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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 17th Jun 2023 Activity Director

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Thank you, Oliver, Terri and Cindy for your input
You have shared valuable information
Susan 16th Jun 2023 Activity Director

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Hi
Here is an idea, shared by Elaine
Elaine United States17th Sep 2020 ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR/ SPEECH PATH
For July 4th, I bought battery operated lights that look like capsules and are put into the balloons before blowing them up. ( Party City) Then after dinner and a parade around the facility with patriotic music from my I- pad, we made our own fireworks. We placed the balloons on a large parachute and then turned out the lights in our immediate area.
Flying up into the air with the lights inside the balloons
Here is a link to more ideas
https://www.performancehealth.com/articles/7-fun-parachute-games-for-all-ages-toddlers-to-seniors
Susan 15th Jun 2023 Activity Director

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Hi Holly
Thank you for your thoughts
An art show sounds like a great idea
Susan 14th Jun 2023 Activity Director

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Hi Nessy
I am not from the UK, but I did find this, and perhaps you can ask the question here
https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance
Susan 12th Jun 2023 Activity Director

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Hi Sunya
Thank you for your input
Susan 12th Jun 2023 Activity Director

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Hi Vickie
Thank you for your offer
Susan 9th Jun 2023 Activity Director

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Hi Kavita
This is tricky because folks with dementia have many different types of issues
What is the purpose of having activity sheets displayed?
Are you trying to get residents to attend Activities?
As you know Remembering to go to an activity, may be a problem, so read these articles, which may help you get people to attend
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-get-reluctant-residents-to-attend-activities/5980/
Susan 9th Jun 2023 Activity Director

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Hi Martha
It’s a good thing you are planning ahead
Contacting schools and churches, is it a good idea
I assume you are going to serve food at the party and perhaps have some entertainment
Make sure to read this article, especially that section that says how to ask for help
https://www.goldencarers.com/26-ways-to-rally-your-greater-community/6325/
Susan 9th Jun 2023 Activity Director

How to Run Successful Resident Council Meetings


Hi Melissa
Have you read this article?
https://www.goldencarers.com/6-alternatives-to-resident-council/9050/
Make sure to read the links and the comments in this article
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