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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 22nd Aug 2023 Activity Director

Read Aloud Activities for the Elderly

Hi Rochelle
That depends on what group of residents you are reading to
Are the stories interactive
Is that subject matter interesting and add the residents interested in it?
To be on the safe side any one who is in the group, needs a note that they enjoy these stories
Susan 21st Aug 2023 Activity Director

Games for People Living with Dementia

Hi Christine thank you for your kind words
Glad this makes your job easier. You must be a great activity Director.
Susan 21st Aug 2023 Activity Director

Summer Poster #2

Hi Caroline
I think the templates at the end of this article will help you
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-run-successful-resident-council-meetings/4215/
Susan 21st Aug 2023 Activity Director

Musical Masterpieces

Hi, once again
Try this for scrapbooking
https://www.goldencarers.com/recycled-magazine-scrapbooks/3759/
I am not exactly sure what you mean by mind, works, and looking after me
If you could give me more detail, I might be able to help you
Susan 21st Aug 2023 Activity Director

Musical Masterpieces

Hi Carlota
I assume that the residents or peoplethat come to your center are interested in these activities and not the idea of an administrator
I would modify the activities, soparticipats can participate in them
First of all, you need to be engaging and get everyone to participate. Also, you need to be excited about the group you are doing.
Here are some comments from some of the members Of golden carers
Will tell you about Matariki
You can have a discussion and or sing appropriate songs
https://www.goldencarers.com/search/?search=Matariki
Susan 21st Aug 2023 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Kate
This article on Golden carers may help you
https://www.goldencarers.com/15-ways-to-get-the-participation-of-your-nursing-team/6084/
I know this is not an easy task
Susan 21st Aug 2023 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Troy
You can modify this should help get to meet your needs
https://www.goldencarers.com/certificate-of-appreciation-1/3248/
Susan 21st Aug 2023 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Diane
I am glad to hear you had that problem and are using golden carers
You must be doing a great job
Thank you
Susan 21st Aug 2023 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Jane
Here are some ideas and golden carers
https://www.goldencarers.com/12-ideas-for-a-veterans-day-ceremony/6654/
I always had a program for the veterans because I think it’s very important to unload them
I always invited different fat veterans to speak and let the residents tell their stories if they wanted to I also let everyone speak because even though they weren’t a veteran, they probably knew a veteran and must’ve done something during that time to help the veterans
We sang patriotic songs
I would mixing up so people wouldn’t get bored we’d sing, and then I let a few people talk and then we sing some more
I also handed out certificates special ones to veterans and anyone who came got a certificate, but was not the same as special certificate
Help