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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Getting Old Word Scramble
Wow Carmen
Thank you for sharing all these words scrambles
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Carman
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Road Trip Word Scramble
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: WORD SCRAMBLE
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Carman
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Newborn Word Scramble
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: WORD SCRAMBLE
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Carman
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Spring Word Scramble
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: WORD SCRAMBLE
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Carman
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Summer Word Scramble
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: WORD SCRAMBLE
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Carman
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Thanksgiving Word Scramble
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: WORD SCRAMBLE
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Carman
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Things to do when I'm Bored Word Scramble
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: WORD SCRAMBLE
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Carman
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Wedding Word Scramble
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: WORD SCRAMBLE
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Carman
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
What's for Breakfast Word Scramble
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: WORD SCRAMBLE
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Carman
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
What's for Supper Word Scramble
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: WORD SCRAMBLE
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Carman
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Wild West Word Scramble
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: WORD SCRAMBLE
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Carman
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Winter Word Scramble
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: WORD SCRAMBLE
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Carman
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Getting Old Word Scramble
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: WORD SCRAMBLE
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Diane
Activity Therapist
Activity Therapist
Snakes & Ladders Game
Thanks Carman great idea ,I'll be able to laminate them for each resident in the homes,let you know how they enjoy this activity.
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Adele
Retired (Voluntary Games Coordinator)
Retired (Voluntary Games Coordinator)
Australian Quiz #6
Thank you so much for the Australian section with all the quizzes and ideas.
We have enjoyed many other topics too. However I suppose there's 'no place like home'.
Your website is helpful and you h...
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5 years ago
Newsletter Template - August 2026
The August newsletter template has been updated for 2021. There are 2 versions, a full version and a one-page option. Thanks everyone for your feedback!
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Pauline
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Newsletter Template - August 2026
Just looking for the August 2021 newsletter, hopefully it will be soon as I like to be ahead of myself xx
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Danielle
Activities Assistant
Activities Assistant
I’m struggling significantly to get staff to get my Alzheimer’s residents up. Most are in later stages of dementia. Most of the residents are in bed all day and eat every meal in bed.
I have shared...
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CECILIA
Social Support Group Coordinator
Social Support Group Coordinator
How to say Grandma and Grandpa in different languages
i just noticed:
Cuba= Abuelita and Abuelito
But not only Cubans, For most countries that speak SPANISH they call:
Abuela for Grandmother
Abuelo for Grandfather.
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Your Department's Role in End of Life Support
Hi Mauricia
Thank you for sharing your insight
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Donna
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Create your own Word Search!
This is incredible! Thank you so much for making this possible!
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Nemia
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
South Africa Fact File
Thank you for the brilliant ideas on this site ! Kudos ...
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Carman
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
From Start to Finish Game
You're welcome! I designed the game myself and played it at home with my family first. My seniors love it! You said it right Diane, perfect mix of fun and frustration. Enjoy!
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Dawn
Gerontology
Gerontology
Does anyone not have insurance for a private pay, in home, Day Care for taking care of 2 adults with Alzheimer's and Dementia?
Not sure how to cover myself if anything would happen in my care.
Thank...
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Dawn
Gerontology
Gerontology
First of all thanks for everyone's input on ideas during the Covid-19 pandemic. I feel I speak for most that at times it was challenging for even the best of creative minds.
I am in need of help with...
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Your Department's Role in End of Life Support
Hi Robert
When a resident is terminal I like to refer them to hospice and ask hospice what I can do
Also clergy of their religion are helpful
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
This Day in History for Seniors: July
Hey Mandy
You must be a great CNA
That is great you took the initiative to join Golden Carers
I hope you share your information with the rest of the staff
Perhaps others will want to join
Thank y...
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Mandy
Certified Nursing Assistance
Certified Nursing Assistance
This Day in History for Seniors: July
I started using these 2 weeks after starting my new job and my boss told me after a few days off that I can not leave anymore with out having these for the residents. lol.... he says everyone kept ask...
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Tracey
Activities officer
Activities officer
May Quiz
Love the quiz, the residents look forward to the quiz everyday.
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Robert
Retired
Retired
Your Department's Role in End of Life Support
1. How many elderly enquire as to what happens to them after their life has ended?
2. If and when they do enquire, what explanation is given to them?
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Diane
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
From Start to Finish Game
Thank you Carman for sharing your game! I sat and played it at my desk to try it out and it was the perfect mix of fun and frustration! I think my residents are really going to enjoy it! I love hav...
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Julie
Wellness & Activity Coordinator
Wellness & Activity Coordinator
The Artist's Oath
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Artist's Oath
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Martin
Activities Co-Ordinator
Activities Co-Ordinator
I have been having a sort out of the supplies cupboard and found an (unopened) Virtual Reality headset - the type where you have to put an iphone inside. Does anyone have any experience using these wi...
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Whitney
Activities Director
Activities Director
12 Fun Social Clubs to Start at Your Community
I started a Busy Bee Club. Some of my residents love helping out when it comes to decorations or party planning!
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Jean
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Armchair Travel to South Africa
Thank you, this will be a hit.
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Pie Maker Cooking Ideas
Hi Ronel and Madonna
Thank you so much for sharing
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Oakland
Wellbeing & Activity Practitioner
Wellbeing & Activity Practitioner
I did the Tea Tasting afternoon as suggested on this forum. I took in all my vintage teapots and displayed them on a lovely table cloth. I chose 6 different tea flavours, Mint, Jasmine, Ginger & Lime,...
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Madonna
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Pie Maker Cooking Ideas
Our MENS MOB loves our Pie nights! The kitchen freezes left over stew and the Men get to choose the variety they want... add a beer and sauce- success every time.
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sandra
diversional therapist
diversional therapist
Residents pulling out of outings at the last minute...Even ones that have paid in advance for their meals ect... Advise please?
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Kelly
Activities
Activities
The Human Body Riddles
this is awesome! So great for a group activity! Thanks for sharing!
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Lifestyle Parkside
Lifestyle
Steps Toward Reconciliation Craft
Thank you for sharing this activity, recently we conducted art and craft for reconciliation week .Residents enjoyed and provide feedback, lots of memory were shared.
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Amanda
Leisure And Lifestyle Officer
Leisure And Lifestyle Officer
Activity Goals Presentation
Hi
Do you have any information on KPI for activities please.
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Kai
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
Wartime Songs Word Search
Andrew's sisters are totally wartime.
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Hands Knees and Boomps-a-Daisy Dance
Great can’t wait to see how it goes Julie
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