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Susan

Activity Director From Nevada, United States


About Susan: Susan Berg is a freelance writer, retired healthcare professional, retired Activity Director and current writer for several senior care e-magazines with more than 20 years of experience working with Senior Citizens and eight years experience writing for a number of publications. She is the author of a book for those with dementia and their caregivers. Susan has two blogs about activities for seniors and information vital to all wanting to know about dementia. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and North Shore Community College.

Senior Citizens
Susan is an expert on senior citizen issues. She is currently a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant(COTA). In this role, she has worked with senior citizens. Susan is an expert on adapting and modifying activities so that seniors can participate in them. She spent twenty years as an Activity Director in nursing homes. She devised, planned, coordinated, and facilitated stimulating activity programming. Also she designed a program for homebound senior citizens. Currently, Susan shares her knowledge about senior activities on one of her blogs.

Dementia

Susan is also an expert on dementia and related issues. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner(CPD). She has participated in numerous workshops, seminars and alike where she has gained much knowledge. Her work as an Activity Director and COTA has given her much knowledge and experience in relating to individuals with dementia. Susan is passionate about sharing her knowledge. She is hopeful that people will do what they can to prevent or at least slow down dementia in themselves or loved ones. Susan has shared many tips on how to prevent dementia or slow it down on her other blog.

Feel free to visit and comment at either of Susan’s blogs at
http://activitiesdirector.blogspot.com
http://dementiaviews.blogspot.com

28 Activities


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Susan 18th Apr 2024 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Amy
Thank you for your kind words and letting us know that the Activities on golden carers can be used in so many ways with different groups of people
Keep up the good work
Susan 18th Apr 2024 Activity Director

This Day in History for Seniors: April - 2nd Edition

Hi Isaac
Thank you for your kind words and inspiration
Susan 17th Apr 2024 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Sharon
I have two ideas
Print multiple cards and you will have more than one hour nap per game or you can create your own game
https://www.goldencarers.com/create-your-own-bingo-games/7897/
Susan 17th Apr 2024 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Dr
Sounds like you had a great time. Glad you enjoyed it.
Susan 16th Apr 2024 Activity Director

Newsletter Template - April 2024

Hi Leslie
Thank you for your kind words
Glad this was so helpful to you
There are many other resources here that I’m sure I’ll be of great assistance to you
Susan 11th Apr 2024 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Alan
Each month Has an activity calendar
At the bottom of the calendar is an option for you to make your own calendar. You have many choices, weekly or monthly. There’s even a video on how to do it I have The weekly calendar you can make for April, but you can do it for every month
https://www.goldencarers.com/calendar/april/
Susan 10th Apr 2024 Activity Director

Peanut Auction

Hi Carolyn
It is up to you whatever works best with your group
Susan 9th Apr 2024 Activity Director

Spring Bonnet Door Wreaths

Hi Cindy
Thanks for sharing this picture
Susan 9th Apr 2024 Activity Director

Word Ladder #8

Hi Somita
Here are some articles that might help you
https://www.goldencarers.com/search/?search_tag=Activity&search=Sensory
Susan 9th Apr 2024 Activity Director

Word Ladder #8

Hi Somita
Here are some articles that might help you
https://www.goldencarers.com/search/?search_tag=Activity&search=Sensory
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