Old To Learn there is a game called "Where in the World", I downloaded pictures from the internet and handed these around..a g...

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anne

Recreational Activities Officer

15 years ago

Name That Scent

Hi, I did a scent memory session with Dementia residents. Old time smells such as Old Spice, Fishermans Friends, Lavendar Talc, 4711 Perfume!! It was great and got some old memories back the surface...

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Zsuzsanna

15 years ago

Hi, my name is Zsuzsanna, and if anyone has any idea how I can join a penpal program for nursing home residents, would they please let me know? I have found one program in the States but was hoping...

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Robyn

Lifestyle Coordinator

15 years ago

Recycled Hoy Game

I have taken the aces out of the pack as ace and eight can sound the same and residents sometimes get confused.

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Pauline

Activity Officer/AIn

15 years ago

Hi solange The other markets to go to for games and puzzels are carrara markets on the gold coast and I use baby wipes to clean my wooden puzzles and make sure the residents that use them have nothing...

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clayton

lifestyle manager

15 years ago

Thanks for the advice on the jigsaws, i'm sure i will find it valuable when i get time to use it, i'll let you know how i go, Thanks again Kelly

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Pauline

Activity Officer/AIn

15 years ago

Hi everyone, recently I got two very good puzzles from Aldi for $10.00 each and my residents love them as they go across two tables and they are large enough to see and handle with poor vision and art...

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Christine

15 years ago

We arent able to have wooden puzzles at our facility due to infectious diseases control. Wooden puzzles sometimes cannot be cleaned without damaging the picture. Does anyone else have the same measure...

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Annie

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Hi Kelly - I shop on E-Bay a lot for work resources; just search for "wooden jigsaw puzzles" and see what's on offer. There are nice wooden puzzles at shops called "Riverview Gifts Galore" and "Active...

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Bronwyn

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Recycled Dream Spring Tree

I think this is a great idea and looks wonderful. This will be on my program calender next spring

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clayton

lifestyle manager

15 years ago

Hi everyone my name is Kelly from Blackburn, Melbourne. im in need of jigsaw puzzles for Dementia residents, i've found a couple in certain web sites but they retail at about $100.00 + i am after some...

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clayton

lifestyle manager

15 years ago

Sample Care Plan: Responsive Behaviors (Intrusive)

i have a resident who is in the 2nd stage of demensia, he has worked hard all his life and gets confused when staff wont do as he says. He likes to work with his hands and we have tried all kinds of a...

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Lorrie

Registered Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Sample Care Plan: Responsive Behaviors (Intrusive)

Yes, I have found this most helpful. Thank you and look forward to more info regarding our challenging clients.

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Christine

15 years ago

Hi Ive purchased 2 great ones from boxndice.com.au/ they are made from recycled tyres and plastic bottles can be wiped for infection control. Hope that hepas

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Australian Bookmarks for Australia Day

Great idea Marilyn, thank you. I might do one and place a photo on the website for our colleagues to see how lovely they look.

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Marilyn

Lifestyle support - aged care

15 years ago

Australian Bookmarks for Australia Day

These can also be made from collected Australian leaves, flowers etc and laminated. Take your residents for a walk, have someone carry a basket (particularly good for those with sight impairments, dem...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

15 years ago

Felt & Crepe Paper Poppies Craft

I have made these and they looked fantastic on my table on a wreath for our Remembrance Day service last year...the residents also made crepe paper poppies to place on the table of Remembrance...thank...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

15 years ago

Dot Painting Templates

This can also be done using cotton buds....it's very easy for residents to do..

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Helen

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Can anyone recommend some entertainers in the Brisbane area for small group entertainment in our lounge or groups to perform in our hall for under $100? We have a 1:1 monthly flute therapy which ever...

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Karen

15 years ago

I am part of a Dementia project that we are about to commence in the local community. This is a 'Memory Lane Cafe' type project where people (approx 65yo+) with memory loss and their family, carers or...

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anna

Recreation Therapist

15 years ago

Hi my name is Anna.I've set up a trolley with nick nacks which i take around the facility 2-3 times a week for residents to purchase goodies.I have also made available cans of coke etc which i keep in...

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Ashley

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Annual Report Sample

As a new Diversional Therapist starting out, I am so greatful for this website! Thank you so much for your experience of information and more! Ashley

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Wooden Branch Christmas Trees

Hi Maryann, The wooden branch Christmas tree is just an addition to the festivities. It is nice to have both the traditional and the wooden tree.

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