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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 4th Jul 2019 Activity Director

Laughing Together - Five Activities to Get Residents Smiling

What a good idea Gina
Susan 4th Jul 2019 Activity Director

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Hi all
This article on goal then Carers may help all of you with your exercise program
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-run-group-exercise-sessions-for-the-elderly/5182/
Susan 4th Jul 2019 Activity Director

Newsletter Template 1

There are some good ideas here here are some other suggestions
https://www.goldencarers.com/comments/17096/
Susan 2nd Jul 2019 Activity Director

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Very good idea Teresa
Let us know what works for you Tina
Thanks
Susan 2nd Jul 2019 Activity Director

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You could then print the appropriate words and print the cue cards And paste the words on the cards
https://www.goldencarers.com/cue-cards-for-dementia-care/4744/
Susan 2nd Jul 2019 Activity Director

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What language are you looking for
You could probably do a Google search
Susan 1st Jul 2019 Activity Director

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Good thoughts Teresa thank you
Susan 1st Jul 2019 Activity Director

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Thank you Teresa you have been a big help good ideas
Susan 1st Jul 2019 Activity Director

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Good ideas Teresa
I especially like the Velcro darts
Susan 1st Jul 2019 Activity Director

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Good ideas Teresa
Help