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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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5 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
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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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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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: Entertainment
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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Robin
Activity Director
Activity Director
How to Run Successful Resident Council Meetings
any tips on what to do when your resident council tries to take control of all aspects of the building?
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Susan
Activities Coordinated
Activities Coordinated
Clothes Peg Game
Played the peg game with my residents
They loved it
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Mariann
Director Of Activities
Director Of Activities
Sit & See Observation Bus Outing
Great Idea! Especially now with the pandemic we have to keep our residents away from people outside of our home. We have our own bus so they are going to love this. Thank you..
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Diane
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
Roll It, Play It
My residents love all the dice games from this site! This one looks like a lot of fun! Thanks for sharing Carman.
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Funny Poems: The Committee & The Secretary
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: A story about being a Secretary
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Kristina
Activity Director
Activity Director
Dice Bingo
This is mixing it up a bit. I am sure the residents are going to love playing with the dice but they don't mind playing with anything as long as there are prizes.
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
How to Host a Western Party
Hi Catalina
Thank you for your kind words
Glad this website is so helpful to you and others
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Old Time Music Quiz #2
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: TRIVIA/MUSIC
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Nettie
Nurse
Nurse
I have used Golden carers for 1 year. It has been nothing but helpful for me and the veterans I serve. Thank you for all the information, quizzes, and ideas.
Nettie Jordan, Nurse
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Catalina M
Activity Director
Activity Director
How to Host a Western Party
Thank you! We really enjoy your great ideas with the residents and staff.
From Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center. CA
Catalina.
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Sally
Senior Leader
Senior Leader
True Tales About Famous Scientists
Thank you so much for this fabulous resource. Transformed our activities.
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Whitney
Activities Director
Activities Director
Hello everyone! I'm a new Activities Director (under a year) and I was wondering if there were any particular sites to reach out to other directors/coordinators besides this one? Not just for ideas fo...
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Whitney
Activities Director
Activities Director
Celebrating Grandparents Day
What would be a good way to celebrate this on lockdown? A tablet for the grandchildren/family to video chat?
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Japanese Word Search
Hi Kerry
Thank you for your kind words
I agree this site has real working activities you can use
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Carpet Bowls Game for Seniors
Hi Linda
It sounds like you are having great fun
Thank you for sharing
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Tina
life enrichment manager
life enrichment manager
I need some things to do with my client. He has parkinsons more the excercies and keeping him active
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I am a Pinterest queen but needed new ideas. Thank you so much, this has helped me plan my calendar with ease. Well worth the money and I can use the pictures to make new concentration games that my residents enjoy. Again thanks so much.
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