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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 5th Jan 2022 Activity Director

Newsletter Template - February 2024

Hi Leonila
Thank you for sharing
I love the positivity Tree you made
It is so important for people to think of all things that you’re grateful for and for sharing these things with others
It sounds like you have a beautiful program
Keep up the good work in 2022 and beyond
Susan 5th Jan 2022 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Patty
It is great that you are planning ahead
Perhaps you could do a family night
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-plan-a-successful-family-night/5582/
Perhaps you can do some number or math activities pending on the group
https://www.goldencarers.com/13-ways-to-incorporate-math-into-your-activity-calendar/5898/
https://www.goldencarers.com/math/
Any of these will work let us know what you decide to do
Susan 4th Jan 2022 Activity Director

Lucky Dog Card Game

Hi Penny
Thanks for letting us know about this
Susan 4th Jan 2022 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Joyce

Look at this activity and the comments to see how to use it on a zoom call
https://www.goldencarers.com/what-am-i-quiz-1/5669/
Here is another one with directions on how to use it for a zoom call
https://www.goldencarers.com/words-in-words-game-7/6706/
This article on may help you also
https://www.goldencarers.com/15-virtual-activities-for-residents-in-isolation/6292/
Susan 4th Jan 2022 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Linda
Thank you for sharing this idea
I say if it works use it
Susan 4th Jan 2022 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Shirley
Thank you for your ideas
Susan 4th Jan 2022 Activity Director

How to start a Garden Club for Seniors

Penny wow
That is great
Susan 3rd Jan 2022 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Linda
Thank you for this idea
Susan 3rd Jan 2022 Activity Director

Roll It, Play It

Leann
I think you can play the game in the way you want to whatever works best for you and the residents
Susan 1st Jan 2022 Activity Director

Create Your Own Quiz!

Hi Jo
Thanks for sharing the way you use this and thanks for your kind words
It sounds like you really care about your residents which is so important thank you again
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