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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


3491 Comment

Susan 3rd Jan 2023 Activity Director

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Hi Bobbie
Congratulations
I am not taking the course, but if you have any questions, I am sure people on this site could help
This is a great career and good luck to you
Susan 2nd Jan 2023 Activity Director

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Hi Lizzie
Thank you for sharing this with us
Hopefully 2023 will be a great year
It seems to me that you are a great activity leader keep up the good work
Susan 29th Dec 2022 Activity Director

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Hi Marlene

Thank you for your kind words. I agree that everyone who is part of the golden cares community rocks
Susan 28th Dec 2022 Activity Director

Armchair Travel to Japan

Hi Kim
Great idea
So glad you are enjoying this site so am i
Susan 26th Dec 2022 Activity Director

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Hi Jean
That is a great idea
You usually can buy small plastic waste baskets at a dollar
Susan 21st Dec 2022 Activity Director

Hangman & Variations

Hi Robyn
Sounds like a great idea
It could be you to father games as well Thank you
Susan 20th Dec 2022 Activity Director

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Hi Jen
I’ve always bought supplies at Dollar tree or similar stores
I always look for sale items
I buy a lot of things at Oriental Trading because they always have items on sale
I don’t know if you have read any of these articles, but they may help you
https://www.goldencarers.com/search/?search=Drumming+
Susan 19th Dec 2022 Activity Director

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Hi Marady
Can you help Jan out?
I’d like purchasing things at dollar tree or another dollar type store
Also, Oriental Trading has some good buys
Susan 19th Dec 2022 Activity Director

How to Make Sensory Blankets for Dementia Care

Hi, M
That was so nice of you
Thank you
Susan 19th Dec 2022 Activity Director

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Hi Anna
Thank you for your kind words
I agree that this site is an invaluable tool
Help