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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
How Many? Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: HOW MANY?
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Old-Time TV & Movie Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: QUIZ TV/Movies
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Amy
Activities Director
Activities Director
Sometimes it is the simplest things that get the best results. Just for fun yesterday we all wore name tags with our Leprechaun names. (generated from the attached list found on FB) The residents l...
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4 years ago
St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt
I just love this one! Thank you for sharing Abygale!
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Shelley
Recreation
Recreation
Good Day Everyone!
Have a Picture Scavenger Hunt using old or multiple calendars.
I used this idea the other day. I was donated many calendars and since most if not all the residents have a c...
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Shadi
Recreation Aid
Recreation Aid
Armchair Travel Group Play
I have recently done Ireland armchair & it turned quiet great , my next armchair will be to Thailand.
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Barb
Senior Activity Coordinator
Senior Activity Coordinator
Good afternoon. I did the St. Patrick's Bingo with my Seniors today at our party. They loved it. I was wondering, I see there is music bingo, but is there anywhere on this site to download the music f...
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Memories+
Seniors Day Program
Seniors Day Program
Movies for St Patrick’s Day
Just a heads up, there are some mature themes in The Quiet Man, for people who are sensitive to themes concerning sex and violence.
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Rosslyn
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Hi all,
Wonderful to be here with so many like-minded and passionate people!
I'm putting together an 'Activities You can do in 5/10 Minutes' list for care staff and volunteers to refer to. Is th...
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Gail
Activities
Activities
Armchair Travel to India
We did henna tatoos on our day to India. I purchased the premixed packets of henna at an Indian goods store, We did a heart, surrounded by dots, and a simple leaf and vine. The activity was very popu...
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Janine
Lifestyle Co-ordinator
Lifestyle Co-ordinator
Famous Irish People
Fabulous poems and always new content. Love this site.
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Margaret
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Songs from the 1950s Bingo
A new activity has been submitted: Songs From The 1950s Bingo
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Lorna
Assistant Seniors Ministry Leader
Assistant Seniors Ministry Leader
Pasta, Plant or Fast Car? #2
Short and fun! Great new game!!
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Katie
Manager
Manager
Price is Right - UK Edition - 1970's vs 2022
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Vintage Price is Right 1970's edition
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Simeon
Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation
Guess the Classic Cars from Around the World
love this idea! Well done
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Brenda
Recreation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
Show & Tell Reminiscing
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Show and Tell
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Capital Cities Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: WHAT IS THE CAPITAL OF_______________________________________?
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Health & Body Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: HEALTH QUIZ
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Linda
Recreation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
Create a Night Owl Lounge
Our Owls sleep of a day and wander wide awake of a night
This concept would allow Owls to come together in a set lounge area
Staff would offer cups of warmed milk drinks O...
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Tips for Communicating with English-Second-Language Clients
Hi Becky
You can use this resource
https://www.healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/site-14468/resources/cue-cards
You could also use the cue cards on Golden carers
https://www.goldencarers.com/cue-cards...
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Becky
Director Of Life Enrichment
Director Of Life Enrichment
Tips for Communicating with English-Second-Language Clients
Does anybody have any good websites they have seen about this? Also, any good websites on what baby boomers will be looking for when they enter LTC?
TIA
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Weddings Word Search
Hi Lisa
I have a high functioning resident or a staff member figure out the answers
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Lost in Translation Trivia
Thank you for the update
Karen
Glad things are going well for you
The residents at the place you work at now are very lucky
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Sara
Life Enrichment Manager
Life Enrichment Manager
Food of the World Quiz II
Great quiz! I created a power point version with pictures based on your list (hope thats okay!) Gonna share it here in case anyone would like to use it :)
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Karen
Activity Professional
Activity Professional
Lost in Translation Trivia
Hi Everyone, its been awhile since I've shared with everyone. Hope my colleagues in Activities are well. I did change my job. Yes, still in ACTIVITIES, but so much closer to home! Gas prices have sk...
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Lisa
Activities for Seniors
Activities for Seniors
Weddings Word Search
IS THERE AN ANSWER CODE TO THIS AND OTHER WORD SEARCHES LIKE IT?
THANK YOU!
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Eirlys
Home Manager
Home Manager
Newsletter Template - August 2026
Love the help you are giving us Are you able to send me a April newsletter if possible That would be so great
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Michelle
CNA/Life Enrichment
CNA/Life Enrichment
Armchair Travel to South Africa
This was such a wonderful idea! My first "trip" with my residents was to South Africa and they loved it. We plan on going to Ireland for our next adventure.
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Sarah
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Antique Roadshow Presentation & Game
Thank you so much for this activity. Our residents absolutely loved it and it led on to looking at some actual items and talking about value as a concept and what is most precious to us in life.
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Thaya
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Tabletop Ball Scoop
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Hungry Hippo Table Game
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Samantha
Act Director
Act Director
Cairo the Military Dog
Great story. Our men and women both enjoyed it.
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Pot Luck Quiz 41
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: POT LUCK
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Karen
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Hi everyone! I run the activities/engagement program at an assisted living and memory care. I am certified in dementia care, but am having trouble finding items that will work for one of my memory car...
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Easter Wreaths
Hi Julie
Excellent idea
You can use the paint chips for many other things also
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Terri
Life Enrichment Manager
Life Enrichment Manager
International Women's Day Photo Quiz
Thanks for this quiz! Our residents loved it! One sharp senior noticed that #11 is not Coco Chanel, but Natalie Wood. Just for your information - thanks!
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Birds & Animals Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: BIRDS AND ANIMALS
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Beth
Activities Co Ordinator
Activities Co Ordinator
International Women's Day Photo Quiz
My residents loved this quiz!
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
True or False Quiz #5
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: TRUE OR FALSE
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Katie
Manager
Manager
Name that Tune Pictograms
this was so good my residents loved it.. thank very much
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Lisa
Life Enrichment Manager
Life Enrichment Manager
From Start to Finish Game
Thank you Carman, our residents loved your game today. There was a lot of laughter in the room.
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4 years ago
True or False Quiz #2
Fantastic activities during a Covid-19 resident room isolation!!
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Debi
Senior Site Manager
Senior Site Manager
Birdwatch Bingo
This is a great activity. Using this for our April bingo. Thanks for sharing.
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Brittany
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Life Enrichment Coordinator
St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Short Story & Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: A Fictional story called The Worse Day of My life.
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Barb
Senior Activity Coordinator
Senior Activity Coordinator
Good afternoon all: Planning my calendar for April, and was wondering if anyone has a Springy craft they can refer me too. I will be having NHS students helping my seniors complete this project. My...
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Saba
Manager Services
Manager Services
Good day all, I am looking for education for activity officers. Where I live there aren't any schooling options in this field so I am looking to offer my staff additional training to expand their know...
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Kaimraj
Recreation Assistant
Recreation Assistant
Hi , can anyone share the step taken for when resident goes in Palliate care,
IF THERE IS SPECIAL BLANKET ,HOW SHOULD IT BE USED ?
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Music Quiz 2
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: MUSIC QUIZ
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