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Hi Nancy, I didn’t quite get your question. Do you want an example on how to write a Progress Note regarding a sensory activity? Whether it was successful or not?

Hi Alison, your client has a great sense of humour!

Hi Jo and Anne, thank you for your kind words. Your feedback means a lot to us. Cheers!

Hi Lynn, welcome! It is indeed a very rewarding profession, and I hope your stay is long and pleasant. Please let us know if you need any specific help.

Hi Bonnie, if your mom is in the early stages she may enjoy being read to, short stories, poems. She may also enjoy doing Proverbs, Things that Go Together, Yes or No, and True or False quizzes and Trivia. Don’t forget to offer music she heard when she was younger, have a shoulder massage, pat a kitten or Puppy and have a stroll in the garden..

Hi Sharon, Ring Toss Games and Bean Bags games are easily made by clients or volunteers. You can use soda bottles and make the rings out of rope or purchase them online, it is very inexpensive. Bean Bags can also be handmade by clients or/and volunteers. Both games are fun and bring a lot of laughter. The Bean Bag Toss can be made two ways, either with squares of fabric sewed together or use a sturdy cardboard and make circular holes, as many as you wish. You can give the circles different points if you prefer. The board is then placed on a slant; the participant with more points wins the game. Here is a couple of links you may have missed.
https://www.goldencarers.com/bean-bag-surprise/3204/
https://www.goldencarers.com/bean-bag-toss/3649/
https://www.goldencarers.com/bottle-ring-toss/4033/
https://www.goldencarers.com/ring-toss-/3803/

Hi Debbie, you are a wonderful daughter, your mother must be very proud of you. You could try to make your mother’s life more interesting and meaningful by offering radio plays, or music of her choice to listen to​. You may also introduce her to painting to improve arm movement, or wheel her daily on a stroll around the facility (if you can’t do it daily, seek a volunteer to help you), preferably in the garden so she can appreciate the noises of nature and watch birds and/or butterflies. Shoulder or hand massage is nice to relax, soothe, and nurture.​ ​ I wish you and your mother well.

Hi Tracy, it depends on the facility’s policies. Some allow air dry clay and ‘bought’ play dough (not homemade). Regarding kinetic sand, I believe it is not suitable for people suffering from late-stage dementia​. ​ I have no experience with kinetic sand but play dough and air drying clay I used ​a lot ​in the past. Consult your management for instructions.

Hi Marissa, you are welcome!

Hi Joanne, how sad your mother losing her vision. I am sorry. Here are a few things she could do according to her wishes. I hope it can help.

Braile Rubik
Voice recorder
Talking Dart Board
Voice Watch
Making lavender pillows (for self or gifts)
Unravel wool sweater for someone's else to knit