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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 25th Nov 2023 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Angelina
I think the first thing you need to do is to have a meeting with the residents to see what their interests are
Design activities that include their interests
Here are some ideas
https://www.goldencarers.com/search/?search_tag=Activity&search=Retirement%20village
Also, once you find out what their interests are, look that up on this website
Activities that involve food are always a big hit
When do you have specific activities in mind? I’d be glad to help you further.
Susan 21st Nov 2023 Activity Director

8 Ways To Spread Christmas Cheer in Nursing Homes

Hi Pam
Thank you for your kind words. I hope you have seen this article. I’m sure it will be very helpful.
https://www.goldencarers.com/20-activities-for-the-visually-impaired/4205/
Happy holidays to you as well
Susan 20th Nov 2023 Activity Director

Black History Month Word Search

Hi Winsome
Thank you for your kind words
If you like you can create your own word search, including the people you mentioned
Then you could share with the rest of the Activities community here
https://www.goldencarers.com/create-your-own-word-search/3870/
Susan 13th Nov 2023 Activity Director

St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt

Hi Chrissy
You can do this any way you want it you could hang up one of each or multiples of each
You can give everyone a list
Depending on what you do
You Can give one prize or multiple prizes
Susan 12th Nov 2023 Activity Director

Tree of Thanks

Hi Crystal
Thanks for sharing this with us
Susan 12th Nov 2023 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Stephanie
Congratulations on your new role as Activity Coordinator
I know you'll find this website to be a valuable resource
Susan 11th Nov 2023 Activity Director

Checklist for Social Outings

Hi Trudy
This checklist can apply to individuals or a group
Susan 9th Nov 2023 Activity Director

Forum

Great ideas ladies thank you for sharing
Susan 9th Nov 2023 Activity Director

Forum


Hi Jenny
Who is the party for?
You may want to Ask people on the golden carers Facebook group
https://www.goldencarers.com/activities-for-seniors-facebook-group/4782/
There are some ideas on Golden carers also
Even though this says Christmas party in July, you can use some of the ideas
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-host-a-christmas-in-july-party/3436/
Here are some of their party ideas
https://www.goldencarers.com/party-themes-for-dementia-care/4829/
Help