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Solange

Diversional Therapist From Queensland, Australia


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Solange 18th Jun 2017 Diversional Therapist

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You are on the right track, a sing-along is a very good idea.

You could also try a game of balloons where the whole group keeps the balloon on the air as much as possible. The racket for the game should be very light, if you don't have them, you can make some with plasticized wire, stockings and duct tape.

Another idea is to place pieces of paper with numbers under a half dozen chairs and surprise them with token prizes. When you announce the number everyone looks under their chairs for them.

You can also find 3 or 4 groups of staff/residents/relatives to sing or read poems and the residents would be the judges (you could give residents numbered cards to lift up according to preference, after each performance).

All the best, good luck with Father's Day.
Solange 30th May 2017 Diversional Therapist

Balloon Tennis

Well observed Janaya, well done! Cheers.
Solange 30th May 2017 Diversional Therapist

Balloon Tennis

Hooray, for your creativity Jill! Thak you for sharing. Cheers.
Solange 22nd May 2017 Diversional Therapist

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Hi Carla, don’t be too hard on yourself; I am sure you are doing your very best to engage your clients. However, there will be always those who do not respond for reasons of their own; which eventually may or may not be revealed. Some people are by nature alert and others lethargic; theses are traits difficult to change. To alleviate social isolation here are a few ideas to try:
- Keep informed of new activities, Residents' meeting and outings. Don’t give up!
- Schedule room visits to listen to them. Elders thrive in being 'listened to'.
- Encourage and support residents’ family to visit more and facilitate visits.
- Enlist their 'help' in activities; everybody likes the feeling they 'are making a difference'. Washing dishes, peeling potatoes, hanging washing.

Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Cheers.
Solange 22nd May 2017 Diversional Therapist

Things that go Together Quiz #2

Hi Kelly, thank you for your feedback. There will be 'Things that Go Together" with pictures soon. We are working on it. Cheers.
Solange 20th May 2017 Diversional Therapist

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Thank you Susan.
Solange 12th May 2017 Diversional Therapist

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Hi Paul, interviews vary a lot, however, you may be asked some of the following:
• talk about yourself
• Why do you want to join us?
• What are your strengths?
• What do you think about 'person-centre' care?
• Have you had a conflict at the previous workplace?
• What do you understand about work ethics?
Good luck, I hope this can help.
Solange 11th May 2017 Diversional Therapist

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Hi Sarah, good luck with the Men’s Club. Here are a few suggestions!

The Not So Fast
The Spark Plugs
The Dashing Hunks
The Benchwarmers
The Beer Drums
Solange 8th May 2017 Diversional Therapist

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Hi Pedro,

You could try radio plays, audio books, a pet of her liking (bird or cat), sorting by size (buttons, lids, beads), molding clay, and gardening – a tomato plant to water every day.

You may also use the link below for more activities for the visually impaired.
https://www.goldencarers.com/20-activities-for-the-visually-impaired/4205/
Solange 27th Apr 2017 Diversional Therapist

Mexican sangria and bean dip

Hi Sally, the Sangria yields 1.2 gallons/4.5 litres approximately. If you serve in 6 or 7 ounces/200 ml glasses, it would make 22 glasses. Cheers.
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