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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 26th Aug 2023 Activity Director

Bird Seed Wreath

Hi Fiona
I am not sure, but it looks as if you say small packet of gelatin
Susan 25th Aug 2023 Activity Director

Forum

Hi mile stone
I have never done any Wizard of Oz crafts, but here are some ideas you could adapt to your needs
https://www.youresocreative.com/free-wizard-of-oz-crafts-for-kids/
You could make red shoe. Table, decorations for your wizard of oz party
https://www.goldencarers.com/halloween-witches-shoes/3852/
You could adapt any of these ideas for the Wizard of Oz party?
https://www.goldencarers.com/party-themes-for-dementia-care/4829/
Susan 25th Aug 2023 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Tonya
Try some of these activities
Make sure to read the comments also
https://www.goldencarers.com/20-activities-for-the-visually-impaired/4205/
Susan 23rd Aug 2023 Activity Director

How to Make Sensory Blankets for Dementia Care

Hi Helen
I am sure there are members from Maryland
What a nice offer you made
Susan 23rd Aug 2023 Activity Director

10 Creative Ways to Showcase Your Activity Photos

Hi Susan
Thank you for sharing this idea
I am sure it is a lot of work
You must be doing a great job
Susan 23rd Aug 2023 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Linda
Perhaps it’s one of these pictures
https://www.goldencarers.com/spot-the-difference/
Susan 23rd Aug 2023 Activity Director

Forum

Hi Diane
Thank you for sharing this lovely post
I am so glad that the staff is getting involved
Susan 22nd Aug 2023 Activity Director

5 Engaging Read-Aloud Activities for Seniors

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.
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