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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 7th May 2022 Activity Director

Armchair Travel to Mexico

Hi Rebecca
Thank you for your kind words
I agree that this is a wonderful site with many great ideas
Susan 4th May 2022 Activity Director

10 Sensory Activities for Men

Hi Sherrie
It can be difficult to get men involved
These are great ideas
Thank you for sharing your thoughts
Susan 3rd May 2022 Activity Director

Forum

I am touched by all these ideas
Susan 3rd May 2022 Activity Director

Forum

Hi John
Thanks for sharing your ideas
Susan 30th Apr 2022 Activity Director

Craft Garden

Hi Evelyn
It all depends on what size cups you are using
You could probably use different size balls in the project
I agree this is a great idea
Susan 29th Apr 2022 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Darla
Thank you for your kind words and inspiration
I agree that it’s very important to honor your volunteers
Susan 29th Apr 2022 Activity Director

Forum

Susan
Your ideas sound great
Thanks
Susan 28th Apr 2022 Activity Director

London Landmarks Picture Pairs Game

Hi Christine
So glad this worked out well for one of your residents
Susan 28th Apr 2022 Activity Director

London Landmarks Picture Pairs Game

Thank you Bryony
This will be great fun
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