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tyrone
lifestyle assistant
lifestyle assistant
Mosaics
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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
lifestyle assistant
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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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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shirley
nurse
nurse
Cultural Presentations for Seniors
can you tell me where I can get cultural specific information for our residents
eg. japanese, jewish greek, italian ,german
thankyou shirley
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maggie
Health & Leisure Activities
Health & Leisure Activities
Lunch by the Bay
We have taken a group of people from my age care facility for this type of trip - drove to a local musical show, bought fish and chips for lunch and sat by the ocean taking in the view. It was a love...
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Skye
Activities coordinator
Activities coordinator
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
Diversional Therapist
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
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
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
Student
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
Lifestyle support - aged care
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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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
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
Diversional Therapist
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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15 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
Diversional Therapist
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
Diversional Therapist Assistant
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
Diversional Therapist
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
Diversional Therapist
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
Recrecation Therapist
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
Diversional Therapist
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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Annie
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi Wendy - 20 volunteers is a wonderful asset to you! Ideas for presents: the usual wine/chocolates, petrol vouchers, small plants or cater a special lunch just for them. Also hand out certificates of...
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wendy
recreation therapist/care
recreation therapist/care
hi all ,would anyone out there have simple ideas to make /give to our volunteers, all in all we have approx. 20, so costing be minimal ?? Also ways to get "the blokes"out and interested in activities....
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Fiona
Recrecation Therapist
Recrecation Therapist
Hi There, I would really love some fresh ideas for Afl grand final day. If anyone would like to give feedback on what they do it would really help. Thanks
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Fiona
Recrecation Therapist
Recrecation Therapist
Does anyone have any suggestions for Afl grand final, We are having a bacon & egg breakfast & i wanted to try different Games but im at a blank right now. Help please.
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Susan
Lifestyle and Leisure Coordinator
Lifestyle and Leisure Coordinator
Regarding Care Plan for Chickens.
I would suggest developing a Pet Care Plan.
Including; type/s of animals, food and water requirements, when to feed, who
will feed and when, maintenance of bedding...
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
We have recently purchased a chicken coop and the excitement of the residents is palpable. They go for a walk to the chicken coop all day long.We only have three chickens and when we finally got some...
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sharon
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
you have recently added pet therapy with a dog have you got any evidence based documention for chickens
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Kerry
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Aromatherapy Recipes
Hi Solange and Carmel. I use grapeseed oil and apricot kernel oil, roughly 1/2 and 1/2. Jojoba oil is fantastic, doesn't go rancid, and if the client has dry skin I always add some. I also make a soli...
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Having a basic understanding of one or more of the following can help you enhance your activity program: Aromatherapy, Massage Therapy, Horticultural therapy and multi-sensory therapy.
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Catherine
Lifestyle & Wellness Coordinator
Lifestyle & Wellness Coordinator
Helen found sound for health and multisensory very good as accreditation want sensory programs, its important. Did 2 days. Catherine
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Wendy
Recreational Therapist
Recreational Therapist
Sample Weekly Program for Memory Care
I have observed day care residents in Dementia Care respite cottage who are no longer verbal, singing and also following the printed words and thoroughly enjoying themselves. Music WORKS. Wendy N
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Wendy
Recreational Therapist
Recreational Therapist
Race Day Hat Parade
We are planning activities for Melbourne Cup Day and your input is great. Will give feedback after the event.
Lots of good ideas
Thanks, Wendy
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Helen
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi Just wondering what courses anyone has taken other than their diversional therapies studies that have been beneficial to their workplace. eg. aromatherapy or massage. Thanks Helen
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Graciela
Lifestyle & Volunteer Team Leader
Lifestyle & Volunteer Team Leader
World Oceans Day Poster
The Ocean Day's Poster in Wahroonga
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Graciela
Lifestyle & Volunteer Team Leader
Lifestyle & Volunteer Team Leader
World Oceans Day Poster
The Ocean Day's Poster worked very well with my residents, they put in practice all their creativity and were very proud with the final outcome. I will send you some pictures. Chela - Lifestyle Wahroo...
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Marilyn
Lifestyle support - aged care
Lifestyle support - aged care
Fishing Game
Thanks guys! This will be such fun to do with the men in the memory support unit ... I will let you know how it goes!! Marilyn
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Marilyn
Lifestyle support - aged care
Lifestyle support - aged care
Coin Toss Challenge
This sounds like fun! I'm thinking I will introduce this into our Games Day! Thanks ...
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Marilyn
Lifestyle support - aged care
Lifestyle support - aged care
Indian Chai Tea Recipe
This recipe is very similar to mine ... I am thinking to use it (or request kitchen to make) for the coming Commonwealth Games Day Event at our facility - to have some \"real\" Indian food along with...
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Rosemary
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Fishing Game
HI There
I try this activity on my residents, I had numbers on the back of the fish & who ever got the highest won 1st prize
Regards
Rosemary
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Rosemary
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Recycled Magazine Christmas Trees
Look great Iam going to try these thanks for the ideas
Regards
Rosemary
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Aranui Rest Home and Hospital
Diversional Therapist I/T
Diversional Therapist I/T
Sample Care Plan: Aphasia & Complex Care Needs
Posted by Marina/September 2010
What about a tropical fish tank, they are interesting to watch and they have lovely bright colours.
Also budgies or canaries are good value. They give our uni...
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Sample Weekly Program for Memory Care
hi can someone please send me a copy of their weekley program would luv a few- for ideas its for 6-7 day program for HOSTEL RES.thanks MARYANN
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
How to host a High Tea Party
I agree with you Jean, if the residents have nice china cups and saucers, freshly brewed tea and fancy napkins they feel special.
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jean
ain
ain
How to host a High Tea Party
We often have a fancy a/noon tea with all the trimmings and eat what we have cooked ie scones biscuits or slices. The residents love to chat around the table when we have the nice china and napkins.
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
How to host a Hawaiian Luau Party
Yes Jenny, I would love to hear about your party, if possible send us a photo for all to see.
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Jenny
DT
DT
How to host a Hawaiian Luau Party
Thank you for this segment. We are planning a cocktail mock tail with an Hawaiian theme, for the past months we have been collecting dried flowers and making our own leis, plus scouting the op shops...
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Debi
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Clown Day
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Clown Day
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
yes l need info on ACFI too please thanx MARAYNN
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
At present we have a fantastic activites program which we are always trying to improve our management now wants our activities staff to do PERSONNAL CARE WORK in the pm as they are short staffed does...
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