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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 2nd Jun 2021 Activity Director

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Hi Dawn and Martin
Thank you for your suggestions
Susan 2nd Jun 2021 Activity Director

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Hi Natalie
Thank you for your thoughts
Susan 2nd Jun 2021 Activity Director

11 Garden Club Activities

Hi Lorraine
Thank you for your suggestions
Susan 2nd Jun 2021 Activity Director

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Hi Kelly
Would these residents understand the point system
Your prizes would have to be something other than food
Perhaps you can have a meeting with them to see what other prizes they might like
Kleenex and other toiletries might be popular
Maybe you can find some in fancy containers
Susan 31st May 2021 Activity Director

International Flag Decorations

Hi Fiona
Here is the German flag
https://www.goldencarers.com/pdf/6596/1613/
Susan 31st May 2021 Activity Director

15 Uplifting Activities for Limited Mobility

Hi Donna
Thank you for all your helpful suggestions
Susan 31st May 2021 Activity Director

Finish the Melodies

I agree Sharon music is a powerful tool because it taps into so many parts of the brain
Susan 28th May 2021 Activity Director

The Benefits of Eating Spinach

Hi Chats
Can you share your references with Blessing
Susan 28th May 2021 Activity Director

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Hi Simone
Have you looked at that tool kit from golden Carers
https://toolkit.goldencarers.com/plans/
Susan 28th May 2021 Activity Director

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Hi Jean
Thank you for this valuable information
It sounds like you have the situation well under control
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