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Joanne
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
From New South Wales, Australia 
20 Activities
135 Comment
Joanne
22nd Nov 2012
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
22nd Nov 2012
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
To encourage residents to use their fine motor skills and reminisce at the same time, I've taken in some lego and let their imagination go wild...this was well received. I've also taken in Mr Potato head and in the summer will be taking in some sand, bucket and spades (of course I will do this outside and use water to help the castles stay put). You can also use the traditional flour and water to make damper or a scone mix. These ideas give way to lots of reminiscing.
Joanne
22nd Nov 2012
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
22nd Nov 2012
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Twelve Days of Australia Day
Joanne
22nd Nov 2012
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
22nd Nov 2012
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Recycled Magazine Christmas Trees
We glued tinsel and glitter on as well...the Women's Weekly (Australian) is thick and easy to use as well. This is an age old idea and well worth trying. Thanks for posting this.
Joanne
22nd Nov 2012
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
22nd Nov 2012
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
Perfect for me to use on Christmas Eve...you know of course I'll have to sing the songs as well....
Joanne
22nd Nov 2012
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
22nd Nov 2012
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
And...just for this year a food theme...
1 - some prawns cookin' on a barbeque
2 pavlovas
3 witchetty grubs
4 jars of vegemite
5 lamingtons
6 granny smith apples
7 balmain bugs
8 steaming dampers
9 packets of minties
10 cans of v.b.
11 bushells teabags
12 aussie meat pies
yes it's an Aussie theme this year...good luck everyone...
1 - some prawns cookin' on a barbeque
2 pavlovas
3 witchetty grubs
4 jars of vegemite
5 lamingtons
6 granny smith apples
7 balmain bugs
8 steaming dampers
9 packets of minties
10 cans of v.b.
11 bushells teabags
12 aussie meat pies
yes it's an Aussie theme this year...good luck everyone...
Joanne
21st Nov 2012
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
21st Nov 2012
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
We also use the idea of Activity dollars that comes from Actitivities2Go magazine. This is where residents gain a 'dollar' in lieu of chocolate or chips (as some don't like them) and when they gain 10 dollars (or points) they get to choose from a huge basket of goodies....hankies, soaps, or any other items suitable from the cheaper shops. It gives them a choice of getting something for themselves or their grandchildren etc. It's very popular.
Joanne
9th Nov 2012
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
9th Nov 2012
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Home Town Monopoly
Joanne
9th Nov 2012
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
9th Nov 2012
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Musical Games
Joanne
9th Nov 2012
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
9th Nov 2012
Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator
I made this up with my trusty overlocker...so easy!! I actually made three bags per colour. But with each bag I made an insert one that goes inside the coloured one..the residents helped to fill them. This makes them more sturdy and will last longer. Instead of a backing, I'm going to use some of that non-slip plastic you can buy, to save it from moving around. Can't wait to try it out with the residents.
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Sue Sammartino
Lifestyle Coordinator
Australia
Tactile Reminiscing Ideas