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Linda
Recreation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
The game finish the proverbs
I don't use cards as many of the residents no longer have the ability to read
Using the well know proverbs I give the group the first half of the proverb encouraging res...
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Brenda
Carer
Carer
Australian Picture Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: What am I
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Nikki
Selwyn Centre Coordinator
Selwyn Centre Coordinator
8 Creative Ways to Use an iPad in Nursing Home Settings
I use my iPad to turn my voice into words for someone who is completely deaf. As this only happened in her nineties the guest doesn't have an established alternative way to communicate. If I make a...
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Linda
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Corrie Ten Boom Forgives - A True Story of Forgiveness
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Corrie ten boom forgives - true story
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Sample Weekly Program for Memory Care
Hi Sylvia
Yes this is a challenging group to work with
Perhaps you can look at other sample calendars
https://www.goldencarers.com/sample-activities-calendars/3881/
One or two of mine is in this...
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3 years ago
Sample Weekly Program for Memory Care
Hi like the idea of a weekly program.I run the activities in a residential home..most of my seniors are at the end stage dementia...I try and do the group ideas..but mostly it's 1 on 1. Can you give...
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Vanessa
Aged Social Support
Aged Social Support
Daily Gratitude Tips for Senior Care
Thank you for this reflection about gratitude. It has formed the basis of our next newsletter. I appreciate all that Golden Carers does for us.
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Cathy
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Hi, has anyone had a Hawaiian Theme Day? Looking for ideas.
Thanks Cathy
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Vanessa
Activities Co-Ordinator
Activities Co-Ordinator
Broadway Musicals Word Search
My residents love their weekly word searches I attach them to our activity sheets
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Evangeline
Care Home Manager
Care Home Manager
Armchair Travel to India
This week we are getting ready for our 'Trip to India' and we are all looking forward to the new tastes and experiences we will be able to have on this journey.
Our Head Cooks are in preparation fo...
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Beth
Activities Co Ordinator
Activities Co Ordinator
International Cat Day Crossword
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: International Cat Day Crossword
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Ally
Lifestyle Coordinator Sea Views Manor
Lifestyle Coordinator Sea Views Manor
Commonwealth Games Trivia
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Commonwealth Games Trivia
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Angie
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Picnic Bingo
The ladies & gents at Ashgrove Care Home in England love playing picture bingo.
This one is their favourite (& mine ) it brought up memories of them going in picnics with their families.
So it w...
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Pot Luck Quiz 47
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: POT LUCK
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Leith
Leisure And Lifestyle Student
Leisure And Lifestyle Student
1 - 90 Bingo
Could anyone tell me what the cards with the six numbers are for? Sorry, not a real Bingo expert!!
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3 years ago
10 Ways to Improve Activity Participation
I just took my residents on a trip to Disney. Decorated the leisure center as if they were in Walt Disney World, I had a backdrop of the Disney castle and each different station was a famous part of D...
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Pot Luck Quiz 45
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: POT LUCK
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Simeon
Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation
Catchphrase Visual Quiz
really good game! Well received when we played it
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Janine
Program Manager
Program Manager
Car Bingo
Thanks for completing this Bingo type. Our men particularly are enjoying it.
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janet
Healthcare professional
Healthcare professional
How to Decrease Problem Behaviors
Can someone please describe the steps that could be taken to enable health and social care workers to gain a knowledge and understanding of the needs and preferences of people with dementia who have d...
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Pot Luck Quiz 46
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: POT LUCK
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Pavitra
Wellbeing Consultant
Daily Program Samples - Low Care & Memory Support
Very helpful web site! Thank you for uploading varieties of content.
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Rebecca
Activities Assistant In LTC
Activities Assistant In LTC
I have not yet done a sensory session activity. What are some ideas after picking the 2 to 3 sensory categories to engage residents or just to get this type of activity going?
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Kim
Activity Director
Activity Director
Not Like the Other Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Not Like the Other
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Kim
Activity Director
Activity Director
Missing Letters Visual Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Missing Letters
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Kim
Activity Director
Activity Director
Group the Pictures
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Group the Pictures
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Kim
Activity Director
Activity Director
Name the American Landmarks
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Famous American Landmarks
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Kim
Activity Director
Activity Director
Caption The Pictures
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Caption This 1 & 2
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Michele
Activities Co Ordinator
Activities Co Ordinator
Armchair Travel to Las Vegas
We had the best day traveling to Las Vegas. We gave out boarding passes and had Elvis music on when they entered the room. we showed a u tube clip on the 10 best things to do in Vegas and then had a q...
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Mary
Activities Co Ordinator
Activities Co Ordinator
Price is Right - UK Edition - 1970's vs 2022
Hi
I’m trying to find prices in the 1970 in ireland for groceries
But coming up with nothing would love to go this activity with the clients ! Anyone know where to start looking for prices in 197...
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
How to celebrate Indian Independence Day
Hi Clotell
According to Google they Bollywood party is
someone uses the term "Bollywood," they either refer to anything related to the Indian movies or something generic that is Indian. Our Bollywo...
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Barb
Senior Activity Coordinator
Senior Activity Coordinator
I just found the gift ideas pages. OMG I love these.
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Mary
Activities Co Ordinator
Activities Co Ordinator
Hi everyone
Looking for ideas to do with the residents between 10 am to 10:30 am as in this time a lot of residents are getting up finishing breakfasts and i have some residents coming into me one...
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3 years ago
Hi, I am trying to create my own hangman game with my own words to play on the computer. I have created a list but when I try and play the game as hangman it will only play a slideshow? Is there a way...
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Lorraine
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
St. Patrick's Day Crossword
Very much appreciated for the activities, and cross words I have been giving copies to our residents to do during lock down they are really enjoying them
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CLOTEIL
Activity Director
Activity Director
How to celebrate Indian Independence Day
What is a Bollywood party?
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Marie
Manager
Manager
Tennis Players Who's Who?
Great activity. Is there an opportunity for players to solve it before it is revealed? Some players may actually guess the answer after a few numbers are turned over.
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Sally
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Does anyone find it hard to encourage imagination in their clients? We had two new clients start the other day in our community day centre. I thought it would be good to do an ice breaker. So I asked...
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Sharlene
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
This week I realised our old piano is actually a pianola. Very exciting .... Today in storage I found about 30 music rolls I would love to use for singalongs.
I have worked out how to put them in...
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Vicki
RAO
RAO
Daily Program Samples - Low Care & Memory Support
I'm really glad I found this web site. So many useful activities and tips. Makes my day so much easier!
Thank you
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Brenda
Lifestyle Officer
Lifestyle Officer
Our Memory Support Unit has just gone into lockdown. Most residents (12) are in the late stage of dementia. Can anyone suggest ways to keep our residents stimulated and connected with their families...
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Maria
Lifestyle Coordinator - Newmans on the Park
13 Ways to Include Math In Your Activity Calendar
Hi,
I found this website and print out the maths problems for the residents to complete .
https://whiterosemaths.com/resources/problems
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Lifestyle
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
EKKA Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: EKKA Bingo
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Pot Luck Quiz 45
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: POT LUCK
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