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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 8th Apr 2022 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Barb
There are a couple of ideas
https://www.goldencarers.com/friendship-wheel/4433/
https://www.goldencarers.com/recycled-dream-spring-tree/3392/
I find that people can get bored when having to sit or doing an activity for 2 1/2 hours
I like to break things up by having a music break or a reminiscing break
Probably will have to adapt and modify these activities to meet your needs
Susan 8th Apr 2022 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Martha Jeanette
That would be helpful to know what the residents like and what their abilities are
There are some things that will help I’m sure
https://www.goldencarers.com/brazil/
Susan 7th Apr 2022 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Melissa
Thank you for your input
Susan 6th Apr 2022 Activity Director

Great Minds Think Alike Word Game

Wow René
Thank you for your thoughts on this
I think they multiple choice idea using a worksheet great
I think you have to adapt and modify activities to meet the needs of your residents which undoubtedly changes over time
It’s great when minds come together
Thank you
Susan 5th Apr 2022 Activity Director

15 Easter Celebration Ideas from Around the World

We always had an Easter extravaganza where we invited children that lived in the community to join us
We had a lot of fun games and we also had contests
We also hired a balloon artist which was a big hit
The residents made a non sewing blanket that was raffled off
https://www.goldencarers.com/no-sew-knotted-blanket-kits/7041/
The children and the residents had a great time
Susan 1st Apr 2022 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Kathleen
Thank you for your input
Even though this was from three years ago it could still be helpful to some members
Thanks again for sharing
Susan 31st Mar 2022 Activity Director

The Benefits of Silence in Senior Care

Thanks for your input Rev Joseph
Susan 31st Mar 2022 Activity Director

Forum

Thanks Darla
Glad this could be useful
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