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Sarah
Activities Co ordinator
Activities Co ordinator
Hi All.
I love this site we was wondering if anyone has any ideas on what to do Monday 19th as we have residential unit who will love to watched the queens funeral but we also have Dementia unit who...
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Isabella
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Painted Tulip Garden
We began this activity early this morning to fill a boring and dull space in our facility. So far this is what we have completed! And it looks amazing! Has made the space full of bright colours and ea...
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4 years ago
8 Tips for Successful One-on-One Visits
I have so enjoyed reading all your comments and ideas and they are all wonderful. I believe as an Occupational Therapy Assistant here in Ohio, the use of self is one of the most powerful tools we hav...
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4 years ago
Logo Quiz (UK Brands)
All the answers are included in the PowerPoint. You can find them in the notes section. I have also added them to the printout above.
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Lifestyle
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
We are currently planning how we will be paying tribute to our late Queen Elizabeth II, at the moment with are having decoration up with the royal flag, tea & cake with a cup of tea, a royal quiz, lay...
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Diana
Activity Coordintator
Activity Coordintator
Logo Quiz (UK Brands)
Hi May i please get the answers thank you
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Linda
Recreation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
Maths as a group activity in memory support is a fun group activity that has everyone engaged with confidence
Older persons maths skills are stronger than later generations
Maths was learnt by rote...
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Samantha
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Birds of Australia Word search
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Birds of Australia Word search
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Julie
récréologue
récréologue
Finish the Phrase Bingo
What a great way to incorporate language memory into a bingo game!
I love that there are slides as well.
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Beccye
Life Engagement Director
Life Engagement Director
Musical Memories of the High Holidays with Itzhak Perlman
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Musical Memories of the High Holidays with Itzhak Perlman
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Linda
Recreation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
Rhythm Activity with Percussion Instruments
With memory support residents the loudness of a group percussion instruments is frightening
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Cgv
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Recreation and Rehab Manager
re: Crooner Music Match Quiz
I created a quiz from your quiz. a slide show quiz of crooner music match. only I added the "who am I" photos to help Residents guess. I thought of also adding part of th...
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penny
manager
manager
The History of Bingo Presentation
residents love the bingo games especially winning a prize each time
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4 years ago
Royal Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Royal Bingo
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Wendy
Activity Assistant
Activity Assistant
13 Ways to Include Math In Your Activity Calendar
We incorporate some counting into our Cranium Crunches program, using counting by 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, forwards and backwards. Once they recognize the patterns, most people join in, even those who rarely...
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4 years ago
Grandparent's Day Word Search
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Grandparent's Day
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Cala
Program Leader
Program Leader
Rhythm Activity with Percussion Instruments
Hello! Just wondering what percussion instruments are popular with your residents? Egg shakers are very popular but looking for something a bit different to add to the mix. Thanks in advance!
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Rae
Team Leader Respite Centre
Team Leader Respite Centre
Tasmania Word Search
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Tasmania Word Search
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Pot Luck Quiz 54
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: POT LUCK
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4 years ago
The Power of Music in Senior Care
I really enjoyed reading your article. I work in a nursing facility for Veterans as a Music & Memory Aide an I love it. It’s such a good program especially residents that have dementia. If we have a r...
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Pot Luck Quiz 51
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: POT LUCK
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Jennifer
Activities Officer & EEN
Activities Officer & EEN
September and the Number Seven Quiz
Hi Golden carers, what amazing resources, these resources make my job exciting and very stimulating for my Residents, many thanks Jennifer Tilbrook Oberon MPS
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Oakhall
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Golden Carers has been such a help to increase the range of activity sessions that we provide. Our residents love so many of the activities that are on here. It is also lovely that we can share our ow...
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Liam
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
I'm from the UK, what will people in the UK be doing for their residents for the next few days now that the queen has passed?
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Sharon
Siteaide
Siteaide
I am so thankful that Golden cares helps me with doing my job. You all have some
great ideas. Thank you for the activities. I am so amazed about how much material
you all have on this site. It is...
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Lorraine
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Brand Names and Slogans Quiz 1
I celebrate spring with morning tea, music and ask the residents to dress in their brightest coloured outfits. Mr or Mrs Spring is selected. I had a royal chair made and the winner is seated upon the...
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Elisabeth
Leisure coordinator
Leisure coordinator
Queen Elizabeth II Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Queen Elizabeth 2nd Quiz
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Bryony
Services Manager
Services Manager
German Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: German Bingo
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Marta
Activity Director
Activity Director
Birthday Celebration Song
Perfect! We sing a similar type song to “Jesus Loves Me” it’s a Senior version. It’s cute!
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Flowers Quiz #3
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: TRIVIA ABOUT FLOWERS
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Shirley
Day Service Manager
Day Service Manager
Famous Couples Quiz
Clients really enjoyed this quiz all 6 participated
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Bev
Activity Co-ordinator
Activity Co-ordinator
Guess the Acronyms & Abbreviations
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: ABBREVIATIONS - WE WRITE THESE ABBREVIATIONS OUT EITHER ON SINGLE PIECES OF PAPER OR ON A WHITE BOARD AND HAVE THE PARTICIPANTS GUESS WHAT TH...
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Bev
Activity Co-ordinator
Activity Co-ordinator
Match Books with Authors #3
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: MATCH AUTHORS TO NOVELS
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Bev
Activity Co-ordinator
Activity Co-ordinator
Words Ending in MENT
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: WORDS ENDING IN MENT
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Activities Team
Director Of Community Life
Director Of Community Life
Turkey Trot Social
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Turkey Trot
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Donna
Nurse
Nurse
Glasgow Dance Halls Word Search
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Glasgow Dance Halls Wordsearch
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Donna
Nurse
Nurse
10 Chances - Hangman Variation
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: 10 Chances AKA Hangman
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Donna
Nurse
Nurse
UK Music Quiz - 1960s
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Uk Music Quiz - 1960's
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Donna
Nurse
Nurse
Scottish Summer Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Scottish Summer Bingo
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Sr Rafaele
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Mandala Activities for the Elderly
thank you for sharing your variety of activities. The mandalas are a great hit with our seniors.
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Sue
Therapy Assistant
Therapy Assistant
Singalong & Exercise
Beautiful idea, Gwenyth. Thanks a lot xx
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Stacy
Life Enrichment Director
Life Enrichment Director
Guess the Classic Cars from Around the World
I appreciate the hard work that went into this and our gentlemen liked it but I would like to add that they were somewhat disappointed. Since the title is about Classic Cars, our group was expecting...
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4 years ago
How to Plan Successful Activity Programs for Senior Care
Am a new lifestyle coordinator just need to gather activities as I have been nursing for 20 years. Especially people with dementia. Please help
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Bernadette
Activity Director
Activity Director
Group Exercise for Seniors
This exercise for seniors has a great idea and very useful in my group exercises.
Thank you so much.
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Tiffany
Life Enrichment Director
Life Enrichment Director
Bulletin Boards can be fun but challenging. I am looking for September ideas that are geared for Memory Care that is not child like. Lets bounce some ideas around.
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George
Activities Co-Ordinator
Activities Co-Ordinator
Finish the Phrase Bingo
Love this idea! Thank you Sarah :)
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Wacky Wednesdays
Hi Melissa
I like this idea also
Thanks for sharing it
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Pot Luck Quiz 50
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: POT LUCK
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Pot Luck Quiz 49
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: POT LUCK
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Dy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Recycled Dream Spring Tree
I would just like to say how rewarding creating our tree has been, and seeing the finished product has some of the patients here on the STRAS unit very excited. Thankyou so much. I t helps brighten up...
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