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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Canada Bingo
Hi Jess
Thank you for this bingo game
Looks like a lot of fun
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4 years ago
Doll Therapy for Dementia
My mother was so much calmer when she was holding and interacting with her doll. Seeing this, as a Girl Scout leader I used to go to local bazaars and buy old dolls making sure they had no parts that...
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Jeanette
Resident Lifestyle Officer
Resident Lifestyle Officer
Spooky Poems for Halloween
Thank you much Golden for all the wonderful ideas and resources you have made my job so much easier and it is great to share all this knowledge.
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4 years ago
Hi there,
I was thinking about doing an activity for the care givers in the facility I work at. They work very hard and want to do something to show how much we appreciate them. Was thinking of doing...
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Jo
Planned Activity Worker/Diversional Therapist
Planned Activity Worker/Diversional Therapist
Horse Breeds Word Search
Where would I be without my trusty friend, Golden Carers
BIG THANK YOU
AUSTRALIA
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Oakhall
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Canada Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Canada Bingo
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Debbie
Lifestyle Team Leader
Lifestyle Team Leader
8 Paper Plane Activities
AN excellent activity which encompasses skill, memory and fun
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Carman
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
8 Tips for a More Productive Work Schedule
Hi
we started a paint by numbers club, and sitting in the library knitting club
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
8 Tips for a More Productive Work Schedule
Hi Melanie
I hope you are a planner because I think that makes a good activity Director
I am guessing you will have a monthly calendar
You need a template here is one you can use
https://www.golde...
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4 years ago
8 Tips for a More Productive Work Schedule
What if it’s just me in the activity department. I am the only assistant there. I actually have a very hard time with organizing my tasks. I feel like my mind is everywhere and I can’t get everything...
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Shelly
Volunteer
Volunteer
Musical Bingo
Thank you for this Stephanie! After listening to all of the songs, I decided to make a modified version that replaced several melancholy or lesser known songs with upbeat alternatives (Version 2).
I...
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Joanne
Leisure And Health Worker
Leisure And Health Worker
Historical Photos for Discussion
What a great job. Thank you
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Color & Shape Matching Game
Hi Rebecca
Thanks for sharing this activity
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Historical Photos for Discussion
Hi Jen
Another great activity
Thanks for sharing
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
What Are They Thinking?
Hi Jen
I really like this activity
The one suggestion I have is in Sam asking what they are thinking say tell me about what they are thinking especially if you’re doing it with folks who have dement...
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Peta
Team Leader
Team Leader
Mad Hatters Tea Party
We held a Mad Hatters Tea party this past week. Our clients made their own hat's and enjoyed the Tea party, in a Covid safe way of course. At the end of the day all clients left or centre with a smile...
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Jam
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Hi everyone! I am a solo diversional therapist in a 35 bed facility that has a number of young people with disabilities. I'm talking about 20 yrs. old - mid adult and majority of them are males. I a...
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Tongue Twisters
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: TONGUE TWISTERS/To really enjoy tongue twisters repeat them several times as quickly as possible/Good luck
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Lotto 649 Game
Hi Carmen
Thank you for sharing this game
Looks like a lot of fun
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Ruth
Site Mgr
Site Mgr
Catchphrase Visual Quiz
I can't wait to see how my seniors like this game
I have played it with my family and we love it.
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Mariann
Director Of Activities
Director Of Activities
Lotto 649 Game
I can't wait to try out this game with my Residents. They are going to have a blast. They LOVE to gamble (pennies) lol and our home is run by the Little Sisters of the Poor :)
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Ella
Activity Director
Activity Director
Read-Aloud Audience Participation Story #10
Our participants love the audience participation stories! Thanks for all your work pulling these together!
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Halloween Candy Walk
Hey Rebecca
Thank you so much for this
It looks like a lot of fun
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Rebecca
CTRAC Activities Director/ Board Certified Activities Director
CTRAC Activities Director/ Board Certified Activities Director
Halloween Candy Walk
I enjoy creating these games its so much fun!
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Francey
Activity Lead
Activity Lead
Historical Photos for Discussion
We love this here at Waterloo Park in Liverpool UK, Thank you
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Rebecca
CTRAC Activities Director/ Board Certified Activities Director
CTRAC Activities Director/ Board Certified Activities Director
Halloween Candy Walk
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: HALLOWEEN CANDY WALK
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Vive la France Party!
Hi Jacque
These articles may help you
https://www.goldencarers.com/easy-group-cooking-ideas-for-dementia-care/5588/
https://www.goldencarers.com/cooking-with-elders-in-assisted-living-facilities/4...
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Food & Cooking PowerPoint Presentation
Hi Glenda
Thank you for your kind words
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
TV Sitcoms Quiz
Hi Kathleen
Thank you for your kind words
Glad this site helps you in so many ways
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Kristen
Life Enrichment Manager
Life Enrichment Manager
One Minute Fill-In Quiz
This is awesome. Please make more.
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Laurie
Manager
Manager
What Are They Thinking?
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: What Are They Thinking?
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Jacquie
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Vive la France Party!
how do you keep 6-8 ladies busy baking muffins? we are planning to bake some muffins together but I'm not sure how to make it fun with only a few people needed?
DO I need to have stations for mixing...
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GLENDA
Retired
Retired
Food & Cooking PowerPoint Presentation
what an awesome variety i feel my fee is well spent!
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Kathleen
Respite Worker
Respite Worker
TV Sitcoms Quiz
I am a former social worker and a RTA and work privately with 3 clients with dementia. I always find so many great activities! Thank you.
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Pampering Facials for Senior Care
Hi Grace
The therapist is right not just dementia residents but any resident could be lowered it to a product
It is best to ask your nursing staff what they recommend
Most residents have cleansin...
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Grace
Therapy Assistant
Therapy Assistant
Pampering Facials for Senior Care
I am planning do beauty therapy for dementia resident such facial wash,.facial massage plus masking.. But my occupational therapist said need to consult with my staff nurse on what products I can use...
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Pot Luck Quiz 28
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: TRIVIA
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Zorinah
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
This Day in History for Seniors: October
This site is an absolute God Send. I cannot thank you enough for the incredible wealth of information you provide. You have saved me hours a week and literally changed my life, I look forward to explo...
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Lori
Activity
Activity
How to Decrease Problem Behaviors
I have a dementia resident who wants to use the phone to call family ALL day His family doesn’t want to be constantly called so they set it up he could make 1call in morning and 1 call in afternoon. H...
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Shelly
Volunteer
Volunteer
Sightseeing Bingo
Love this! I'm going to use this today during my volunteer Bingo calling at my mother's assisted living place. A nice addition might be a short overview of each of the places, to add some educational...
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
I Love You in different languages
Hi Tara
Thank you for your kind words and input
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Coloring for Seniors - Seagull Sunset
Hi Akosita
Thank you for your kind words
I am sure this side will be useful to you for years to come
Feel free to ask questions or to share an activity that worked well for you
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Lori
Activity
Activity
Does anyone have suggestions I am in a dementia unit most of them don’t have ability to do much their eyes are bad and they are too anxious to sit for anything most of my day is 1/1 trying to help one...
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Taleiha
Activity Officer
Activity Officer
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? #2
Thank you! This is such a great idea!
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Akosita
Program Assistant
Program Assistant
Coloring for Seniors - Seagull Sunset
HI, Im so happy that I did join the the Golden Cares Team this year. Most of my actiities for the seniors are taken from the site which I use most of it. Thank you Golden Care for the site, and I wil...
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