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4 years ago
Two-Minute Activities for Dementia Care
Hi I love all your ideas but does anyone have activities for men with dementia who may have difficulty putting a sentence together? There seems a great deal of ideas for women so any help is appreciat...
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Moon River Singalong
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: A gentle tune about big dreams and journeys and taking in the magic of life along the way. It is very relaxing - The song is called "Moo...
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
I Am The Music Man Singalong
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: I AM THE MUSIC MAN
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Songs with the Weather In Their Titles
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Songs with weather conditions in the title - fill in the gaps....Finish on a sunshine song
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
World Beer Types Word Search
Hi Debie
Thank you for your kind words
Yes this is a great website
Feel free to share your favorite activities or question
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Ruth
Site Mgr
Site Mgr
Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
I can't wait to play this game, thank you for games like this for our seniors.
God Bless!
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Ann
Lifestyle & Well-being Assistant
Lifestyle & Well-being Assistant
Brazil Word Search
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Word Search
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Val
Supportive Housing Companion
Supportive Housing Companion
Music Bingo
I love this site! I just joined, but have been looking at it for at least 4 year. I finally took the plunge. The only thing is I'm in Canada and have to change up a few things that are American for...
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Carmel
Family Caregiver
Family Caregiver
Hello I’m my mother's caregiver and I stumbled on this site and thought why not join to find some activities for her as my mom has dementia. She’s a retired RN young 89 year old and is still in denial...
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Debby
Lifestyle Team
Lifestyle Team
Hello
I love the calendar helps so much with a community centre based respite ideas which i manage based at Robina in QLD Australia.
We currently have a newer group centre based each Wednesday f...
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4 years ago
Words in Words Group Game
It's help me to created more ideas for our daily program. Thank you
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Saba
Manager Services
Manager Services
How to Energize Your Resident Council
I love this, thank you for sharing it.
I will share it with our Client Council as well as the article on how to run a successful meeting and the template of the minutes.
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Christy
LEC
LEC
Armchair Travel to Japan
I used this program, it was amazing well balanced. I added Sake tasting, Japanese candy tasting and brought in some of my keepsakes from Japan. Thank you!
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Debi
Senior Site Manager
Senior Site Manager
World Beer Types Word Search
So glad I joined Golden Cares. My members at our senior center really enjoy the stories, puzzles and quizzes each month. I like the new ideas for my programs and activities. Wish I had become a member...
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Music for Memory: Nursery Rhymes & Singalongs
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Music for Memory/Nursery rhymes with actions/singalong
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Teresa
Activity Assistant
Activity Assistant
Armchair Travel to Japan
Hello. I love this idea of armchair travel. I'm starting the travel to Japan, and have printed up the passport. I'm wondering, how do I print those immigration stamps? They all seem to be dated....
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Mary
Lifestyle Co-ordinator
Lifestyle Co-ordinator
Does anyone have any suggestions to keep a highly intelligent resident mentally stimulated. She is a Professor of Philosophy & Astronomy, who has lectured in universities. She struggles physically a...
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Joan
Retired
Retired
10 Engaging Whiteboard Games for Seniors
How is jeopardy played.
Help
Joan fox.
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4 years ago
20 Activities for the Visually Impaired
I AM 73 and I am lucky to be involved in blind and visually impaired golf. It is played in 16 countries and there are national Opens as well as a World Championship. Our totally blind players are aw...
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4 years ago
20 Meaningful Activities for People Living with Alzheimer's Disease
Muchísimas gracias se me hace muy interesante todo lo que He leído voy a iniciar una escuela para adulto mayor y me gustaron todas las actividades para aplicarlas
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
Hi Diane
Thank you for your input
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Diane
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
I love picture Scavenger Hunts and they have been a hit with the residents here.
I have used a couple of the picture bingo games from this sight for very fun Scavenger Hunts. So far I've used the...
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Joan
Retired
Retired
A Day at the Office Bingo
Would someone please explain how to play this game. A Day at the Office. I’m new to this site and am unsure what to do.
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Emma
AIN
AIN
This Day in History for Seniors: September - 2nd Edition
I just love these on this day pages, and my residents love it too thank you
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Belinda
Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator
Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator
AFL Bingo
What does the "FREE" square do?
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
How to Support Mentally Alert Clients in Mixed Group Environments
Hi Dt
Thank you for your input
I’d like this activity for a mixed group
https://www.goldencarers.com/fun-and-lively-math-group-games-for-the-elderly/5845/
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janet
Healthcare professional
Healthcare professional
The Seven Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
Thank you. Very helpful.
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Cynthia
C.N.A
C.N.A
How to motivate residents in long term care
This board is wonderful. I also work with the elderly one on one and in group's Thank you for sharing
Cynthia Teffer
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Tricia
Recreation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
Any suggestions on how to celebrate Oktoberfest without alcohol…
I work at a VA so many of my veterans struggle with alcoholism… I am planning a mule wagon ride, some yard games and pretzels with che...
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Raewyn
Diversional Therapy
Diversional Therapy
Tie & Bow-tie Decorations
Thank you for all the wonderful ideas. Never disappointed when looking for inspiration when logging on to Golden Carers. We are so fortunate to have access to so many different ideas to use on a daily...
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National
NTRS
NTRS
How to Support Mentally Alert Clients in Mixed Group Environments
I agree that asking cognitively alert residents to assist you and other residents who require support is a great way to get them involved in activities. I find men can be just as helpful and supportiv...
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Lorina
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Photo Bookmarks of Children
Here we are in lockdown again but I was not able to work during the first one and so feel a bit new to it all. I usually run the day programme as well so would really appreciate some ideas to fill the...
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Whitney
Activities Director
Activities Director
How to Energize Your Resident Council
I shared this with our new council president. She is so excited to start making changes! This works as a great outlined for what she has planned. Thank you!
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Rebecca
CTRAC Activities Director/ Board Certified Activities Director
CTRAC Activities Director/ Board Certified Activities Director
Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
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Marlene
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
Birthday Party Reminiscing Questions
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Birthday Party Reminising Activity
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Vivian
Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator
Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator
Australian Quiz #5
Thank you so much we are doing armchair travel of Australia and this information will be perfect.
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Margaret
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Who wants to be a millionaire ?
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Judith
Day Care Assistant
Day Care Assistant
This Day in History for Seniors: September
Not sure if I'm being thick here but why are there two seperate sets of On This Day? Am I missing something??
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Meg
Project Officer
Project Officer
One of the best sites I have ever come across that supports clients in a person centred and meaningful way. The resources are so user-friendly and there is always something new to learn. Thank you!
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Klara
Program Director
Program Director
'A' My Name Is...
We were at this for an hour and a half!!!! my residents LOVED it!!!
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
One Minute Fill-In Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Quickies - one minute activities - fill ins
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Quick Fire Synonyms Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: SYNONYMS/Different words, same meaning. Pen and paper or group. Give a time limit.it
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Quick Fire Antonyms Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: ANTONYMS/Opposites. For each word give the opposite meaning. Pen and paper activity, or a group activity Give a time limit. a time lim...
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Meg
Project Officer
Project Officer
How to write Progress Notes
This is an absolutely brilliant resource! Thank you. Love this site!
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Meg
Project Officer
Project Officer
How to Create an About ME Profile
The one-page-profile can be developed as an activity for older people or individually. It can be included on the front page of a client's care plan, in a resident's room (if in a residential aged car...
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Coloring for Seniors - Mandala - 02
Hi Karen
Thank you for your kind words and recommendation
You are right thank goodness for activity professionals
I also agree the kind to one another
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Karen
Activity Professional
Activity Professional
Coloring for Seniors - Mandala - 02
Hi everyone. Its been awhile since I've touched base with you guys! Hope all is well with everyone. I'm working in a new facility and shared Golden Carers with my new Director! She is now a new mem...
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