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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Father's Day Program Sample
Hi Wendy
What other information do you need?
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Wendy
Buyer
Buyer
Father's Day Program Sample
i need a sample copy please for fathers day program
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Lea
Student/PSW/Recreationist
Student/PSW/Recreationist
Many thanks to Golden Carers for posting great ideas of activities that would help me carry out my duties in serving our elderly.
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Donna
Nurse
Nurse
Match the Crooner to the Song
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Match the crooner to the song
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Donna
Nurse
Nurse
Match the Lyrics to the Queen Song Titles
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Match the lyric to the song
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Cgv
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Recreation and Rehab Manager
10 Sensory Activities for Men
Classic Car Show Sat Sept 17 in our community.
A bus ride to see the car show (Independent Living folks)
A vintage car parade through town driving slowly past the care homes and senior villages ta...
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Cgv
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Tips for Working With a Challenging Supervisor
Thank You Haley.
I am that supervisor, although not necessarily a difficult one, Your ideas are wonderful starting points to share with a new team member.
As a supervisor/manager, we have expec...
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Sr Rafaele
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Short Jokes & One-Liners #2
thanks for the great ideas and creativity
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Rosita
Activities Assistant
Activities Assistant
EKKA Bingo
The residents have a "special" Bingo every month and really enjoy them, there are so many it can be difficult to chose which one, but we love them all.
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Lacie
Business Office Manager
Business Office Manager
Math Quiz #8
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Math Quiz #8
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Brenda
OTA
OTA
I work at rockingham nusing home can you please give me a few ideas for fathers day activities please
Thankyou Brenda McKell xx
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Kay E
Activities
Activities
What's the Odd One Out?
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: What's the Odd One Out?
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Grace
Wellbeing Coordiator
Wellbeing Coordiator
Hello! Please can I have some guidance of activities for a gentleman who used to be an electrical engineer on aircrafts?
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Ela
Volunteer
Volunteer
Halloween Visual Quiz
Is anyone able to share the missing answers - picture quiz etc. Or advise where I can find them please.
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Astley
Care Services Manager - Groups
Care Services Manager - Groups
Hi All - Just wondering what you are all planning for Seniors Week in November - in need of some ideas for Our Day Club thank you Maryann Ellis
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Two-Minute Activities for Dementia Care
Hi Julie
Another great idea
Thanks for sharing
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Janine
Program Manager
Program Manager
Famous Singers Word Search
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Famous Singers
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Julie
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Two-Minute Activities for Dementia Care
Hi there Iike the sound of the bag filled with fun stuff to take round the dementia home to get a few second of interaction with less able residents that don't want to join in with the main activities...
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Brittany
Activity Director
Activity Director
Thanksgiving Pie Tournament
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Pie Brackets
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Kylie
leisure and lifestyle officer
leisure and lifestyle officer
Things that are Yellow
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Yellow Things
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Linda
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside Sing-Along with Exercise
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: I do like to be beside the seaside sing a long exercise
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Hannah
Activities Director
Activities Director
Indoor Bocce Game
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Indoor Bocce
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Deed
Day Activity Co-ordinator
Day Activity Co-ordinator
Submit an Activity
Many thanks for giving us all diversity in our Activities, it certainly takes the pressure of knowing you have Golden carers to fall back on.
This day in history; is a great way to remind everyone o...
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Kylie
leisure and lifestyle officer
leisure and lifestyle officer
Dice Bingo
Made power point of your 'these go together' activity. I find it easier with my residents to have something they can see, rather than just say the answers. Hope someone can use it.
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Pavla
Animation
Animation
Greek Quiz in German
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Greek Trivia Quiz German
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Channa
diversional therapist
diversional therapist
September in History Presentation
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: A Day in History- September
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Pavla
Animation
Animation
Sommer Bingo - German Language
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Sommer Bingo
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Australian True or False Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: TRUE OR FALSE
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Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Hi there, has anyone set up a faux business environment in dementia unit. We have a few gents all with a business background and wondering what others may have done. We have set up an office environme...
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Amber
Wellness Director
Wellness Director
We are doing a taste of Italy and I’m looking for entertainment for the night.
Anyone have any ideas? Can’t find local entertainer that provides anything with an Italian flare.
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Bryony
Services Manager
Services Manager
The Orient Express Reminiscing
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Orient Express Experience
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Quick Brown Fox - True or False?
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: TRUE OR FALSE
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Channa
diversional therapist
diversional therapist
12 Ways to Celebrate World Smile Day
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: World Smile Day
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Channa
diversional therapist
diversional therapist
How to Celebrate International Coffee Day
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: International Coffee Day
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
The True Story of The Rag and Bone Man
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: TRUE STORY ABOUT THE RAG AND BONE MAN
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Andy
Activities Co Ordinator
Activities Co Ordinator
Sunday Songs of Praise Playlist
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Sunday songs of praise..
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Pauline
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Armchair Travel To Greece
We are doing armchair travel to Greece on Wednesday 24th August. I will send some pics from the day :)
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Rearrange the Words to Make Sentences
Thanks Evangeline for your feedback Regards Gwyneth
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Matthew
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Armchair Travel to England
Thank you for all these Armchair Travel resources. The residents I work with have loved every session and always comment on how they enjoyed it!
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Evangeline
Care Home Manager
Care Home Manager
Who Am I? August Birthdays
Absolutely love this activity :) I know just the residents that will really engage with this
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Evangeline
Care Home Manager
Care Home Manager
Rearrange the Words to Make Sentences
A couple of our residents will love this :) Thank you
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Musical Instruments Word Scramble
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: ARRANGE THE LETTERS TO FIND OUT THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
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Barb
Senior Activity Coordinator
Senior Activity Coordinator
Hello again Anyone ever do a 50's party? Curious for ideas. TIA
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
11 Tips for New Activity Directors
Hi Latisia
What kind of facility do you work in??
A nursing home the MDS nurse tells you which residents you need to do assessments for
Usually you do and assessment or notes every three months a...
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Vanya
Senior Activity Coordinator
Senior Activity Coordinator
Pot Luck Quiz 48
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: General Knowledge Quiz
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Barb
Senior Activity Coordinator
Senior Activity Coordinator
Good afternoon everyone. Summer is almost over and was wondering if anyone has any neat ideas what to do with the seniors for back to school activities?
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3 years ago
Turkey Word Search
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Travel Turkey
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Channa
diversional therapist
diversional therapist
Art Appreciation - Pablo Picasso
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Art Appreciation- Pablo Picasso
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3 years ago
monthly theme ideas
i need to come up with 12 monthly themes to cover
looking for inspiration and ideas ?
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Jennifer
Supervisor, Adult Day Program
Supervisor, Adult Day Program
Name the Canadian Animals Quiz
Hi! Great trivia. We have other animals you may like to add; like the red fox, arctic fox, chipmunks and squirrels, deer, owls, otters etc.
Thanks!
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This is my go-to site. I’ve looked at others, but Golden Carers has a sense of fun and creativity that makes our activities enjoyable for everyone. The activities are adaptable for all levels. We did the Olympic Day activities and had a blast - everyone got up and participated! Thank you.
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