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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 10th Aug 2021 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Michael
As I mentioned earlier handing out invitations is always a good idea
I had a weekly calendar as well as a monthly one
You are our CNA could circle activities that like go to
You could hand out flyers at an activity before another one or you can go room to room
Do you go right before the activities and invite residents again
I always let the resident refuse three times before I give up
Susan 10th Aug 2021 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Sherry
Thank you for your suggestions
Susan 9th Aug 2021 Activity Director

15 Uplifting Activities for Limited Mobility

Hi Marion
I am sure there a resources in your community
You could contact an elder care association Alzheimer’s Association
You could also think about hospice care
It’s not just for end of life but for those who need extra
Hospice will provide many resources for you
Susan 9th Aug 2021 Activity Director

Fishing Game

Hi Sherry
Thank you for your suggestions
Susan 9th Aug 2021 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Sandy
I think this article will help you
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-run-successful-resident-council-meetings/4215/
Make sure to read the comment
Susan 7th Aug 2021 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Michael
Sounds like you are making progress things are definitely improving
Thank you for sharing this with us
Susan 7th Aug 2021 Activity Director

How to Create an About ME Profile

Hi Meg
These are great and very useful
Susan 7th Aug 2021 Activity Director

How to Create an About ME Profile

Hi Meg
These are great and very useful
Susan 5th Aug 2021 Activity Director

Forum

Hi again Sally
Here is one about the environment
https://www.goldencarers.com/environment-quiz/3754/
Also you could try a collage
https://www.goldencarers.com/scavenger-collages/3749/
Help