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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 2nd Nov 2021 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Barb
Are you advertising the meals that is what is served at them or having people come to the meals or what
Although this article does not have a template maybe it could help you
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-improve-the-dining-experience-for-seniors/6097/
Also I may adapt and modify this to meet your needs
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-host-a-high-tea-party/3435/
Susan 2nd Nov 2021 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Josh
I do not have a calendar specific to independent living but here are some ideas
I do not know which of these are from independent living
There are some good idea
https://www.goldencarers.com/sample-activities-calendars/3881/
Susan 1st Nov 2021 Activity Director

Vintage Selfies

Wow Linda
These are great
Thank you
Susan 1st Nov 2021 Activity Director

The Story of Hanukkah

Hi Liora
Thank you for sharing this information
Much appreciated
Susan 30th Oct 2021 Activity Director

Animal Families Quiz

Hi Rosita
Thank you for your kind words
Susan 29th Oct 2021 Activity Director

The Great Zombie Hunt

Hi Cindy
Thank you for your kind words and thoughts
Susan 29th Oct 2021 Activity Director

Trivia: Kissing Under the Mistletoe

Hi Kathy
Thank you for your words of praise and prayers
Susan 29th Oct 2021 Activity Director

Vintage Toy Word Finder

Hi Christine
Have your higher functioning residents do these puzzles first
I am sure they would be glad to help you out
Susan 29th Oct 2021 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Karen
Thank you for the information
Help