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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 10th Jun 2022 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Elisha
These ideas sound good
I suspect you are a great life enrichment director
Thank you for suggesting them
Susan 9th Jun 2022 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Elisha
Thank you for sharing this
Susan 8th Jun 2022 Activity Director

Forum

I love it
The members of this site are so creative and are so willing to share
Thanks
Susan 8th Jun 2022 Activity Director

Spring Bonnet Door Wreaths

Hi Sandra
Thanks for your kind words
Many of our members agree with you
I am sure you do a great job
Susan 8th Jun 2022 Activity Director

New Year's Eve Dice Game

Thank you for sharing this Emily
Susan 7th Jun 2022 Activity Director

Glossary of Terms for Activity Professionals in Senior Care

Mercedes
Thank you for your kind words
I agree this is a perfect site with a wide range of activities
Susan 7th Jun 2022 Activity Director

This Day in History for Seniors: June

Hi Deirdre
Yes you can see many love this site
I agree it is very helpful
Thank you for your input
Susan 5th Jun 2022 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Dahliyah
Thanks for your kind words and input
I agree this is a wonderful site with so many ideas and so many members who share them
Susan 5th Jun 2022 Activity Director

50 Activities for the Elderly in Lockdown and Isolation

Hi Christopher
Have you tried any of these
https://www.goldencarers.com/coronavirus-18-activities-for-dementia-care/6311/

Can you tell what the residente like to do and what they’re capable of doing??
You can use observation their charts talking to the family and staff??
Music is always a good activity to do because most can do it
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-plan-music-activities-for-dementia-care/3192/
Help