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3 years ago
ANZAC Day Crossword
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: ANZAC Day Crossword
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Alphabet Quiz #5
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: FUN WITH THE ALPHABET -
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Sports & Exercise Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: EXERCISE AND SPORT
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Lisa
Activity Director
Activity Director
Hello I have recently been hired as the Activity Director for a small long term care center in Billings Montana. The Director of Nursing want me to reinstate a program that is called Life Enrichment p...
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Rachel
Activity And Volunteer Coordinator
Activity And Volunteer Coordinator
Cinco De Mayo Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Cinco De Mayo Bingo
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3 years ago
Famous Book Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Famous book bingo
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Kay E
Activities
Activities
The Price is Right UK - 1950s
Thanks Jenny, much appreciated! I'm sure our residents will love it.
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Martha Jeannette
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
I am new in this job, and I have the opportunity to build up a lifestyle team. Any suggestions where do I start?
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3 years ago
The Magic of Being Silly
I am new in this field, so thank you for all the ideas and advice that helps me a great deal. Our new facility is slowly filling up. Every bit helps as the residents are not keen on participating.
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Scott
Activity Therapist
Activity Therapist
Fun Riddle 15
These riddle games are quiet fun with my senior patients; however, this one my patients did not like as the original riddle states "It starts with P and ends with E," so my patients just eliminated al...
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Melody
Activity Director
Activity Director
Thank you Golden Carers for all your hard work, we so appreciate you all..Melody
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Charlotte
Registered Manager
Registered Manager
Good afternoon. I do 1:1 activities in a nursing and residential home and i am struggling to find activities for residents with end stages of dementia and is non interactive. Do you have any advise?
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Nicola
Recreation &events Coordinator
Recreation &events Coordinator
At my age care facility we had a performer booked for tomorrow and he is not able to make it any idea on entertainment for a large group of 60+
I have three lifestyle staff to help
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Sylvia
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Life Reflections Posters to Connect with New Arrivals
Thank you for getting back to me,your ideas and input is amazing I will certainly implement and incorporate this into life stories in my home.
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3 years ago
Canadian Landmarks Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Canadian landmarks
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Nancy
Resident Services Director
Resident Services Director
Why Respectful Language Matters in Senior Care
Well written and so true, names mean a lot! Thanks
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Myrna
Advocate
Advocate
Why Respectful Language Matters in Senior Care
Have a look at 'flipping stigma' for hints and real audio and video to help caregivers, people living with dementia and health services
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George
Activities Co-Ordinator
Activities Co-Ordinator
The Price is Right UK - 1950s
Not sure what date this was made, but be sure to alter the 'today's' prices if you use it as they are way off.
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Richelle
DT
DT
Thank you so much. It was a great help for me to do the care plans. Great resources.
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Sally
Activity Director
Activity Director
I have ONE vocal, often pessimistic person who impacts the vibe of my activities. I'll try to redirect her, but it is a real challenge. She attends everything. There are times when she is an asset....
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Chandler
Activities Director
Activities Director
Hello Everyone! I current work at a SNF with all levels of care.
My boss asked me to start doing an activity after meals (Breakfast & Lunch).
My facility current weakness is getting people to part...
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Kerry
Lifestyle & Wellbeing Officer
Lifestyle & Wellbeing Officer
Celebrating Monet's Art and Life
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Monet's Garden
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John
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Bottle Chickens Craft
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Bottle chicken
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Newstone
Activities
Activities
Famous Artwork Matching Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: World Art Day Match Quiz
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Peter
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Hi all, I was just wondering what approach you guys take to implementing the activities from Golden Carers on the calendar. Do you print out and display the weekly / monthly calendar? Or do you use th...
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Bernice
Lifestyle/ Enrolled Nurse
Lifestyle/ Enrolled Nurse
Hi Everyone, I'm reasonably new to this job but have been an EEN Nurses for years! Loving the assistance of this site.
I have applied to be part of 'the Biggest Cup of Tea' but of course being a nurs...
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Kaylene
Active Living Manager
Active Living Manager
Grocery Ad Scavenger Hunt
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Grocery Ad Scavenger Hunt
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Tina
life enrichment manager
life enrichment manager
Hello I got a new job as a life enrichment activty person.and I'm in the memory floor...what can I use to dance with like I know scarfs. Don't know how to make or if the i can..some will be mostly sit...
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Ann
Activity Organiser/Music Therapist
Activity Organiser/Music Therapist
Hopscotch Exercise Game
This is a brilliant activitiy - used with my Dementia group and also woth my grandchildren (adapted) who are a lively 4 and 6!! Thank you very much!
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Catherine
Group Lifestyle Services Manager
Group Lifestyle Services Manager
Good morning! I am looking for recommendations for an exercise routine that incorporates music. I have located one great You tube podcast “ Flashback theatre” the residents love exercising to this and...
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Sylvia
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Do we have a form that we can find out our residents history ,what there hobbies are what they like Todo now
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Lauren
Support Worker
Support Worker
Hi, I would like some help with prize ideas,
I have a box of chocolates I take round when they have completed a wordsearch or winner from picture bingo or floor games.
Ladies are quite easy for pri...
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Emma
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
ANZAC Day Poster
My residents are embracing the great idea of the Anzac wreath. Have started already. Out of this activity come the stories about the war days. Fascinating listening. Wreath should be ready come Anzac...
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Emila
Activity Director
Activity Director
Word Search - Spices in Morocco
I am writing this comment to express my gratitude for the Golden Carers, which has been a great resource for me as an activity director. Golden Carers provides me with new ideas for activities every d...
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Veronica
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
Who Am I Game 3
Very happy with Golden carers site. So much of information. So much of activities for seniors.
Need more sites for Who am I.
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Happy Easter Banner Craft
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Happy Easter Egg shape Banner.
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Belinda
Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator
Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator
I am trying to find a CD or DVD where I can conduct my own ANZAC service at our facility. Does any one know where I can buy these please and thank you.
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Helen
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Cup and Saucer Table Decorations
I would use Plaster of Paris. You can buy it at Bunnings, a 2.5kg bag is quite cheap.
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Andrew
Administrator
Administrator
Market Day
The ‘Tuck Shop’ is open weekly at our home, for residents to purchase items of their choice. All treats and essential conveniences are now available, along with specialized requests :)
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Numbers Quiz #2
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: ALL THE ANSWERS ARE NUMBERS
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Welsh Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: WELSH TRIVIA
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Peter
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Hi everyone, I have just taken the plunge into becoming a Golden Carers Member and I can tell straight away that it is one of the best moves ever. I am going to be starting a brand new position as an...
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Vegetables Matching Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Match the vegetables to the description - Quickie 5 minutes
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Lisa
Activities for Seniors
Activities for Seniors
True or False Quiz #7
This a great quiz because the questions are not too hard.
Thank you!
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Lisa
Activities for Seniors
Activities for Seniors
True or False Quiz #7
Can I print this quiz without the pictures?
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Ruaa
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
History Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: History quiz
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Quick Fire Similes Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: FILL IN THE GAPS - a quickie 2 minutes
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Quick Fire Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: OPPOSITES AND RHYMING WORDS
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I appreciate how accessible everything is to create worthwhile, mind-opening, engaging and absolutely wonderful activities for our friends. Our calendars are overflowing with variety - there is something for everyone, every day. Thank you so much for helping mecreate days that always give everyone something to look forward to. They are engaged, active, laughing, and living life to the fullest. Because of you, there are endless possibilities.
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