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4 months ago

Carol Activities Co-ordinator

Pictures for Relatives - we have covered an old photo frame with red crepe paper and stuck playing cards (hearts only) around the edge. Each resident will receive a flower and chocolates and then...

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4 months ago

Jean Activities Coordinator

Looking for your thoughts and input on the following. I am an activities coordinator in a home of approx 45 residents, most of whom have dementia. I have trained (L3) and worked in this role, in...

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4 months ago

Rachelle Activities

Hi Everyone! I work on the assisted living floor of a retirement residence and I am looking for ideas for bulletin boards that can stay up for more than one month and still be relevant with all the...

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4 months ago

Hannah Student

Hi everybody, I just started work experience in a dementia care home. Has anyone got any easy activity ideas that a range of residents would like? I don’t know some of them very well yet If...

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4 months ago

Marisa Events And Entertainment Executive

World book day I would like to organize an acivity for world book day. What would you suggest?

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5 months ago

Jean Activities Coordinator

1st - 8th March Time for a Cuppa Dementia Week (UK) and I am looking for ideas and your input regarding activities that can take place to recognise this week. Most of our residents have dementia and ...

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5 months ago

Michael Activities

Good Morning Everyone, Starting February 7th, I will be an Activities Director Assistant at an Assisted/Memory Care Facility!!! I have already been an Activities Director at an Independent Living ...

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5 months ago

Belinda Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator

Hi, Can anyone from Australia show me your mobile ice-cream/kiosk trolley set ups? I'd like to know where you got them from if purchased. I've been given a donation to use towards the purchase of...

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5 months ago

Pamela Activity Director

OK - so I'd like to start a discussion on supporting our residents in their right to vote in local, state and federal elections. I'll be surprised if there aren't others out there struggling with...

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5 months ago

Natalie Activity Director

Hi I was wondering how many Activities Coordinators there are in an Independent living extra care scheme that are in the UK. I have been asked to do some research and see how they conduct...

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5 months ago

Lisa Leisure And Lifestyle Leader

Good afternoon, I have made a list of all the countries competing in the Winter Olympics along with their flags. I will be printing these to add to our walls and create a medal tally so each day...

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5 months ago

Susan

Hi, I can't see much for St Georges Day? poster? bingo? etc.... am i not looking in the right place? Thanks Sue

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5 months ago

Barb Senior Activity Coordinator

Good Afternoon everyone; Is anyone planning a valentine party with King and queen? just a idea.

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5 months ago

Elsie Activity Director

Hi i am new to activities and find there is a lot of paper work to do ,Can i ask how long to people do paper work during there activity day

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5 months ago

Kaimraj Recreation Assistant

Hi , Activity staff , I have two questions. What the ratio of staff in long term care .Male and Female , Is the ratio of staff great in white than black - What type recreational program are being ...

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5 months ago

Tmhw Lifestyle Co-ordinator

Hello, Lisa here. I have taken over the role of lifestyle coordinator and I'm looking for ideas to do with nursing care residents. All suggestions / ideas gratefully received. Thanks

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5 months ago

Patti Life Enrichment Director

Is anyone planning any events for 2/22/22?

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5 months ago

Jo Activity Coordinator

Hi everyone I currently have a female resident in New Zealand that loves writing letters and doing drawings when she is not busy doing activites. She is very fond of Cliff Richard and would like to ...

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5 months ago

Claire Activity Director

Hi All, For all the UK Royal Family Lovers . You will know (and be very excited about if you're anything like me, any excuse for a party :D) that in June 2022 Her Majesty The Queen will become the...

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5 months ago

Sarah Clinical Coordinator

Pen Pals Hello fellow members. I have a resident who loves to write letters looking for someone to write to and who can reply to his letters. He written letters to all the staff and has exhausted...

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5 months ago

Penny Administrator

Recently I found an activity call Cliche's and Phrases but I am unable to find it again! Does anyone else remember seeing this?

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5 months ago

Jean Activities Coordinator

Today I tried the activity 'Air dry clay sentables'. I used white clay, the residents rolled it out and we cut it into shapes with biscuit cutters. That allowed me to adjust it to suit each resident...

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5 months ago

Darleen Activity Aide

Good morning everyone and Happy Christmas eve! I am looking for Ideas for a New years eve Noon party at our assistant living. We only have 35 residents . Any Ideas would help. Darleen

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5 months ago

Deborah Diversional Therapist

Hi to all. What a great website Golden Carers is. In New Zealand our local supermarket recently had a Lego Brick collection happening. When you spent $30 you got a pack of bricks. You could also...

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5 months ago

Gretchen Activity Director

Good Morning, I am a director of Memory Care for a long term company and I have two female residents that continuously wander around. So far our attempts at getting them to engage in activities are...

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5 months ago

Kaimraj Recreation Assistant

HI , Should we have more diversity staff in this profession. .

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6 months ago

Joyce Housewife

Hello everyone and a Happy New Year! We usually meet every two weeks at the local village hall where we hold our dementia support sessions, our members are not wanting to go out in the current covid ...

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6 months ago

Oliver Activity Director

Does anyone have any advice on dividing afternoons only (4 hours) between different functioning residents? I am an activity coordinator in a home with residents mostly without dementia or low...

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6 months ago

Patrick Clinical Care Manager

Looking for resources similar to the old sonas group session program can anyone help

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6 months ago

Susan Activity Director

For your new years celebration use the suggestions here https://www.goldencarers.com/count-down-to-noon/4097/ We used many of these ideas In addition will you would use a beach ball and...

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6 months ago

Jill Activities Coordinator

I hope that all of you are having a lovely Christmas time with the residents. I just wanted to share something with your all that worked very well for me this Christmas. I challenged myself to put...

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6 months ago

Gwyneth Volunteer

Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda i bawb Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone Gwyneth volunteer

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6 months ago

Sally Activities Coordinator

Merry Christmas to all. I would like to have a beach party in January and am thinking of doing a sandcastle competition with Kinetic Sand. Has anyone tried it. I'll do Beach Boys music, bright...

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6 months ago

Suetanz Activity Director

Good afternoon - I'm after any ideas for group activity - we play dominoes, card bingo, picture bingo, rummikub, scrabble, musical bingo, normal number bingo , I would love any ideas you have used to ...

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6 months ago

Jam Activities Coordinator

Hi everyone. I am now working at a 40 bed Hospital Unit for the elderly. They have not had any consistent activities for quite some time and I have just taken over the DT position. Any ideas to...

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6 months ago

Linda Recreation Therapist

Group exercises Rail work only for resident safety Ask the residents to Walk backwards three steps Also best self back massage Have residents sit forward on thier seats part thier feet and extend ...

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6 months ago

Jam Activities Coordinator

How do you manage giving out prizes for your quizzes or trivia games or just any kind of game where the active participation is very few. Out of 30 residents there would only be 5 - 8/10 who...

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6 months ago

Amanda Carer/ Activities Coordinator

Hi folks, Can anyone one offer some advise please as I feel that I am not managing to do much in the way of group activities. I do plenty of one - one but this limits the amount of residents I...

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6 months ago

Linda Recreation Therapist

Angela Australia day posters Look online for the federation of Australia 1901 1st January was the event There are some beaut ones Regards.linda Riedel Merry Christmas to you and family

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6 months ago

Angela Lifestyle and leisure in aged care

Do youhave an Australia day poster to print in A3 to advertise Australia day Events

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6 months ago

Erica Activities

Hello All, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for activities to do with both Young Onset Dementia clients, as well as male clients. I have experienced a marked increase in my male...

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6 months ago

Nettie 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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6 months ago

Liza

How would you encourage group participation?

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6 months ago

Linda Recreation Therapist

Brain exercises that can, and will stimulate different areas of the cortex. Running with your fingers like spider legs whilst you lift your hands above your head. Doing this targets the hippocampus ...

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7 months ago

Veronica Companion Care

I work with a resident who has a hard time with feeling in her hands and fingers. So to do small tasks is difficult for her. What creative activities could I do with her? She likes to do arts and...

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7 months ago

Wendy

Is there an English This Day in History for December available?

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7 months ago

Michele Activities Coordinator

Hi, I'm interested in your Pot Luck Quizzes - I can see numbers 8-12, but nothing before 8 - can you help?

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7 months ago

Ida Diversional Therapist

Hi everyone, has anyone ever had a 12 days of Diversional therapy song before. By this I mean change the 12 days pf Christmas song to incorporate what they do in DT work? I am curious? I would...

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7 months ago

Aj Activity Director

Is there a This Day In History Spanish version for December? I cannot find one. Thank you!

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7 months ago

Activities

Hello all, I am new here and already finding so many useful and helpful ideas. I have been an activities coordinator for several years which I absolutely love. Next year,2022, is the Chinese year of...

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Beth 4th Jul 2022 Activities Co Ordinator

Tennis Players Who's Who?

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Tennis Players Who's Who?
Caroline 4th Jul 2022 Day Respite

Hawaii word search

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Hawaii word search
Nanette 3rd Jul 2022 Recreational Activity Officer

Word search chicken anatomy

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Word search chicken anatomy
Jana 1st Jul 2022 Caretaker Of Elder Mother-in-law

Things that go Together Quiz

It's so nice to find so many ideas for the seniors in the facility I work at. Our Memory Care residents enjoy them a lot! Thanks!
Sandra 1st Jul 2022 Activities Assistant

Armchair Travel to India

My residents love this activity! They stay engaged while seeing all the sights of the country we visit. They want to visit castles or mansions in America next. I thought I could throw a tea party with this!
Emma 30th Jun 2022 Deputy Manager

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: German famous faces
Karen 30th Jun 2022

Rainy Day

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Rainy Day
Louisa 29th Jun 2022 Head of Wellbeing

Splash Down

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Splash Down
Marietta 29th Jun 2022 Activities Co-ordinator

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Colouring by numbers
Beth 29th Jun 2022 Activities Co Ordinator

British Tennis Stars

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: British Tennis Stars
Beth 29th Jun 2022 Activities Co Ordinator

Wimbledon Tennis Quiz

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Wimbledon Tennis Quiz
Honorine 27th Jun 2022 Activities Coordinator

Seaside Bingo

This is the most amazing resource of activities. There is always something to do when you check golden carer. Our residents are more than happy with the range of activities we offer daily. Big thanks
Natalie 25th Jun 2022 Activities Director/CTRS

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Reveal the Picture
Julianne 25th Jun 2022 Activities Officer

Find the Hidden Objects - Paris

Residents can't come out of there at the moment and this have been a good help to stop there boredom.
I'm making up Activity books of a mixture of all your activities, that I feel Residents would enjoy.
Thanks
Sally 24th Jun 2022 Activities Coordinator

Portable Activity Ideas to Reach Every Resident, Everyday

I would love to set up activity carts in the home. Can anyone recommend a good cart to purchase for this or can you show me examples of what you use in your homes. I was thinking about using a 3 tiered one but not sure how sturdy they would be. Thank you
Karen 24th Jun 2022

Man Cave Word Search

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Man Cave Word Search
Jo 23rd Jun 2022 C2mb2rc2

Arm Chair Travel with YouTube

What activity did you have?
Kind regards
Nicole 23rd Jun 2022 Lifestyle Facilitator

AFL Tipping 2022

Just noticed on round 16 Carlton are listed as playing twice ?
Kerry 23rd Jun 2022 Lifestyle Team Leader

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Who am l
Georgina 21st Jun 2022 Program Manager

20 Fabulous Day Trip Destinations for Seniors

Great ideas, I would love to implement the visit to the animal shelter.
many thanks
Anna 20th Jun 2022 Trainee Manager

Friendship Bingo

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Friendship Bingo
Jayne 19th Jun 2022 Student

Armchair Travel to England

About to Hold my First Armchair Travel to England. Thanks for all of the information and pictures.
kelly 18th Jun 2022 senior manager

Picnic Bingo

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Pinic Bingo
Jill 18th Jun 2022 Director,Life Enhancement

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Looking for a Father's Day Trivia
Anna 16th Jun 2022 Trainee Manager

St. George's Day Bingo

Love this!
Rosita 16th Jun 2022 Activities Assistant

Sandwich Day Quiz

The residents in the nursing home where I work really enjoy the different quiz which is presented to them each day. I thank you for some really notable ones and my residents are always ready for even more.
Aegis 16th Jun 2022

AFL Tipping 2022

Thank you so much!
Judy 16th Jun 2022 Lifestyle Director

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Donuts for dads
Newstone 16th Jun 2022 Activities

Alcohol of the World Matching Quiz

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Alcohol of the world
Janelle 15th Jun 2022 Therapeutic Recreation

Guess the Landmark

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Guess the Landmark
15th Jun 2022

AFL Tipping 2022

Hi, when will rounds 16 and onwards be available?
Anna 15th Jun 2022 Trainee Manager

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Chocolate wordsearch
Marilyn 14th Jun 2022 Activity Director

The Letter J Quiz #3

i Really enjoy this game, and so does my Residnts
Sandy 14th Jun 2022 Founder/Executive Director

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Baseball
Anna 14th Jun 2022 Trainee Manager

Beer Bingo

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Beer Bingo
Stretton Park 14th Jun 2022 Diversional Therapist

Bits & Pieces Matching Game

the activities provided have been great to make up Quiz packs for residents to do over the weekends or when unable to get out ...its saved their sanity THANKS
Beachside 14th Jun 2022 Occupational Therapist

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: June 14th this day in history
Diane 14th Jun 2022 Lifestyle Coordinator

Sunflowers Poster Group Activity

The residents loved doing this in our Art/Craft Club & it is proudly put up in the foyer for residents & family members to admire. Thank you for all the great ideas.
The Herons 14th Jun 2022

10 Sensory Activities for Men

Some of our gentlemen enjoyed getting spanners and wrenches shiney again with Autosol metal polish which has a distinctive smell.
Donna 14th Jun 2022 Nurse

Scottish Football Grounds Matching Quiz

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Scottish Football teams and grounds
Donna 14th Jun 2022 Nurse

Scottish Words Crossword

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Scottish words crossword
Nemia 13th Jun 2022 Diversional Therapist

July in History Presentation

Thank you so much ! Awesome activity for the month of July .
Beth 12th Jun 2022 Activities Co Ordinator

Black Beauty

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Black Beauty
Sue 12th Jun 2022 Therapy Assistant

Bits & Pieces Matching Game

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Bits & Pieces
Donna 11th Jun 2022 Therapeutic Recreation Director

July in History Presentation

Great program!
Tammy 10th Jun 2022 Activity Assistant

Fishing Bingo

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Fishing Bingo
Janelle 10th Jun 2022 Therapeutic Recreation

What Am I? Image Reveal

THANK YOU!!
Anna 9th Jun 2022 Trainee Manager

Ice Cream Bingo

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Bingo
Linda 9th Jun 2022 Activities Coordinator

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: July 4th bingo
Linda 9th Jun 2022 Activities Coordinator

Father's Day Bingo

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Father's day bingo
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