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Julie
Wellness & Activity Coordinator
Wellness & Activity Coordinator
Painted Tulip Garden
This sounds interesting! It would be so helpful to see a photo of the finished project. Thanks.
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Angela
Education
Education
Pet Names Quiz
Thank you so much for your suggestions. Helping my mother to reengage.
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Janelle
Carer/ Theraphy Assistant
Carer/ Theraphy Assistant
Sports Afternoon
This sounds lots of fun. We are always looking for something new to try. Thanks for sharing
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
1950s Nostalgia Party
Hi Jan
Thank you for your kind words
All administrators should do what yours does and pay for the subscription for the activity director
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Laura
Homemaker
Homemaker
Iv noticed its Notting Hill festival in August are there any care homes celebrating this?
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Japan Fact File
Hi Kym
Thank you for your kind words
I am so glad you and your residents are enjoying these
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Jan
Activity Director
Activity Director
1950s Nostalgia Party
LOVE this site!! I am on it everyday. So many great activities we have used from here!! Our Administrator promised to always renew our membership!!!! LOL!
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Chris
Volunteer
Volunteer
Thanks a lot of valuable ideas which helps us to perform activities for seniors.
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Jackie
Activities Co Ordinator
Activities Co Ordinator
Hi All, I am wondering does anyone have an audit sheet for activities. It is for a residential care home and needs to be inclusive for residents and families.. TIA
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Kym
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Japan Fact File
My seniors group absolutely love all the armchair activities provided by Golden Carers.
We travel the world in the comfort of our little centre. I make a little booklet with the various activities f...
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Elizabeth
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Sensory Lap Quilt
I am in the process of sewing sensory books with each "page" being a different material. Satin, tulle, fleecy lined, polyester fine scarf, various textured ones from cutting up clothing form the sec...
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Rosemary
Caregiver
Caregiver
Newsletter Template - August 2026
yes, we would like more Newsletter templates.
please send Newsletter template for July
Thank you
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Armchair Travel to Japan
Good idea Matthew
Thank you for the suggestion
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Matthew
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Armchair Travel to Japan
Thank you for this session plan- I will be using it tomorrow!!
It may also be worth downloading an app or finding a website that will teach some basic Japanese words and how to pronounce them. :)
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Find the Rhyming Words Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: RHYMING WORDS - Circle the WORDS on each row that rhymes with the FIRST word on the LEFT SIDE - Activity time 5 minutes...
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Ann
Lifestyle & Well-being Assistant
Lifestyle & Well-being Assistant
Clothes Peg Game
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Peg Game
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Ann
Lifestyle & Well-being Assistant
Lifestyle & Well-being Assistant
History of the Clothespin / Peg
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: History of Clothespins / Pegs
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Ann
Lifestyle & Well-being Assistant
Lifestyle & Well-being Assistant
The History of Bingo Presentation
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: History of Bingo
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Add a Rhyming Word Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Rhyming words, add one more rhyming word to the word given on the left side of the page
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Finish the Song Titles Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Finish the song titles
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MARYANN
Programs Manager/Diversional Therapist
Programs Manager/Diversional Therapist
Olympic Rings Coloring
Thank you for these Awesome Ideas - we will use some and l am sure we will enjoy some laughter and fun also - hope everyone else joins in the fun - We All Need A Bit Of Love and Laughter at the moment...
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Anil
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
Chocolate Tasting Guessing Game
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Chocolate Tasting for World Chocolate Day
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Ann
HCA
HCA
How to Overcome Common Dementia Challenges in Group Activities
I absolutely agree that it's about the inclusive experience and sense of achievement and not the finished product ... Thank you for this great site
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Finish the Song Titles Quiz #2
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Finish the song title
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Pot Luck Quiz 21
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: TRIVIA
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5 years ago
Give Me Five
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Give Me Five
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Who Am I? July Birthdays
Hi Shakira
Which one are you referring to??
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Pot Luck Quiz 21
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: TRIVIA
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Find the Rhyming Words Quiz #2
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Circle all of the words that rhyme with the first word on the left side
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Shaquira
Activity Director
Activity Director
Who Am I? July Birthdays
How can I get the pictures to print along with the clues, like the previous version?
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5 years ago
12 Tips for Writing Progress Notes
any one can help me to do the reporting/recording home visit
using personal Experience(family or neighbor) write brief details on at least that you would include in a report the following a home visi...
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Short Stories about Horses
Hi Victoria, you are absolutely right. I am so sorry. My sincere apologies. Thank you for taking the time to let us know. We really appreciate it. We will fix it as soon as possible.
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Lara
RN
RN
Hi all, hopefully everyone is happy today. Here we have some sun finally which certainly uplifts spirits! I'm new here and hope to connect with lots of different people from all over the world :-) a...
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Hannah
Activities Director
Activities Director
I'm new to this website and have found it so helpful. I love the printable calendars with the decorative backgrounds. I would like to edit the daily text and I can do that on my computer but I need...
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Melody
Senior Activities Co-ordinator
Senior Activities Co-ordinator
Brigadeiro - Brazilian chocolate bon-bons Recipe
We have been doing Armchair Travel for the past year or so. Our Home is decorated accordingly and the Chef prepares authentic food. Some of the dishes have been so successful they are now on our per...
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Jean
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
Good morning everyone,
I hope you are doing well. I am a lifestyle assistant and I am very interested in learning more because I really enjoy, like you, my work. I wanted to ask you how could I seek...
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Pam
Activity Director
Activity Director
I have looked up ideas for a snoezelen room. Any ideas of how to purchase lamps such as bubble or lava on a budget? Also any suggestions on how to get one set up? Any thing will help.
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katherine
Leisure & Lifetyle Coordinator
Leisure & Lifetyle Coordinator
Cue Cards for Dementia Care
So amazed and thankful that we have this site to get great resources we need. One of my resident lost her speech and couldn't communicate. I found this clue card I'm looking for to use for her. So hap...
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Dawn
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
This site is an invaluable resource for all anyone looking to improve the quality of activities and social involvement. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the hard work you do in creating...
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Karen
Executive Director
Executive Director
I have been an activity director at an independent living community for 10 years. I joined this group in March and it has been a game changer for me. It is so helpful, and give me lots of fun and crea...
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5 years ago
Games for People Living with Dementia
These ideas are fantastic! Thank you so much and please add me to your list.
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Mai
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
Hi, do anyone have a copy of Volunteer Confidentiality Statement I could use to add onto my volunteer handbook?
Anything would be great. Thanks in advance.
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
4th of July Jell-o Dessert
Hi Clo
Thank you for your kind words
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Soap n' Suds Laundry Activity
Hi Kim
I agree with Erika
This does sound great and if it works to engage the residents then that's what you want to do
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Clo
Activity Director Certified
Activity Director Certified
4th of July Jell-o Dessert
Thank you very much for Activity Ideals, It help to fulfill my Activity Calendar. The Residents love the different Activities
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5 years ago
12 Joyful Activities to Inspire Laughter
This is a wonderful help for people with dementia. I work with Alzheimer's and dementia patients and this is such a terrific way to put a smile on the people's faces every day.
Thank you!!
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
The Human Body Riddles
Thank you Shona for your comments. Take care Gwyneth
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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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