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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 Oct 2021 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Lori
You have a very challenging situation
Do you have any volunteers to help you or is someone on staff willing to help you??
I know that sometimes it’s hard to get help
I think a music activity would be good for the group because they can participate
Golden Carers has mini music activities from a sing-along to just listening to music
https://www.goldencarers.com/search/?search_tag=Activity&search=Sing%20along
Keeping those with behaviors happy is another story
Do you know what triggers their behavior??
Here are some articles on helping with problem behavior
https://www.goldencarers.com/search/?search=Problem+behaviors&search_tag=Activity
The truth of the matter is it is not easy
What may work one day may not work the next
But if you and the staff see what triggers the behaviors perhaps you can decrease them
Other group activities may be reading a short story and make it interactive
https://www.goldencarers.com/search/?search=Short+storiesbehaviors&search_tag=Activity
An exercise group may work also
I’d like playing table ball and other simple physical activities
I hope things work out do not be afraid to ask for help
Susan 1st Oct 2021 Activity Director

I Love You in different languages

Hi Tara
Thank you for your kind words and input
Susan 1st Oct 2021 Activity Director

Coloring for Seniors - Seagull Sunset

Hi Akosita
Thank you for your kind words
I am sure this side will be useful to you for years to come
Feel free to ask questions or to share an activity that worked well for you
Susan 30th Sep 2021 Activity Director

Forum

Hey Kim
Thank you for the information
Susan 30th Sep 2021 Activity Director

Armchair Travel: A Sensory Experience for Seniors

Hi Linda
Thank you for sharing this information
If anyone wants to travel to places you’ve been I will send them your way
Susan 30th Sep 2021 Activity Director

Armchair Travel: A Sensory Experience for Seniors

Hi Linda
Thank you for sharing this information
If anyone wants to travel to places you’ve been I will send them your way
Susan 30th Sep 2021 Activity Director

Dice Bingo

Hi Sherry
Thank you for sharing this information
Susan 30th Sep 2021 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Penny
I do not see it either but this article might help you
https://www.goldencarers.com/phrase-finder/4390/
Susan 29th Sep 2021 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Nancy
It’s good of you to think ahead
I like the comfort and joy theme because we have had some hard times so this seems appropriate to me
Also thank you for your kind words
Would be curious as to how you set this up
Susan 29th Sep 2021 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Bettie
Thank you for this information
Help