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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 16th Oct 2019 Activity Director

Soap Making Recipe

Thank you Melissa for this information
Susan 16th Oct 2019 Activity Director

Indoor croquet

Diane
Do you need to keep the balls from rolling or is that part of the game ??let us know
Thanks
Susan 16th Oct 2019 Activity Director

How to Cook Magic Scones

Grams to cups
Flour
130 grams = 1 cup
So 600 grams = 4.61 approximately
Double cream
227 grams =1 cup
So 300 grams = 1.25approximately
330 ml=
11.16 ounces approximately
Susan 16th Oct 2019 Activity Director

Forum

Wow Donna thanks for the info
Susan 16th Oct 2019 Activity Director

Forum

I do not live in the area but you may want to ask this question in golden Carers Facebook group
https://www.goldencarers.com/activities-for-seniors-facebook-group/4782/
Susan 15th Oct 2019 Activity Director

Baseball Themed Family Event

This event would be great especially if The home team or Little League team are in the World Series
It would be fun for those who love baseball also
In addition most residents love a party
Susan 15th Oct 2019 Activity Director

Soap Making Recipe

Those who have tried this activity can you tell those who want to know how long it takes Soap to set
It would be greatly appreciated
Thank you
Susan 12th Oct 2019 Activity Director

Cruise Ship Theme Day

Good Idea Brenda
Susan 12th Oct 2019 Activity Director

Forum

Thanks for the suggestion
Susan 12th Oct 2019 Activity Director

Forum

Good thoughts Caitlin
Help