Activities for Seniors | Forum for Recreation Therapists

Dianne

Recreation officer

15 years ago

Festive Stained Glass Craft

I like the look of this one. Will have to try it. You could probably cut out some shapes into the cardboard/paper and put coloured cellophane behind the shapes. More work but would probably work too.

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Annie

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

To Maryann - I work as DT in a 42 bed mixed needs residential facility and have 31 hours allocated Monday to Friday for DT duties + admin duties + shopping etc - it\'s very hard. No weekend work allow...

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Helen

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Hi the qld course is now called a certificate IV in Leisure and Health it used to be called a cert IV in Community services ( Lifestyle and Leisure). I work as a Diversional therapist 27 hours per we...

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Maryann

Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager

15 years ago

hi l still need feedback on hours off work for D.T.s can a few people please tell me their work hours program hrs etc this includes activity co ordinators too thanx MARYANN ELLIS

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Group Crosswords

That's right Diane. When I worked for the RSL we played with 12 cards. However if you work in a facility where most residents are fragile (high care) it is too difficult for them to turn the cards. T...

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Dianne

Recreation officer

15 years ago

Group Crosswords

Hi A couple of years ago I purchased a very large crossword grid from Lovatts online. I stick it to a board so the group can see it. IT comes with a clue book and the grid is laminated so it can be u...

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Dianne

Recreation officer

15 years ago

Recycled Hoy Game

We play Hoy each week. But when we do it I hand out 15 cards (amount can change) to each player. When their card is called out they turn the card over until they are all turned over. Dianne

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Gail

activities officer

15 years ago

Hi Jessica, doing my Certificate IV in community services(lifestyle and leisure) through Bremer TAFE,located in ipswich Qld. Doing this via correspondence, is great as I work fulltime and can do this...

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Maryann

Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager

15 years ago

hi yeh jess contact Diversional Therapy Australia located in Sydney also login to REDLEAF EDUCATION they have distace ed which may be what u are lookingg for Maryann Horsham VICTORIA

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Color Sorting for Memory Care

You can also use discarded game tokens, or children's wooden building blocks; as long as they have a fair size so that if placed in the mouth there no danger of choking.

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Hi Jessica, most TAFE colleges have DT courses in Queensland. Ring one of them and ask them to send you the information booklet. You can choose to do the Certificate IV or the Diploma.

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jessica

15 years ago

Hi, I am actually a speech pathology student (previously an AIN in residential aged care) and I am trying to find out about the study requirements to be a diversional therapist. I cannot seem to find...

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Pauline

Activity Officer/AIn

15 years ago

Color Sorting for Memory Care

This works really well with High Care Dementia residents I also use pegs of different colours as the residents are able to work out that they can peg the pegs onto the sides of the baskets they use an...

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Gail

activities officer

15 years ago

Hi, Just thought others would like to know that the queensland government have made the 7th of November "grandparents Day". Recognising grandparents in our community. 2010 is the first year...

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Kellie-Anne

Personal carer Assistant

15 years ago

Horse Race Game

I made this game for our resdients ...... residents and staff had a ball playing it lots of fun and laughter........wonderful idea thank you cheers Kellie

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kerry

Recreation Activities Officer

15 years ago

How to Start an Advent Morning Tea Tradition

What a beautiful and simple idea. I love that you have used Australian native flowers that can be found in most nursing home gardens. I am sure that my residents will love making one of these wreaths...

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Lauretta

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Gardening for Men

We did this activity to propogate African violets at the day centre using the leaves of a healthy plant. we used disposable gloves -easy to use and important as compost can be toxic.

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Eileen

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Melbourne Cup Hats

Wow how simple and easy these are to make. My clients had a lot of fun making them.. Eileen Downs Rockhampton Qld Australia.

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Debbie

Leisure & Lifestyle Therapist

15 years ago

Horse Race Game

We played this game on Melbourne Cup Day but had plastic felt covereed horses. They looked liked real horses, everyone gave them names and we ran heats and eventually had a cup final. Everone both in...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Horse Racing Sweepstakes

You are right the number of horses are usually 24. I have added another line for the 24th horse on the sweep. Cheers, Solange

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Eileen

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Group Crosswords

Hi I\'m a Diversional Therapist ans have worked in Aged Care Facilities for the past 22yrs. We are always looking for ideas for our men so they don\'t feel out. These puzzles have been great for them...

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Janet

student

15 years ago

Group Crosswords

I love to get your very helpful emails. I am doing the Cert IV Leisure/Lifestyle course, and find these ideas so stimulating. Janet

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Maryann

Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager

15 years ago

The Men’s Club: Social Activities for Men

hi yes l have ideas for exersise program = us a big balloon or ball residents in the circle hit kick the ball around then add another one also get a large sheet - coloured get each person to hold it,...

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Heather

15 years ago

Hi Solange,I am an activities officer for 40 High Care residents in a nursing faciltiy and have enjoyed your site and used many ideas which have seen more smiles on my residents faces which makes my j...

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Robyn

Lifestyle Coordinator

15 years ago

Horse Racing Sweepstakes

Hi, I printed out your sweeps and completed about 5 of them. When I drew the horses, I found out you have only 23 lines on the sweep and there is 24 horses. Robyn

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Kristin

diversional therapist

15 years ago

Mandala Activities for the Elderly

I leave mandalas in the tables in our hostel for the residents to do over the weekend. They love to do them. We then put them on display so they can show off their creativity. They sit and discuss...

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Lynne

Recreation Therapist

15 years ago

I have just subscribed to the website...I can see it is going to be very helpful. Could anyone help me with a calendar(monthly/weekly/fortnightly)different to the norm....help...please

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Christine

15 years ago

Melbourne Cup Hats

Hi we are going to make these tomorrow I purchased nice artificial flowers from a discount store and some lovely butterflies!

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

Mosaics

Hi Tyrone, Thank you for your feedback and the nice photo. I also use mosaic activities and they are becoming rather popular in our facility. It is a good idea to do on an old piece of furniture;...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

DIY Race Horses

Hi Audrey, You are a champion! How fabulous your horse race looks, well done! I shall place the photo on the website for our colleagues to see. Thank you for the feedback. All the best Sol...

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Audrey

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

DIY Race Horses

Hi I have made the horses for Melbourne Cup Day Celebrations, I am happy with how they turned out. Will send a photo of the group enjoying the races Thanks for a great site Audrey

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tyrone

lifestyle assistant

15 years ago

Mosaics

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Mosaics

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Heather

15 years ago

Indian Themed Commonwealth Games party!

I held our very own commonwealth games and what a great day of fun and laughter we had. Our residents competed in four events and the winners received their gold, silver and bronze medals, presented...

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tyrone

lifestyle assistant

15 years ago

Hand Massage & Nail Care

the way i do hand and nail care is i have a tapestry make up case and do ti about once a fortnight in the afternoons i trim file and paint the nails or trim file and hand massage letting the ladies ch...

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Heather

15 years ago

Halloween Table Centrepieces

Thanks for this idea, I did this with my high care residents today and they had a blast... it also gave them a chance to talk about ways they cooked pumpkin, and reciepes... I got some great ones for...

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Skye

Activities coordinator

15 years ago

How to Start an Advent Morning Tea Tradition

A wonderful idea. Is there any significance for the pink and purple candles?

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

15 years ago

How to Start an Advent Morning Tea Tradition

It was once tradition for the Pope to give someone a pink rose on the fourth Sunday of Lent before Easter of cheer up the solemn nature of that season. Before the commercialization of Christmas, Adven...

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Maryann

Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager

16 years ago

Race Day Hat Parade

yes we are having cup day fun day will give feedback after the day it will be different this year than others

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Christine

Student

16 years ago

Aromatherapy Recipes

Hi Solange I am studying Cert IV Leisure & Health and doing my work placement at a day respite centre. I am amazed at the rigidity/rules that are cropping up both where I am and at other facilities t...

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Marilyn

Lifestyle support - aged care

16 years ago

Fishing Game

Well, it was great fun as I predicted .. but NOT with the men. Instead, our women wanted to go fishing! Just proves the point ... NEVER assume!

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neeru

16 years ago

Resident Assessment: Identifying Needs in Long-Term Care

I am doing cert 4 in Ageing & Disability and really thankfull for information I got clearly from your sight

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

16 years ago

Hand Massage & Nail Care

Hi Amanda, you are quite right. The best attention is the one on one attention, however in Nursing Homes it is hard to find the time to do it to every person.Where I work every resident has a 'special...

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Amanda

Diversional Therapist

16 years ago

Hand Massage & Nail Care

I work in a Rehab facility so I implement this activity slightly different, instead of a small group I actually use it as a one on one activity. I will do a hand soak, then will trim, file and paint t...

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Heather

16 years ago

The Price is Right Game

This game turned out interesting for our facility, we have three units high care dementia, low care dementia and hostel and all residents loved the price is right game. lots of discussion about produc...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

16 years ago

How to host a Hawaiian Luau Party

Hi Rebecca, thanks for letting us know your Luau party was successful. We have one every year and it is always a lot of fun.

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PAH Recreation

Diversional Therapist Assistant

16 years ago

How to host a Hawaiian Luau Party

We had a Luau Party last fortnight, it was an absolute success. Everybody had a great time and we had Polynesian dancers come in after the big feast. Really enjoyable day.

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

16 years ago

Hi Wendy - Men's activities that work for me are: dominos, gardening, conversation (Men's Club), any game that uses a dice, sanding and painting old furniture, carpet bowls, bowling, Hoy, and lately W...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

16 years ago

Hi, regarding affordable presents for volunteers. You could assist residents to make book-marks as instructed in the website, but do it in scraps of colourful leather. I was given one in yellow leathe...

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Fiona

Recrecation Therapist

16 years ago

Hi Wendy, We brought all our volunteers little glass angels from a cheap shop (reject cheap as chips etc) & they come in a nice box only $2 each & picked a small posy of flowers for them all & invited...

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Annie

Diversional Therapist

16 years ago

http://yooyahcloud.com/VOLUNTEERSA/eISoYb/Books__merchandising_old_logo__for_web.pdf - This is a link to Volunteering SA where they have great volunteering badges $3.20 each you could give out to your...

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