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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

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Susan 11th Jun 2021 Activity Director

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Susan 11th Jun 2021 Activity Director

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Hi Julie and Danielle
If staff wasn't as engaged - In this case, I would tell and ask the aids and nurses on the floor directly, which helped build a repour with the staff, too.
This article may help you out
https://www.goldencarers.com/15-ways-to-get-the-participation-of-your-nursing-team/6084/
Susan 11th Jun 2021 Activity Director

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Hi Julie and Danielle
If staff wasn't as engaged - In this case, I would tell and ask the aids and nurses on the floor directly, which helped build a repour with the staff, too.
This article may help you out
https://www.goldencarers.com/15-ways-to-get-the-participation-of-your-nursing-team/6084/
Susan 10th Jun 2021 Activity Director

From Start to Finish Game

Hi Carmen
You obviously are a very creative person
Thanks again for sharing
Susan 10th Jun 2021 Activity Director

Your Department's Role in End of Life Support

Hi Mauricia
Thank you for sharing your insight
Susan 10th Jun 2021 Activity Director

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Hi Rowena
I think either event would be good
Perhaps you can ask your residents or staff what they prefer
Susan 9th Jun 2021 Activity Director

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Hi Mary
Thank you for sharing this
Susan 9th Jun 2021 Activity Director

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Hi Dawn
This is quite a challenge
Do you have volunteers that could help you or maybe high functioning residents that can help you
How about staff members from other departments??
If you are still alone I always said a music activity was good because many people like music
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-plan-music-activities-for-dementia-care/3192/
Also exercise is a group good group activity because you could have many participants
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-run-group-exercise-sessions-for-the-elderly/5182/

Might want to have this board boards
https://www.goldencarers.com/bored-board-brain-training-for-seniors/6212/
Anyone can take something from this and make an activity out of it or people can do it independently
Susan 9th Jun 2021 Activity Director

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Hi Dawn
Do you work for an agency or are you want independent contractor??
I do not know of any specific insurance you can get but I’m sure there are some if you look online
Susan 9th Jun 2021 Activity Director

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Hi Martin
I thought I answered this question but apparently it didn’t go through
Hey I think you are a lucky finding this
I think this article will help you do not forget to read the comments because they are helpful also
https://www.goldencarers.com/3-benefits-of-video-games-for-seniors/6460/
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