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Jean
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
I bought a bottle of non alcholic gin, various mixers, sliced orange, lemon & lime for garnishes and asked them to choose which way they wanted it mixed. One lady enjoyed a glass of lemonade, another...
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Beckie
Recreation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
Color Match Go Fish
You could cut card stock to the desired size in an assortment of colours, then you don't need to worry about using paint swatches.
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Kelly
Respite Facilitator
Respite Facilitator
Games We Played as Kids Quiz
This one is so much fun, thank you!
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Kelly
Receptionist
Receptionist
Does anyone have ideas that our high school youth could do with our Assisted Living and Memory Care residents. We have 18 assisted living residents, however only 8 or so come to activities. We also ha...
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Tammy
Life Enrichment Director
Life Enrichment Director
Thank you for such an Outstanding! Phenomenal! And Amazing site! This is the best thus far! This is a Director’s Bible! From the holidays and guess who and Arm chair travel. I can name so much more! Y...
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Words Starting With Con #2
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member
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5 years ago
DIY Yarn Braid Activity
Thank you for sharing this activity with us along with a photo!
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Laura
Day Service Coordinator
Day Service Coordinator
Hi all
I am a new day service coordinator for a new day service for 15 ladies (Golden Girls) aged from 65 to 70 years of age and all of which have intellectual disabilities. Some of the ladies have...
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Correct the Spelling Mistakes
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Correct the spelling mistakes shown in (italics) in the sentences below - pen and paper!
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Angie
Activity Director
Activity Director
Moneyball
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Moneyball
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Fish Facts & Trivia
Hi Pamela
Thank you for your kind words
If you would like to share an activity you do we would love to see it
Also we would be happy to answer any questions you might have
Thanks again
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Ann
HCA
HCA
Add a Rhyming Word Quiz
I love this simple quiz idea and definitely going to try it out because it is so inclusive and multiple possible answers too.
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Megan
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
Hi!
We have been able to take our residents on outings, however, they are not allowed off the bus. Mostly everyone is happy with getting out of the nursing home to go for a drive and get ice cream....
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P. Liliana
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
DIY Yarn Braid Activity
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Yarn Braid
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Michael
Activities
Activities
Hello Everyone. I want to start a Women's Auxiliary at my facility for my residents. I know I could base on the page of the "Red Hat Society". The idea of a scrapbook is incredible. I have two ladies...
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Pamela
Activity Coordinator For Older People
Activity Coordinator For Older People
Fish Facts & Trivia
Today I renewed my subscription . This is my third year using golden carers . Can’t do my job without all the fantastic ideas you have and the clients at the day centre where I work get so much enjoym...
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Denise
Deputy Manager
Deputy Manager
Hi all. we have been collecting different sized lids.Has anyone ideas what we can do with them? TIA
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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
Managing 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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