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Julianne
diversional therapist
diversional therapist
12 Ideas For a Veterans Day Ceremony
Has anyone have a Remembrance Day Program
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Della
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Portable Activity Ideas to Reach Every Resident, Everyday
This one is £30 very similar to the one I use from ikea they have a few to pick from. xx
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Rachel
Registered Manager
Registered Manager
Read-Aloud Audience Participation Story #10
Well, my residents love these audience participation stories. Where can I get more of them. It's becoming a weekly activity for us.
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Anna
Trainee Manager
Trainee Manager
Bangladesh Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Bangladesh hangman/quiz
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Anna
Trainee Manager
Trainee Manager
China Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: China Hangman
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Anna
Trainee Manager
Trainee Manager
Cambodia Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Cambodia hangman
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Yvonne
Activity Assistant
Activity Assistant
Cars Quiz, Trivia and Word Search
Hi we used the Car quiz and it really lead into a reminiscing activity.
Thanks Yvonne
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3 years ago
How to write an Activity-Based Care Plan
Hello I'm very new to the activity director community and would like to understand a little more about how to complete a care plan
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Sandra
Activity Assistant
Activity Assistant
Christmas is coming and I would like to do a glamor photo of the resident and send it to the resident's family or poa. I need a form that gives me permission to do this anyone have a form I can use....
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Pot Luck Quiz 55
Thanks for the feedback Vanessa, its nice to know you are enjoying them. Regards Gwyneth
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Vanessa
Activities Co-Ordinator
Activities Co-Ordinator
Pot Luck Quiz 55
Fabulous, these quizzes go down so well on a weekly basis. I include them with my weekly activities list. :)
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Activities Team
Director Of Community Life
Director Of Community Life
Dice Word Challenge
We do foam letters and let the residents pick a letter out of a basket.
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Matt
Head of Activities
Head of Activities
What do you see? Game
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: What do you see?
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Ruby
AIN
AIN
Hi We are going to do a Spring Fair Next year. I have never been involved in one before any ideas, tip or trick I would love.
Thank you
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3 years ago
Have You Ever Game
Sounds like something our guests will enjoy. I think we'll use beans
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Simonne
Services Coordinator
Services Coordinator
Antique Roadshow Presentation & Game
Answers to print off are attached here :-)
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Irene
Leisure & Wellness Coordinator
Leisure & Wellness Coordinator
I just renewed my membership. Couldn't be without the brilliant info and activities you supply to do my job with satisfaction. The resources are brilliant and made my job easier, more fun and so much...
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Brittany
Activity Director
Activity Director
Ugly Sweater Paper Dolls
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Ugly Sweater Paper Dolls
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Amy
Activities Director
Activities Director
How to Start a Pen Pal Program for Seniors
I am an Activities Director for an independent and assisted living facility on the coast of Maine. We would be interested in starting a pen pal program with a facility in another country perhaps...th...
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Rose
Manager
Manager
Robin Hood Pantomime in Rhyme
Wow and wow and wow. Thanks for this amazing gift that everyone can take part in.
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Jackie
Activities Co-ordinator
Activities Co-ordinator
Halloween Quiz
Hi i've just taken on the role of activities coordinator, and find your site invaluable for ideas .
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Nikki
Selwyn Centre Coordinator
Selwyn Centre Coordinator
Fishing Game
We give the winner (most fish) a chocolate marshmallow fish and the person who caught the least fish gets a chocolate frog.
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Newstone
Activities
Activities
Spy Word Search
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Top Secret
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Newstone
Activities
Activities
Spy Fiction - Match Novel with Author
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Spy Fiction
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Beth
Activity Director
Activity Director
Randy the Rascally Reindeer Scavenger Hunt
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: WANTED
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Nancy
Leisure And Lifestyle Assistant
Leisure And Lifestyle Assistant
Unexplained Trivia
I love this resource, it really helps me a lot with my social support group work. My clients loves it very much saying that these activity sheets helps them sharpen their brain and so do I. Thank you...
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Angela
Recreational Therapist
Recreational Therapist
Indoor Bocce Game
We play this game and the residents love it. They can get quite competitive.
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3 years ago
Smile! Word Search
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Smile
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Betty
Activity Director
Activity Director
Indoor Bocce Game
This sounds like lots of fun! Thanks for sharing, and you gave great instructions!
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National
NTRS
NTRS
Antique Roadshow Presentation & Game
Can I ask about Part 2 of the game please? The price label is on the picture when I looked at the Powerpoint. Is it possible to remove this so people can guess the price as per the instructions (and p...
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Cheryl
Activities Coordinator/Palliative & End Of Life Care
Activities Coordinator/Palliative & End Of Life Care
Hi,
I wondered if anyone could assist me with any ideas for activities to do with patients who are end of life?
I have an interview for the position of Activities Coordinator at the hospice where...
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Cheryl
Activities Coordinator/Palliative & End Of Life Care
Activities Coordinator/Palliative & End Of Life Care
Hi,
I wondered if anyone could offer me any tips and suggestions for supporting patients with suitable activities who are end of life.
I've recently applied for the role of Activities Coordinator at...
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The Heartlands
Life Enrichment Director
Life Enrichment Director
We are a new facility opening up. What re some of your staple activity items that you have to have in your inventory? What are some things you have found helpful that you didn't think would be? Lookin...
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Newstone
Activities
Activities
Cheerful Crossword
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Cheerful Crossword
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Hugh
Memory Care Director
Memory Care Director
This or That Questions for Adults
These are amazing, we need more questions!!!
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Rachel
Student
Student
Christmas Prep Reminiscing
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Christmas Prep! Brain Game Time
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Danielle
Lifestyle Team Leader
Lifestyle Team Leader
Picture Word Search - Flowers
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Picture Crossword - Flowers
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Monique
Recreational Therapy Coordinator
Recreational Therapy Coordinator
Hi!
Does anyone have activity suggestions for an older adults that are Deaf-Blind and has dementia? The activities will be one-on-one in the home.
Thank you!
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Sharon
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Positivity Rock Painting
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Positivity Rock Painting
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Catherine
Manager
Manager
We have been using Golden Carers for a long while which has been invaluable for our Activities Co-ordinator at our Care Home
At the moment we are looking for activities we could do for Residents wi...
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Rae
Team Leader Respite Centre
Team Leader Respite Centre
NRL Word Search
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: NRL Word Search
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Devika Chandra
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Hi all, there seem to be nothing about Fiji for Fiji Day which is on 10 Oct. Arm Chair Travel to Fiji would be great. Also can't find anything on the festival of DIWALI.....
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Kelly
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
The Wonderful World of the Butterfly
thank you for the trivia
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Kathryn
Activity Director
Activity Director
10 Chances - Hangman Variation
i really like this idea. on the calendar in November !
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Debbie
Admin/Receptionist
Admin/Receptionist
I am really interested to learn how you occupy or entertain your clients who travel on a mini-bus on a day outing? Sometimes our clients are seated on the bus for an hour or longer & I wondered if any...
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Pot Luck Quiz 55
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: POT LUCK
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Carla
Former Lifestyle Officer / Coordinator
Former Lifestyle Officer / Coordinator
Squeeze Ball Activity for Dementia Care
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Fine Motor Exercise or Activity for Senior
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Carla
Former Lifestyle Officer / Coordinator
Former Lifestyle Officer / Coordinator
Pot Luck Quiz 73
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Quiz- General Knowledge
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Sharon
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Starry Night Space Painting
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Space Painting
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