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Darla
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Greetings. This afternoon we hold our Volunteer Appreciation in our care home and village. I would like to thank Golden Carers for a sample Heartfelt Thank You Speech as a guideline for my presentatio...
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Chelsea
Accounts/Client Resourcing Officer
Accounts/Client Resourcing Officer
Old Occupations Quiz
Great interactive game we set it up on the big screen . Our group enjoyed it so much we were wondering if there is any way/chance to add some other categories, maybe workman tools, fruit and vegetable...
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4 years ago
Balloon Games
I've used the pool noodles (cut in 3) for over 15 years. Also use the punch balloons (not as air borne), a row of tables with a net running along the middle of the tables and the residents seated on...
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Pick Me Up Jars
Hi Barbara
I have never used stepping stones.
How are you planning to use it??
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Lori
Activity
Activity
I work in a locked dementia unit where the residence are middle late too late stages of dementia it is hard to find things that they can do please help me are there any suggestions
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
50 Activities for the Elderly in Lockdown and Isolation
Hi Edie
I think these articles will help you
https://www.goldencarers.com/virtual-camping/4109/
https://www.goldencarers.com/winter-campfire/5100/
https://www.goldencarers.com/canada/
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Vanessa
Activities Co-Ordinator
Activities Co-Ordinator
Bird Types Matching Game
Fabulous, I know my residents will love this, I can give you some feedback later on :)
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sarah-Jane
Lifestyle Co-ordinator
Lifestyle Co-ordinator
Color By Numbers - Horse
Fabulous !
Are residents love colours by numbers more please !
Thank You
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Annatjie
Nursing Manager
Nursing Manager
What an amazing site with so many activities to stimulate our elderly people and to make them enjoy the togetherness of everything you offer as activities. I am from South Africa, Johannesburg and bei...
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Christy
Activity Director
Activity Director
I am in love.. My mind is blown with all the ideas :) I am so excited my elder will love all of this.
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Linda
Caregiver
Caregiver
I co-own and operate a small assisted living home in Pittsfield, NH (U.S.A.). We consistently seek ways to improve upon our senior activity program, providing a diversified balance of a purposeful and...
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Tracey
Wellness Director
Wellness Director
The Envelope Game
What if only one or a couple people want to roll a second time? Do you have other envelopes for them to steal if the others do not want to give theirs up? Thank you!
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Barb
Senior Activity Coordinator
Senior Activity Coordinator
Good afternoon, Wondering if anyone has ever done stepping stones with there Seniors
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Jennifer
COTA/L
COTA/L
Nature Mandala or Spiral Maze
Thank you Mary Jane, this is wonderful!
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Tanya
Activity Therapist
Activity Therapist
Recycled Dream Spring Tree
The sun flower group activity is fabulous fruit bowl one would be great
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Tanya
Activity Therapist
Activity Therapist
Group Art Project: Sunflower Collage
We did the sun flower project it turned out great thanks
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Janelle
Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation
Shoe Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Shoe Bingo
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Edie
Recreation Aide
Recreation Aide
50 Activities for the Elderly in Lockdown and Isolation
hi there i'm looking for ideas for camping programs and for Canada Day Week i'm a recreation aide. ThankYyou in advance
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Give Me 5: Quick-Fire Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: QUICKIES: GIVE ME 5 - SET A TIME FOR THIS ACTVITY
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Kentucky Derby Word Search
Hi Karen
Thank you for your kind words I am so glad your residence enjoyed the Kentucky Derby word search
If you need any more ideas on how to celebrate the Kentucky Derby please let us know
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Karen
Activity Professional
Activity Professional
Kentucky Derby Word Search
Hi Everyone. I've been a horse lover since childhood. I have owned a horse and can say how wonderful these animals are. My eldest daughter is fully involved in the horse world. Today we are doing a...
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Elvis Presley Quiz #2
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: ELVIS PRESLEY TRIVIA
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Rebecca
Activities Assistant In LTC
Activities Assistant In LTC
Carpet Bowls Game for Seniors
I had the same question that Michelle had about instructions and scoring and Solange responded with " we have added more detailed instructions". I am wondering if those added instructions are already...
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Rosemarie
Director
Director
I am looking for ideas for family support group topics and fun things to do.
Any ideas would be appreciated!
Thanks!
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
How to Host a Western Party
Hi Kim
What a great idea
Thank you for sharing it
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Rachel
Senior Center Administrator
Senior Center Administrator
I was surprised there wasn't any mention of the Kentucky Derby or the Preakness.
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Gabby
Social Support Coordinator
Social Support Coordinator
Mother Earth Word Search
Hello
Can someone help me to find this template of monthly calendars I came across one day while I was flicking through activities. Now I couldn't find it. Please if someone can help me. I would rea...
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Lizzie
Activities Leader
Activities Leader
How to Start a Garden Club for Seniors
Hello we have had a indoor garden activity where we were sowing sunflower seeds. Each resident put one sunflower seed in a pot of compost, we labeled each pot with the residents name. Later we will se...
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4 years ago
How to Use Activity Surveys to Improve Resident Engagement & Program Planning
I am new to my 55+ community and am the new event chairperson.
Not many people have participated in events so this survey will be a great help to get their input.
Thank you.
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Who Am I? Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: WHO AM I?
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Kim
Recreational Coordinator
Recreational Coordinator
How to Host a Western Party
Ontario, Canada
I'm super pumped to try these ideas out next Friday as a POP up unscheduled (calendar) event at our next social hour.
I will pass out & put their personalized invites in resident...
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
This Day in History for Seniors: June
Hi Bonda
Thank you for your kind words
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Bonda
Activity Assistant In Memory Care
Activity Assistant In Memory Care
This Day in History for Seniors: June
I absolutely love Golden Careers! Thank you for so many wonderful ideas!
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Activities
Diversional therapist
Diversional therapist
Anzac Day Poem: He ain't heavy - he's my brother
This made me cry, Thanks Kerry,l will be reading this out in our nursing home.
Jeanne Cartwright
Darlingford Upper Goulburn Nursing Home
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Liz
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
hello everyone,
i was hoping to start a reminiscence room and group in the room however, would love to hear from you guys as to what's successful within your room and how and what you use in a remini...
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
15 Popular Proverbs & Their Origins
Hi Jennifer
Thank you for your kind words
Glad this site is so helpful for your residents
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Miriam
Day Club Manager
Day Club Manager
Price is Right - UK Edition - 1970's vs 2022
Thank you so much for creating a UK version! Our club members will love this :)
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Jennifer
Activities Officer & EEN
Activities Officer & EEN
15 Popular Proverbs & Their Origins
Thank you for the amazing resources, they make our Residents lives exciting and unique.
Kind regards Jenny Tilbrook
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Katie
Manager
Manager
Vintage Price is Right - UK Edition - 1960's vs 2022
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Vintage Price is Right 1960's edition uk
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
One-Syllable Word Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: DO YOU KNOW THE MEANING OF THESE ONE SYLLABLE WORDS?
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sarah-Jane
Lifestyle Co-ordinator
Lifestyle Co-ordinator
My Favourite Things Singalong - Senior Version
Absolutely brilliant, the residents will love to sing this, well done !
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Faith
Diversional Therapist / Lifestyle Assistant
Diversional Therapist / Lifestyle Assistant
Create your own Word Search!
would it be possible to have a create your own word scramble? I love this method of creating for my residents
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Nature Mandala or Spiral Maze
Hi Mary Jane
I agree that this is a wonderful activity
I always like using mandalas
Thanks
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
How Many? Quiz
Hi Pamela
It sounds like you are making excellent use of the activities on golden carers
Thank you for sharing your ideas
So glad this is working out for you
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Chris
Activity Director
Activity Director
What is everyone doing for National Nursing home week?? Theme and ideas please
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Teresa
Head Of Activities
Head Of Activities
Price is Right - UK Edition - 1970's vs 2022
Thank you for creating a UK version :-)
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