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Julie
Activities Lead
Activities Lead
Hands Knees and Boomps-a-Daisy Dance
introducing this one to my residents tomorrow, I will let you know how it goes .
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katherine
Leisure & Lifetyle Coordinator
Leisure & Lifetyle Coordinator
Hi, Do anyone know where I can purchase a therapy table mat, that can assist them to play and fiddle with their hands for our dementia residents.
Regards,
Kathy P
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Christine
Support Worker
Support Worker
The Benefits of Eating Spinach
What a wonderful article, the information as well as the visual aspect, makes it very appealing,
Thank you
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Words in Words Group Game
Hi Mary Fran
There are several in the Apple Store and probably some add google play just type in words in words and see what there is
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5 years ago
I Spy & I Hear Outdoor Seated Game
Thanks for sharing Donica, what a lovely game!
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5 years ago
From Start to Finish Game
Thanks for sharing Carman! I love your printable games, great ideas!
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5 years ago
Snakes & Ladders Game
Thanks so much for sharing Carman! What a great idea to use a printable version of the game!
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5 years ago
Words in Words Group Game
Is this game available as an app? One that can be played on an iPad or computer? Thanks!
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Kenneth
Activity Director
Activity Director
Free Activity Calendar for Seniors
Hi guys I'm new here just joined and looking for some great ideas for my residents here at INTEGRITY HEALTHCARE IN HERRIN ILLINOIS as I'm the new activity director here we specialize in residents Dem...
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5 years ago
20 Activities for the Visually Impaired
Hi l am the activities coordinator at Madison court a home for people living with dementia. We have a couple of blind residents and some partially sighted residents. All our residents enjoy bingo. O...
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Gemma
Rehab Assistant
Rehab Assistant
Animal Group Names Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Animal group names
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Lorraine
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
11 Garden Club Activities
Pansies are always pretty, dianthus and calendulas look lovely in pots or baskets
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5 years ago
BBC Reminiscence Archive
Agreed, this is a great resource! Thanks for sharing Alison!
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Finish the Melodies
I agree Sharon music is a powerful tool because it taps into so many parts of the brain
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Fiona
Nurse
Nurse
International Flag Decorations
Hi there. Thanks for such a great site. It’s really helping with ideas! Is it possible to add the flags of Germany and Belgium to your print out please?
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Food Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: FOOD QUIZ
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Add a Letter to Make Another Word
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Add a letter to a word to make another word
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5 years ago
15 Uplifting Activities for People with Limited Mobility
These are a few suggestions that come to mind. I hope they are helpful.
For some people a Tablet may be ideal. Games, books to read, or Audio books, movies, puzzles, articles of interest, are availa...
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Sharon
Activities Director
Activities Director
Finish the Melodies
We did this at our Friday social and the smiles on peoples faces told the whole story. I played this using my iPad to play each song. The power of music is astonishing. We sang, talked about our favo...
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
What Am I Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Each answer will be an object or place commonly found around the house. What am I?
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Resicare
Recreation
Recreation
Armchair Travel to India
My residents are interested on going on a Cruise for armchair travel!
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Countryside
Marketing & Life Enrichment
Marketing & Life Enrichment
This Day in History for Seniors: May - 2nd Edition
Wonderful Content!! Just an FYI- You have Bob Hope down for birthday on May 29th but the sheet reads "May 28"
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June
Activity Director
Activity Director
BBC Reminiscence Archive
This is great: what a resource! thanks for sharing
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Sally
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Red or Black Card Game
I tried this game for the first time this week. I wasn't convinced it would work but we had a hoot!. Lots of fun for different levels of cognition.
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
The Benefits of Eating Spinach
Hi Chats
Can you share your references with Blessing
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Pamela
RN
RN
Armchair Travel to Hawaii
My residents really enjoyed the Hawaii experience and offered a lot of their own experience's .
I played the Over the rainbow on ukulele and they requested to hear DON Ho's Tiny bubbles.
I showed pi...
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Blessing
Recreational Therapy
Recreational Therapy
The Benefits of Eating Spinach
Hello all,
How can I find the reference for this ppt.
Please advice .
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Simone
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Hi All,
I am reviewing our forms and I am not happy with our Activities Plan form.
This activity plan form captures the interventions in place for each residents, we are based in Australia and are...
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Pot Luck Quiz 19
Thanks Lisa, glad to her everyone is enjoying them. All the best Gwyneth
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5 years ago
10 Engaging Whiteboard Games for Seniors
My residents who are in mild to moderate stages of dementia in an assisted living home in Toronto, Canada.
They love Hangman, they felt really challenged in a good way and are glad when they are no...
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Jack
Activities Assistant
Activities Assistant
14 Interview Questions For Hiring Activity Staff
I loved reading these questions and tried to answer as if I was being interviewed for a job, and have come to the conclusion I am brilliant :-) :-) :-) and extremely modest with it :-)
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Aurelija
HCA
HCA
Hi we are thinking of purchasing an iPad for a day centre for clients to use. If you are using one could you advise the best size and model please. What activities you found best on iPads.
Thank you
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Solange
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Armchair Travel to Australia
Hi, Michael, a couple of quick classic meals Australians like, Fish & Chips, or Sausage Rolls. It can be store bought.
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Carman
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
From Start to Finish Game
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: FROM START TO FINISH
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Carman
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Snakes & Ladders Game
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: SNAKES & LADDERS
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Heather
Life Enrichment Aide
Life Enrichment Aide
Hello everyone!
I am planning a summer camp week in July. Just wondering if any of you had any ideas.
I would like to do each day a different camp from m to f.
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Jacqulyn
Activity Program Coordinator
Activity Program Coordinator
Ocean Themed Sing-Along with Lyrics
Surfin U.S.A.-Beach Boys, Sailing-Christopher Cross, Come Sail Away-Styxx,
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Deborah
Activity Director
Activity Director
Hi Everyone
I have what may be a unique situation, but maybe not. I hope you all have some suggestions for me. The demographics of the facility where I work have changed drastically over the las...
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Diane
Activities Director
Activities Director
I have several wandering resident in our Dementia/Alzheimer's Unit. We have tried all that is recommended on this site as well as the Alzheimer's Website and others. I have also read all the other dis...
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Robert
Retired
Retired
Is there more than one newsletter template available on site?
I'm looking for an easy to add text to newsletter for our care home.
Not too many colours as I print it myself for the residents.
Many...
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