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Tissue Paper Stained Glass Windows
Colourful decorations to brighten residents' own rooms.
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Chocolate Themed Afternoon
One day a week we have a themed afternoon in the Nursing Home. One session that was very successful was an afternoon based around Chocolate - who doesn't love chocolate!
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Music Bingo
I couldn't find a music bingo for seniors so I made one myself! My residents really love music activities and we do "Name that Tune" a lot. From those songs, I chose popular songs that my residents really enjoyed, sang along to, or had memories of.
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Wedding Week
We held a vow renewal week for a couple. The couple was thrilled. Everyone had a great time.
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Cooking for Italian Day - Cannoli Dip
Easy-peasy cannoli dip recipe that is absolutely delicious!
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Festive Placemats
Using Christmas colouring templates (or templates from another occasion), colour, collage, decorate as you wish. Laminate and Use to decorate trays, or tables during mealtimes.
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The Great Zombie Hunt
I used this activity for Halloween. But it could easily be adapted for Easter Egg Hunts; Leprechaun Hunts etc.
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Match the Brand Name to it's Logo
Clients are given a paper with pictures of logos with it's name on the opposite side. Clients should match the logo to it's name.
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Left - Right Melbourne Cup Pass the Parcel Game
Here is a fun activity to celebrate the Melbourne Cup - a Left / Right Pass the Parcel Game!
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Quirky Quiz
There are a number of Quirky Quizzes attached. Some of the residents groan when the answers are given but they are a lot of fun!
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Physical Activity Tic-Tac-Toe
Hi all, I'd love to share this physical activity I have created and use on a regular basis: seated O's & X's. (Also known as Naughts & Crosses, Tic-Tac-Toe or 3-in-a-row).
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Spring Floral Harvest Wands or Witches Brooms
This is a great multisensory activity that you can involve everyone in - with touch and smell and visually beautiful arrangements.
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Rainbow Guided Meditation
Before beginning, I do a short talk about the many benefits of meditation, (improved memory, better sleep, less anxiousness etc) to reinforce their willingness to attend. Keep to a slow pace, watch the tone of your voice, keep it happy and light and give your group time to absorb each sentence you say. Enjoy.
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10 Tips for Ageing Better
1 October is International Day of Older Person’s so I have put together some slides with 10 tips to ageing better which I go through with my group and it encourages conversation! I always end with a quote or thought for the day and this one is from Winnie the Pooh!
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Indoor croquet
We tried this out yesterday at our Memory Club and is was great fun!
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Cruise Ship Theme Day
Welcome residents and issue them with their boarding tickets. Hand out garlands and hats. Invite them to have their photo taken! Have afternoon tea, enjoy an around the world quiz and play deck games.
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Cooking Magic Scones
This is really good fun and we were all amazed, it really is magic! Just 3 ingredients.
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Ball in the Bucket
There are many games where a tennis ball is thrown. To keep from having someone run the ball down, I attach a long length of elastic to the ball, tie it VERY tightly around the middle and add 2-3 knots.
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Twister with a twist
I work in a 32 bed memory support unit. The residents all have cognitive impairment but most love this game. This is a great game for people of all abilities.
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The Price is Right - Australian Version
Using Coles Mini Shops (Australia) from Coles we have created our very own version of the price is right!
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September Birthdays
Every week I put together a Powerpoint of birthdays. These September birthdays are this week (week beg 16 Sept). I give them clues and the initials and before reveal the famous birthday, let them guess!
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Wheel of Fortune or Hangman with Dice
To make word guessing easier for dementia residents, I assign a number to each blank letter in the answer using numbers 1-6. The player rolls a die and I fill in all the blanks with that number.
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Kokedamas
This activity is great for people to do a hands-on garden project that does not take a lot of time.
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Who's Who in the Photo
I wanted to share an activity that I did this morning with my dementia residents. I developed about 60 pictures that I have taken over the last 2 months. We all sat in a circle and I handed them a photo and they tried to recognize themselves or a person in the group.
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Baking Bingo
Baking themed picture bingo game. When a resident calls bingo I ask them what their favorite thing to bake is (or favorite baked treat to eat) before I give them a prize. Great way to reminisce while playing a game. Enjoy!
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Bird Bingo
Bird themed picture bingo game. We have a bird-watching club and I thought this was a good addition to incorporate into our bird-related activities. When a resident calls "bingo!" I ask them to read the birds that make up their bingo out loud, then ask what bird is their favorite before giving out their prize. Enjoy!
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Dog Bingo
Dog themed picture bingo game. Great for the residents that are dog lovers! I like to plan it when I know we have therapy dogs visiting as our next activity. So when we finish and real dogs show up, they love it! Enjoy!
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Marble Sun Catchers
Beautiful sun catchers made with marbles! Mine has been hanging in the Georgia sun for over a year and the glue has not melted.
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My Life Timeline
This activity is excellent for reminiscing and it is suitable for residents with Dementia and Alzheimer's where the long term memory is preserved. It is most suitable for one-to-one sessions but it can be done as a group activity as well if the residents can fill the document by themselves or if you have support from volunteers.
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Winter Time Guided Meditation
Allow yourself to feel as comfortable as possible for a really wonderful relaxation is about to begin. Relaxing is our intent today. Just a small time relaxing can be very beneficial. This is the time you gift yourself for just caring about your inner wellness which glows from within.
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3 Minute fudge
Residents love to reminisce about their days baking for their families and I've found a lot used to make fudge and love this simple recipe! They request we make it every couple weeks.
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Dear Teacher Poem
Two beautiful poems for school days reminiscing. One from the point of view of a parent sending her son off to school for the first time; the other from the point of view of his teacher.
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Bean Auction
Each resident gets a bag of 40 beans to bid on the items they want. The items up for bid can come from the dollar store, or staff can donate items. Our residents love this activity!
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Paper Moon Rockets Game
We have celebrated this wonderful event by making paper darts or planes to represent moon rockets as attached and launching each residents’ dart in turn at a symbol on the floor, a few feet away, to represent the moon.
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Guess My Career
I've provided a list of (basic) careers. Without saying the career, describe the role to residents and have them guess who you are!
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American Summer Quiz
All About Summer in America Quiz!
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5 Things We Can Learn From Dementia Villages
For those caring for seniors with dementia, successful interventions are centered on reminiscence and the person. What happens when we give the person the chance to explore an environment that feels familiar to them? Dementia villages are aiming to do just that.
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Minute to Win it
Every year we have members of a local grade 6 class come and participate in activities with our seniors at our day program. We decided to do an interactive minute to win it games with the kids and the clients. This program was a hit!!
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Have You Ever Game
A great game to get to know you residents, and see what you have in common! Similar to penny ante... see what other questions you can come up with!
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Remembering Shirley Temple
The residents loved the remembering Judy Garland powerpoint presentation and asked if there was one on Shirley Temple. I made one and thought I would submit it as these create great discussion and reminiscing.
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Numbers, Numbers and More Numbers
A fun numbers quiz for seniors! I have always had great success with numbers in my experiences.
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The Envelope Game
What I personally love about this game, is that everyone knows about money, they love looking at it and counting it!
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Reading Books Made from Newspaper Clippings
Choose positive, pleasant, interesting articles. Residents that have dementia or limited reading skills will enjoy reading them.
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Build a Word Tree - Word Association
This is an Activity that has been very popular with all my Clients. It is a simple but very effective Word Association game, I call, Build a Word Tree!
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Seaside photography
We took a small group of residents living with Dementia to the seaside and gave them disposable cameras and asked them to take pictures of things that make the seaside special. We got them developed and we often look at them and discuss the day out.
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Limericks
I have recently joined Golden Carers and wanted to start by giving something back. Here are some limericks that I wrote this morning, I hope that they might be of use to some. Thank you for all your great ideas and inspiration.
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D Day Invasion Quiz
To commemorate the anniversary of the historic attack on German-occupied Europe.
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Remembering Judy Garland
I have put together a Powerpoint of slides about Judy Garland which I am going to show my group next week. It has a bit about her life, some interesting facts and one of her quotes.
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Client - Eco Map
When we have a new Client attend our Day Respite Centre I use the Eco Map idea as a great way to gather useful information specific to the Client. This activity is very useful for our Clients living with Dementia or have STML.
Word Games Reminiscing One-on-One 1279 488 Comments Member Activity
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Summer Fun Words Word Search
Here is a word Search using summertime words!
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D-Day Presentation
It was D-Day on 6 June 1944 - I have put a presentation together and included some 'human' stories - as it happened 75 years ago. I have included some slides that look at how times have changed - shopping, how we communicate etc.
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Wear The Hat Tell The Story
Collect several types of head-dress: straw boater, police helmet, crown, sailor/pirate etc.
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Initials Whiteboard Quiz
Write up acronyms on the board and ask whether residents know what they stand for. To give this a humorous twist, help and encourage residents to make up other things the initial letters can stand for, such as: MYOB - Mary Yells Out "Bingo"!
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Guess the Catchphrase
This is on Powerpoint slides and I am going to do it as a 'shout out the answer' activity with my group. It is catchphrases from famous UK comedians, actors, gameshows etc. from 'yesteryear'.
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Film Quiz - Powerpoint
I have put together a Powerpoint Film Quiz. I ask people to shout out the answer before I display it.
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Autumn Guided Meditation
This meditation about Autumn and "change" assists the elderly to cope with the changes that are inevitable.
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Talk for Cultral Diversity Day
When looking for something to talk about for Cultural Diversity day I came upon Ann Morgan. It inspired me to look at different customs and rituals from around the world and give a talk to my residents about it.
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Quirky Quiz - Powerpoint
This is a Powerpoint Quiz and the answers are not always straightforward - they have a twist to them!<
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Chair Exercises
They love the exercises and can't wait for me to get there. I highly recommend this for any of your seniors that are able to move in a chair.
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Unscramble the Words - Dance Styles
Unscramble the following dance styles!
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Scrambled Springtime
Scrambled Springtime is a puzzle which could be used individually or within group settings.
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Poem - The Clock on the Wall
I came across this lovely poem which is about missing someone and how time passes. I asked one of my volunteers to read out to the group.
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May Day Quiz - Powerpoint
I put together a Powerpoint quiz with all answers beginning with the letter "M". I do it as a "shout out" quiz, rather than writing answers down, but up to you how you play the quiz!
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Famous Faces Quiz
Choose 10 famous faces from the past (40's 50's 60's) from the following genres and let residents have fun guessing who's who and reminisce the old days!
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What Am I Quiz #3
A fun quiz for seniors that leads to discussion and reminiscing!
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National Tea Day
Did you know in the UK on 21 April it is National Tea Day? I am doing a session next week with my group and have put together a couple of poems about tea and also a Thought for the Day!
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Gelli Plate Prints
Prints can be used to cover bulletin boards in rooms or cut to make greeting cards.
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ANZAC Day Picture Bingo
Play as normal bingo, except that you shuffle the picture cards and turn over to call out.
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21 Questions - Famous People
I heard this on the radio recently and thought I would adapt it for my group. You are the quiz master and you tell the group that they have to guess the name of the famous person you have written on your card.
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Turntable Record Playing
We have a portable turntable and lots of records from back in the day, so I got a group of residents together for the afternoon. I gave them the choice of what they wanted to listen to but also chose a few to see if they could guess who was singing or what the song was called.
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Pie Taquitos
Our people loved them, they had fun making them! A bit messy but worth it! So simple.
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Colour by Dice Game
This Roll the Dice Draw and Colour Activity pairs art with numbers to create a fun and creative game that everybody will love.
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Two of a kind massage
We learned this brief activity from the exercises of our wonderful drama therapist Danielle.
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Homemade Sugar Scrub
DIY Sugar Scrub! Naturally removes dead skin and leaves skin soft and glowing.
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AFL Footy Tripping 2019
Footy Tipping for 2019 AFL includes scoring sheet.
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Famous Irish People
I have put together a list of famous Irish people - there are alot more than on my list, but it hopefully will be a good conversation starter!
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What is Ireland Famous For?
I found some information about what people think Ireland is famous for (with some added interesting facts!) Hopefully a good conversation starter!
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Guess the Word Whiteboard Game
Guess the words as they are uncovered, letter by letter.
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St Patricks Day Bunting
Create socialisation and simulate conversation, maybe even an Irish joke or two!
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Scarves on Handles - Exercise Activity
We're always looking for exercise ideas that are not too strenuous. We had some light, pretty scarves that I attached to cut-down flyswats! By leaving a small circle of swat mesh, I zigzagged the scarves to the flyswat.
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Movie Star Bingo
I have used this game around the Oscars / Acadamey Awards time. It includes 12 playing cards with movies star headshots and call card pictures. This really gets the residents involved and talking
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Song Lyrics from Around the World
This is a list of songs and their words that I have collaborated from google of many songs from around the world...there are some that I have missed and would be interested to know what others you would include. Enjoy!
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What goes in here?
Quizzes are Great. But not everyone knows the answers. Suggest a well-known recipe and go around the circle and get the clients to share a thought.
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Aurora Borealis Experience
I bought an Aurora Northern Lights Projector and blacked out the windows with cardboard and turned the main light off. A brilliant sensory experience
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Welsh Quiz and Sing-a-long
I have put together few easy(ish) questions about Wales! Also, we have a sing-along at the end of our sessions, so have put Tom Jones, Delilah lyrics on Powerpoint Enjoy!
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Flower Bingo
A 'Flower' themed bingo game!
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Travel Bingo
A 'Travel' themed bingo game!
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Saint Patrick's Day Bingo
A St. Patrick's Day themed bingo!
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Sightseeing Bingo
A 'Sightseeing' themed bingo!
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Hollywood Stars Bingo
A beautiful Hollywood Stars themed bingo!
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Under the Sea Bingo
An 'Under the Sea' themed bingo!
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Something Someone Somewhere
An activity for creating conversation and also reminiscing. Can be done 1-2-1 or in a group.
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Journeys of my Life
I printed off the attached foot template and passed around the group. I asked them write down any countries they had visited in their life/or worked there...
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Lucky Dog Card Game
I’ve been playing this game for many years. Residents can relate to cards as a lifeskill which makes it more enjoyable.
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Oh Soldier Soldier Song Reenactment
Print out the words to 'Oh soldier won't you marry me'. Put out clothing according to the song, coat, boots hat, gloves and the volunteer puts these on as the song is sung.
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Train Your Brain Tangram Puzzle
Work on Visual-Spatial, Short Term Memory, and Communication
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Finish the Nursery Rhymes
Sing the next line of these nursery rhymes!
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Finish the well-known Proverbs
Finish well-known proverbs in this activity!
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Creative art with fruit
This activity was fun and social and it also encouraged talking about healthy foods.
Happy Hour 924 98Member Activity
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Sequence Card Game
Another fun card game to play with your residents!
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Pass the Haggis
Play some Scottish music and pass the Haggis around the room as in Pass the parcel. When the music stops ask a question from the Scottish/ Burns night quiz.
Robert Burns Day 637 1002 Comments Member Activity
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Story Writing Game
A funny story writing game that involves creating a story as a team. Each player adds the next line of the story.
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7's Card Game from Quebec
I am attaching the directions to a great card game that I have used for years, It is great!! It works well at ADH programs and for Assisted living homes.
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Newspaper Clippings Elvis Presley
Fun reads to celebrate Elvis Presley's Birthday Great to read with residents or project onto a big screen.
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Valentine Bingo
A Valentine's Day Themed Bingo to enjoy!
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World Braille Day
The NZ Blind Foundation are having a fun festive competition so we’ll be getting our dots on to celebrate World Braille Day.
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Games We Played as Kids Quiz
A quiz about the games your clients or residents used to play and the toys they used. Play as a group, in teams, or to inspire reminiscence.
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Waitangi Day Craft Activity
Make a Korowai (feather cloak) with paper feathers! Korowai are taonga (treasures) that are often worn on special occasions.
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Sweetheart Tree
We gathered pictures of residents with their sweetheart. Some were recent pictures, some were wedding pictures from long ago. Some were with their pet!
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Pick a Box
You need a whiteboard, with 2 lines drawn horizontally and 2 lines drawn vertically, like you are playing tic tac toe. Above each box, write a category, i.e. Geography, History, Sport, The Human Body, Animals, General Knowledge, Food and Drink, Art and Nature etc.
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Christmas Jeopardy Questions
Christmas Jeopardy questions and categories. Fun twist: Instead of having trivia for Christmas music, play an instrumental version of the song and have the residents guess the name of it for points!
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Christmas Lights Tour
We took our Hospital and Lodge residents on a Christmas light tour. With lollies on board as an extra treat they thoroughly enjoyed the evening, and plans are in place to do it again next year.
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Diners Club
Once a month we have a special lunch where the Recreation Therapist prepares from scratch complete meals and serves them to a group of specially invited Residents
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Pick Your Topic
Have an empty jar or container to put your questions in for your residents to "pull out".
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Unscramble Words - Holiday Theme
Try and unscramble the following holiday themed words. First letter provided!
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Poems for Armistice Day
Here are some poems to share on Armistice Day.
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What Am I Quiz #2
A fun quiz for seniors that leads to discussion and reminiscing!
Quiz Reminiscing Who Am I 5510 1164 Comments Member Activity
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What Am I Quiz #1
A fun quiz for seniors that leads to discussion and reminiscing!
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Secret Word Game - Bonfire Night
Secret Word Game - for Bonfire Night
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Real Estate Guess the Asking Price Game
Here is a fun game that will generate discussion and reminiscence! Get hold of some property brochures from your local real estate agent and hide the asking price. Show brochures to residents and discuss things like the number of bedrooms, garden etc. Ask them to guess the asking price!
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Thought for the Day
I prepare Thought for the Day cards. I find nice, inspirational quotes (Pinterest is good source) and print off on individual cards and give out at the end of sessions. I have put my template here for you to use.
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Adopt a Friend
We have invited the local schools and playgroups to visit the care home as often as they want to make friends with our residents. Bringing the young and the old together brings so much energy, enthusiasm, memories, laughter and smiles to both children and residents.
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Christmas Bingo
Christmas themed picture bingo! Calling cards start on page 17.
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Dance Hall Days Reminiscing
Dance Hall Days I did a reminisce session about the old dance hall days from the 1940's to 1960's in the UK and put together some questions.
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Halloween Bingo
A Halloween themed bingo to enjoy!
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Thanksgiving Bingo
A Thanksgiving themed bingo to enjoy!
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Broom and Pumpkin Race
The idea of the game is to be the first to sweep a small pumpkin or paper mache pumpkin over the finish line use small sweeping movements.
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Summer Anagram
Try and unscramble the following summer themed words. First letter provided!
Quiz Anagrams Word Games Riddles Summer (Southern Hemisphere) Summer (Northern Hemisphere) 2933 1274 Comments Member Activity
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Autumn Alphabet Challenge
Objectives: Recall, decision making. Can be done individually or as a group.
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What is a Grandparent?
These quotes were taken from a class of 8-year-olds when they were asked "What is a Grandparent?" The answers are priceless!
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Color Go Fish
Get hold of some individual card size paint swatches from a paint store. Play as you would play the game Go Fish.
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School Day Poems
I am putting together a session to share memories about School Days and found a couple of poems I will ask some of my members to read out. Hope it is of help to others!
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Halloween Songs to Other Songs
As promised here is a book I did many years ago from sourcing songs for Halloween Carols
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Red Hat ladies
I have found a booklet I put together of Red Hat songs and Christmas Carols...feel free to use, I gleaned these from the internet many years ago.
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Coffee & Conversation
Many residents have told me they like talking about the past, but also like to keep up with whats happening now.'
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Poems for September
I am always looking for poems every week/month and thought I would share the ones I have coming up for September!
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Egg Carton Bingo
Egg Bingo is made with egg cartons and table tennis balls. I borrowed the idea from a kids website and modified it. It worked so well that our clients commented how clever the idea was!
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Give Back Bingo
At least twice a month we play bingo for prizes that will give back to the community. I provide a list of items needed and instead of the elders getting a prize for playing/winning we give it away to a community group.
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Risk Assessment Form for Activities
Risk Assessment form for There seem to be plenty of risk assessments for external activities and bus outings but I couldn't source one for internally run activities so have formulated a Base template for internal activities risk assessments.activities
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Noodle Ball
Noodle Ball Residents sit in a large circle and try to keep the ball in the air with the help of staff. Great for a range of motion: arms, legs, ankles, wrists and stretches back.
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Arm Chair Travel with YouTube
Something that has worked really well in my home is a program I refer to as arm chair travel. So many of the residents here have traveled around in younger years, and are now not able to do so.
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Pop Goes The Balloon
This is great for a large group and works well for individuals in chairs. Write simple tasks on small pieces of paper and insert them into balloons.
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Sip and Paint
I provided clip art on canvas, paint and color pencils. They residents picked which picture they wanted. We had sparkling juice, cheese, grapes and crackers. If your facility allows you can use wine!
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Nearly New Boutique
We set up a lounge with rails and displayed items as a shop would. We had a dressmaking form with full outfit outside to attract attention and some nice mirrors. We invited residents to come and help themselves - no charge for anything.
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Around the World Cruise
One day each week we choose a country and we talk about the chosen country and if anyone has visited there. We also have arts and crafts and make something related to the country.
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The Magic Table: An Interactive Game
The magic table , an interactive game called Tovertafel
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Nine Letter Word Puzzles
I'm about to start a new job as an activity coordinator and one of my ladies loves the nine letter word puzzles in the newspaper so I thought I'd make her some.
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Sort the Colours
I saved various coloured milk bottle tops until I had enough to use for this activity. Its great for visually impaired and dementia clients. The clients gain a sense of self esteem and satisfaction plus it helps with fine motor skills.
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Whiteboard Word Quiz
We choose a letter of the alphabet and use that letter to try and get as many words as we can. We use different amounts of numbers each time eg 4 letter words starting B another time it might be 5 letter words starting with C.
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Whiteboard Word Game
I do a word game on the whiteboard that the residents find challenging but fun.
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Dancing Styles Quiz
A quiz about dances from around the world!
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Modified Beer Pong
This is a party game I have tried and my residents have asked for it frequently on the programs calendar. It promotes hand-eye coordination, physical movement, cognitive functioning through concentration, and social inclusion.
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Sweetheart Tree
This is an activity which involves first crafting a tree. I brought in the tree and had my residents sit around the table, while I read out a question at the front of each card to the group. When a resident answered, I would write the answers on the backs of the cards.
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True or False Lollipops
Each participant has two "lollipops", one with the word TRUE and the other with the word FALSE. Ask True or False questions and ask them to hold the lollipop with their chosen answer.
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How Many Jelly Beans
Provide a jar of jelly beans and for a dollar a guess, participants are to guess how many jelly beans within the jar.
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Market Day
Provide a store once a month selling various items such as chocolate, potato chips, soft drinks etc.
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I Spy
We play this game as we travel on outings. Our clients enjoy this activity. Have fun and be as silly as you like!
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Comedy Night
I decided that since Laughter is the best medicine, I would hold a comedy night. The residents laughed so hard. They can't wait until we do it again.
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World Chocolate Day Menu
We are going to indulge in a chocolate-themed meal for residents and families.Starter is salmon in white chocolate sauce, main is cocoa rubbed baby rack of ribs and for dessert Chocolate fudge cake.
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Which Transport is Faster
We had 4 tables named Trains, Boats, Planes and Cars.
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Dollar Tree Auction
We go to dollar tree or find things around our facility we don't use and auction the items off!
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Elderflower Cordial
I love to prepare seasonal recipes with our residents, and to prepare a cordial using fragrant elderflowers enables residents with varying skills to assist in this relatively easy task; it also provides a sense of the time of year, a reminiscence opportunity, and a social occasion - the big taste test!
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Intergenerational Activities: Making the most of our local community
A year ago we had a visit from a childcare provider who was looking to do some intergenerational activities.
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Air Drying Clay: Flower Pot Project
Our residents enjoyed this activity and were pleased with their project.
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Phrases in other Languages
Try downloading or printing a list of the most basic phrases in other languages, such as French, Italian, Spanish, or a language in some of your resident's first language. You will find that some of the residents are conversant in more languages than English!
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The amazing human body true or false
Wow your residents with these fun facts about the amazing human body they, and we live in.
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Karaoke Happy Hour
I put a karaoke video on a big tv screen and gave some of the residents microphones. They sang songs that they knew. Some just watched and enjoy the activity.
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National Reconciliation Week (Australia)
I have made a timeline of some of the events that have happened, which we can reflect with on the reconciliation journey
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Springtime and History Quiz
This is a Quiz with the Questions on a piece of paper with images to illustrate each question.
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Royal wedding theme morning
To celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle I have made a quick "Right Royal" quiz to have at our morning tea.
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USA State Flag Quiz
Print and Enjoy!
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Trivia and Games for International Nurses Day
To celebrate International Nurses day we had a morning tea and invited staff to tell their own stories. I also made a jigsaw puzzle from the attached skeleton. The other activity I did with them was to give each group the skeleton image with the names of the bones and had them draw a line to what bone they thought was correct.
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Royal Quiz
Our members love picture quizzes so there's plenty of images in here!
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Groups Quiz - People, Animals, Things
The following activity is a flow on from the quizzes that regularly appear in Golden Carers. I used this recently at a monthly residents' birthday party which encompasses many stages of dementia.
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Cress Heads
Get some cups and stretch clean end of tights over them. Sprinkle with cress seeds and fill up with earth.
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Bird Types Matching Game
A matching game with trivia to stimulate conversation and cognitive functioning!
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Rhythm Activity with Percussion Instruments
To work fine psychomotricity (hands and fingers) and strengthen memory, rhythms are learned. With the help of wooden percussion instruments, from different countries such as Cuba, Venezuela, Spain - accompany popular Latin music.
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ANZAC Day - Two Up Dice Game
I made this game for the residents that could not play the traditional Two Up game. It is played with Dice rather than coins.
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Documentaries
My residents love documentaries. All kinds of them, on almost any subject. You can find many on youtube for free.
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Jingle Jangle
Using the powerpoint, scroll through and get the residents to guess which product the jingle or slogan relates to. You can always adapt this to include the youtube advertisement or tune.
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Teddy Bears Visual Quiz - Guess the famous bear
We had a teddy bears picnic and held a guess the famous bear quiz!
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Spring has Sprung
This is an art and craft activity I have been doing with residents. They really enjoyed playing with colours and listening to some relaxing music from 50s.
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Closed Terrarium
Here is a fun closed terrarium experiment to enjoy with your residents!
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Resident Facilitated Historical Sessioin
Recently we gathered together residents who had attended the same school in our local community.
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Pudding Football
An easy and fun way to have an activity that incorporates movement, hand-eye coordination and makes a snack all at the same time!
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Passover: The 4 Questions
We have residents who are Jewish and those who are not who enjoy learning about this cultural and important holiday.
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Rebus Puzzles - PowerPoint Presentation
Collection of almost 300 Rebus puzzles gathered over the last few months.
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Hands on Tote Art Project
A great intergenerational activity with older children, using skills to trace, color and cut under the supervision of senior residents or staff. This activity promotes teamwork and creates a special bond between seniors and children.
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Easter Egg Treasure Hunt
Get the residents to hide Easter Eggs in their community. Then invite staff or children brought in from a local pre-school to hunt for them while residents watch or assist them to collect them in baskets to be shared later.
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Miniature Flower Pot
Why not create your own miniature garden with the Residents in your care? They can make a community garden in their common area or have individual gardens in their own room for their visitors to admire
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Miniature Ornament
Animals are often a source of love, comfort and joy for many in our community. I discovered some packs of small animals in the toy section of my local supermarket. With a little imagination a mini ornament was created.
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Miniature Cactus
This is a wonderful creative outlet for the individual in a group setting. There are many items you can create with salt dough and the challenge in this activity is to achieve the correct portions for the pot in use.
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Postcard Crossing Postcard Exchange
Instead of the traditional Pen pals why not join the Postcard initiative and send and receive some postcards from around the world.
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Alphabet Game
Our Alzheimer's residents really love being able to remember words. It makes them feel proud that they have not forgotten everything yet!
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Competitive Tabletop Badminton Balloon Bowling (it makes sense, I promise)
The object of the game is for each team to try and knock the opposite team's pins down by hitting the balloon at them with their rackets.
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Cut & Paste Poems (World Poetry Day)
A fun and interesting activity you can do for World Poetry Day.
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Race Around Australian Trivia game
The object of the game is for each team to roll one dice and starting in Tasmania, work their way around Australia answering the quiz cards as they go.
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Chinese Fortune Sticks - Craft
People of the Chinese culture have been consulting fortune tellers, alchemists and soothsayers, since time immemorial. This is one of the Craft Activities I am doing with my residents to celebrate Chinese new year.
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Chinese Zodiac Napkin Holders
Napkin holders with the animals of the Chinese Zodiac.
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Coffee Club
We do a coffee club in the morning with brewed coffee and often home-baked biscuits. We have a look through the papers and discuss the headlines and do the crossword.
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Cover the Number - Dice Game
Here is an easy, fun dice game to play with residents - template provided.
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Personalized Flowers
Everyday residents are welcomed with their personalized flower and name.
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Aussie Bingo
This Bingo game I made for the Australia day celebrations. It is a picture Bingo of Aussie landmarks and icons.
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Surburban Names and Aboriginal meanings
This is an activity that I play on Australia Day or for NAIDOC week.
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What State is That Town From?
As part of Australia Day celebrations I made up this game. On a whiteboard I wrote up all of Australia's States and Territories (or you could draw a map).
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Birthday / Family Discs
I saw this idea in a magazine, so I can't take the credit, and I thought this would be lovely for the residents.
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Choose Your Own Adventure Books
One of my colleagues had the great idea to try "Choose Your Own Adventure Books" with the residents. I tried it one afternoon and they loved it!
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Catchphrase
This has gone down really well with our patients and it encourages them to communicate, think and reminisce.
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Cooling Down
Cut seedless watermelon into bite-size pieces during the hot days and give out to residents.
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Death By Chocolate a Murder Mystery
I would highly recommend holding a Murder Mystery! It's scripted, so make sure to buddy-up people with poor vision/hearing with someone able to see/hear.
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Volunteer Appreciation Night
I hold this in December every year. We give our volunteers a mulled wine reception and a free raffle where everyone gets something nice.
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Snowball Garland
Make a snowball garland with embroidery thread and cotton balls.
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Golcce - Low-impact Golf and Bocce Hybrid
My guys in my Men's Group LOVE Golcce! Especially those who have always loved to play golf but can no longer do so because of physical limitations.
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Adapted Dreidel Game
Hanukkah is a fun, exciting, family-oriented, Jewish holiday celebrated in December. There are many traditions associated with this holiday. One of them is playing dreidel which is a special top spinning game.
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The Story of Hanukkah
Hanukkah holiday honors the struggle of the Jewish people to restore the Temple of Jerusalem.
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Two More Thanksgiving Songs
Here are two more songs for a Sound of Music themed Thanksgiving celebration!
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Penny Toss
Draw circles all over a bulletin board paper. Put 1 prize in the center of each circle.
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Balloons and Bubbles
This suits all levels of dementia and ability. One lady can only smile. And she grinned from ear to ear when a balloon came her way.
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Christmas Rephrase It
This is a fun game that some may find very challenging, but others may find humorous!
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All Occasions Bag
This idea was given as a valentines bag, could be used for any occasion.
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Christmas Bulb Dice Game
A simple, Christmas Game for small groups.
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Makin' Turkey (Thanksgiving song)
Makin' Turkey (Thanksgiving song)- Final edit
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Active Monopoly
Active Monopoly is almost the same as normal Monopoly (the same rules apply), except that instead of a board and counters/pieces you use the floor and the players walk around the 'board'.
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Beatitudes for Friends of the Aged
Blessed are they who understand
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Weddings Word Search
A Word Search with a Wedding Theme - Created using the Golden Carers DIY Word Search Program :)
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Find Your Family Crest / Tartan
Help your clients use technology to find out the meaning of their surname by using the internet.
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Sports Afternoon
We decided to try a very gentle afternoon of sports. We had 10 playing, it took an hour and we had great fun. Will definitely repeat.
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Thanksgiving Song
Here is another fun songwriting activity you can do with your groups for Thanksgiving. My Thanksgiving Foods (to tune of "My Favorite Things")
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Remembrance Day Poem
I would like to share a poem I wrote for Remembrance Day.
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Halloween Carols
My groups love to do songwriting activities. A favorite thing to do is rewrite lyrics to a familiar song. Here are some examples. O Pumpkin Pie (to the tune of O Christmas Tree)...
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Deal or No Deal
I have found this to be one of our favorite things to do! The fun of it is, that the prizes are not expensive and some of the prizes are "booby prizes" and they really get a kick out of that.
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Chair Soccer
Sit residents in a chair in a circle and ask the residents to kick the ball to each other without going out of the circle. 20 residents can play this game!
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Rhythm game - Name That Tune
Pass out rhythm instruments. Leader has a drum and leads group with game. The game is a variation of "Name that Tune" using rhythms only.
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Teaching Songwriting Ingredients
Hi! I thought I’d share a fun musical activity to use with songwriting.
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Halloween Ten Pin Bowling
This is both an art activity and a games activity. For an afternoon of fun, turn the game into a team tournament - winners get a treat losers get a trick.
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Diversional Therapy Information Sheet
When a Resident transfers to another facility for any such reason, it is, I'm sure, very helpful to the next DT/Activities person, to know a little about the 'new' Resident immediately on transfer/arrival.
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Residents’ Rights Bingo
A Residents’ Rights themed Bingo!
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How to Write a Biopoem
A bio poem is a poem that is written to describe a person. Here is a template you could use to write one.
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Double O Word Game
Boo! It's Halloween! A great activity that I've done with my group before is called "The Double O Game". We try to list as many words as we can that have a double O in them.
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World Animal Day Church Service
We have a regular Anglican service and last year our therapy dog was invited to the church service for world animal day. The Minister spoke about the role of animals and the therapy dogs owner spoke about the role of the dog in her life and in that of the home.
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Kitten Therapy
Approach a cat rescue centre and ask if they would be willing to bring in some kittens. Residents who often wander will remain seated for extended periods of time watching the kittens.
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Shortbread Biscuits
This is a really simple baking recipe, which is good for all residents. Your residents can use their hands to mix the ingredients into a bread-crumb consistency, before pulling it all together in a dough.
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Puppetry for the Elderly
Joyous interaction with self and others is vital to health. I do not believe that puppetry is too childish for the aged.
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Labor Day Music Program
Host a sing along or music discussion using songs that relate to one's occupation.
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Games Around The Room
Place several different board games and other table top games around tables in a room. Activities could include Jenga, Snakes and Ladders, Guess Who, Cards, Ludo, Dominoes.
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Intergeneration Activities
It is important that senior members of the community feel linked with the rest of society.
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Guess the Celebrity Ages
We decided to create a guessing game for our residents and adapted it so that it could be used with a wide range of abilities. It was a really fun and easy to make activity, you can add celebrities that are well known in your area!
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Sundownder Music
Between 5pm and 6 pm in the Dementia-Specific House, Residents are agitated and restless. To help calm them down, I get out an iPad and get onto Youtube.
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Blank Word Search Grid for Residents
Here is 10 x 10 grid that I used to help the residents make their own words searches which they can share. It is easy enough to do and makes residents feel good that they created something.
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Milkshake Trivia
Here is some interesting trivia about the history of milkshakes to enjoy!
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Chocolate Milkshake Word Search
A milkshake themed word search!
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Prize Walk
I placed numbers on the floor 1-20 in a circle (just like a cake-walk). I played music as the residents danced and walked the circle.
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Taste Test Savoury Nibbles
I bought 10 different types of savoury snacks with unusual flavours and residents guessed the flavour. We also had interesting trivia such as which countries eat the most or least crisps and easy true false questions the history of crisps pretzels etc.
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Guess the Number of Lollies in a Jar
Fill a jar with Jelly Beans or other suitable lollies, (count them as you put them in)
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Show Day Games - Guess the Weight
Fill a container of any sort that can be filled with rice, sugar, sand or any other suitable product. Ensure it is easy for residents to pick up.
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The Money or the Bag
We had a board with numbered envelopes stuck on it. (The prizes were written on a piece of paper in each envelope).
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BIG Memory Cards
I simply print off the pictures I want, together with a "Question Mark" for the reverse side, and slip them into the empty DVD covers.
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5 of Quiz
This is a list of everyday items, people, places etc and you give the title subject out and the residents have to answer.
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All Things Weddings
Ask staff and families to bring in albums, framed photographs, gowns (bridal or guest) etc. It is amazing how much you will collect!
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Guess Who?
I get the staff to bring in a young photo of themselves. The photo goes up on the notice-board for a week with entry forms. Some of the guesses are hilarious!
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Indoor putting weekly league
Golf is recognised as a good activity for promoting mental, physical and social wellbeing. Putting is a relaxing and ideal indoor activity that can be done by people with previous golfing skills and those who have never played before.
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Quicktionary
This is a game I purchased but I think it can be adapted and created by hand. The object is to be the first to shout out a word that meets all three conditions.
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Name 3 Word Game
My group loves Brain Games! Name 3 or 5 or 7... :)
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Special Morning Tea - Themed
We invite residents from another area in our complex to come and have a special morning tea with us.
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Creative Hand Fans
Our creative staff in China came up with this idea due to the hot summer days we get in Beijing. Cheap craft stores and dollar shops sometimes have these in the craft section.
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Bark Art / Feather Art
Provide templates that enhance the use of the bark material such as the Owl Template attached. Collect paperbark and encourage the Residents to peel the bark into fine, small pieces. The result is organic and realistic. A very beautiful artwork.
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NAIDOC Week Flag Decorating
Come together and decorate the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island flags for NAIDOC week.
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Giant Scrabble
Played like normal scrabble but on a larger scale. We drew a large scrabble board on the whiteboard and stuck magnets to the back of the tiles, this meant clients needed to stand up and move around while playing the game.
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Famous Faces
Download various faces of famous people, present and past. Show the residents the face and have them guess the famous face. We also have a little discussion on each person.
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Winter Campfire
Take a journey down memory lane by engaging each resident in sharing their experiences of camping or holidays they remember.
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Around the World
This is a wonderful interactive armchair travel activity for residents of all capabilities and great for one-on-ones or group sessions. Using a world globe and your ipad you can transport someone to another Country, talk about their culture, food, economy, music, lifestyle, dress, traditions, famous places, famous people, etc. It really is endless what you can discuss in these sessions.
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Suburb & Neighbourhood Picture Match
Hi all I've made this activity a few times for our residents and they enjoy it greatly. I print pictures that make up a name of a suburb or neighbourhood for example Rose Park, I print a picture of a Rose then another of a Park and place them side by side.
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Mad Hatters Tea Party
To host a mad hatters tea party is a very easy thing to do. Let your imagination run wild and be inspired by anything whimsical and enchanting and of course Alice in Wonderland. The looks on our Residents faces when they saw how amazing this was, was worth every minute spent.
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Things you dont see any more!
This discussion came out of someone saying "you don't see jumble sales anymore". This lead me to think of all the things we don't see now.
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Google Search
I've added "Google Search" to our activities calendar. I ask residents to think of something that they would like to know the answer to.
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Story time
I go around the room write down the residents first name, then ask each resident for a word. I put that word under their name then we make up a short story using their names and their words. Lots of fun and laughter!
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Restless Residents in the Night
I suggest that each staff menber has a dressing gown or pyjamas they can pop on when answering a call bell or redirecting a resident back to bed. It's a visual prompt for residents that cannot differentiate between night and day
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Favourite TV Ads
I have put together a list of TV Ads old and new using their catch phrase. I have laminated the phrase and the answer into strips and put a magnet on the back. It brought back lots of memories.
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Balloon tennis
This activity is an easy, social, gross motor game, suitable for differing levels of cognitive and physical disability. Lots of fun and laughs too. Definitely a staple gross motor favourite.
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'A' My Name Is...
The object of this game is by using the alphabet, each participant tries to think of a corresponding name (male and female), place, and thing. This game always provides everyone with a lot of laughter and the staff really gets into too!
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Look & Listen
I invited & encouraged my Residents to bring along something precious to them, to our Activity Group.
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Pin the Band-Aid on the Injury
Great alternative to Pin the Tail on the Donkey and as an activity for world nurses day. Adapt the game for those that may lose their balance easily by having them sit in front of the board before closing their eyes to place their band-aid.
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Horticulture
Since we live in a rural area, many of our residents have grown up farming and gardening. While they are with us either long term or short term, they are encouraged to continue this hobby.
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Fortune Fun
Have the residents write their own fortunes/lucky numbers on small pieces of paper. Then get them to help create the dough for the fortune cookies! These cookies can be used for dessert at dinner or as a snack. Either way, the residents will enjoy creating the cookies and sharing their words of wisdom with the rest of the community.
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Peanut Auction
This is the most popular activity that we do and our Residents absolutely love it. It's a lot of fun with lots of laughs for not much money! The residents go crazy! Oh my....they are so competitive.
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Name the Body Parts
How quickly can you name ten body parts that have 3 letters? No abbreviations or slang words!
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Would you, Could you, Have you?
Each resident picks a slip from an envelop or basket and answers the questions: would you, could you, have you? Then open the question to the room. Often this provides real insight into each residents character.
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A Poem for Nurses
I would to share a poem I wrote for International Nurses Day.
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Fishing Outing
We take our residents down to the local fishing club, they really enjoy this outing. The men get wheeled or walk down to the jetty and have a fish.
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Springtime Engagement
What makes spring unique for you? Do you like to be outside and feel the sun on your face? ffer opportunities for walking, and take time to enjoy the flowers and signs of spring.
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Mystery Brisbane Cryptic Quiz
A fun quiz for people who know the suburbs of Brisbane.
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Tea Pot planters
Inexpensive and fun craft! We will be filling them with soil and herb seeds. We love Decoupage!
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Art-Based Cognitive Therapy: Palm Sketch
Art-based Cognitive Therapy is of great benefit and may be included in a well-being program. Residents can be introduced to watercolour and acrylic painting. In this activity, residents first create a beautiful and colorful backdrop with paint and then sketch their palms after learning about the 4 major lines of the palm.
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Teddy Bears Picnic Party/Get together
A few years ago I did a teddy bears picnic. Living in England I knew it would have to be an indoor picnic! It was one of the best 'things' I have done.
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Rhyming Ball
This game is very simple. The game starts when the starting player throws the ball to another player and says a word (for example: dog)
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Poetry Mad Libs
The game Mad Libs AKA Word Blanks, is a fun game for all ages where you blank out key words in a sentence and then add in new random words without knowing the context.
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Decoupage Wooden Hangers
I purchased 24 wooden hangers and some beautiful and inexpensive paper napkins. Sanded down the hangers and decoupaged using Modge Podge. Voila!
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Items We All Lose
We had so much fun & great communication between residents as they thought they were the only one that had misplacing items. Every time a resident placed an item on the "list" others would comment that they have done the same.
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Brain Training
We often make mind maps during our brain training sessions. Anyway, we thought we would see how many daft/silly/funny/ songs we could come up with.
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Book Fruit Salad
A fun group activity for seniors! Write down famous lines from well-known books and then hand out to residents and get them to read their line. Wait for the laughs!
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Cars Quiz, Trivia and Word Search
This is for the men and ladies who like cars. Good for reminiscing! Includes a quiz, word search and interesting trivia.
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Little Leprechaun Hats
These little Leprechaun hats look great as a mass display or as table centrepieces for any Irish celebration including St Patrick’s Day on 17th March.
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Match Ups
After watching a Montessori video I decided to make my own resources. As dementia clients retain the ability to read for a long time, I use words to match with pictures.
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IRELAND Cryptic Quiz
All the following answers have the letters IRE somewhere in the word. A fun quiz for the elderly!
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The Life and Tunes of X
We gather information about a famous singer that guests will know with some interesting facts.
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Jailhouse Trivia
Nominate three residents to go to jail (make up a silly story: You are hereby arrested for the crime of talking during an activity and are being sent to jail.)
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Irish Carpet Bowls
We play bowls using a turnip for a Jack and potatoes as bowls.
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Motown Jeopardy
Utilize the supplied template for Motown artists and songs.
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Drawing from Numbers
There are many easy learn-to-draw techniques out there, however none are quite as easy as Drawing from Numbers!
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Try a New Brew
I have bought a wide variety of teas from around the world. Each resident will have a china cup, we will have a bucket for any slops and some fresh water to rinse the cups.
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Mozart's Birthday Creative Art Project
Pencil in some music script lines, a treble clef and a base clef on A3 poster paper....
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Cookie Pops
Buy Pillsbury cookie dough. Put a popsicle stick in each ball and bake. They are fun to make and fun to eat.
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Eyeglass Lens Brooch
Take old eyeglasses and remove the lenses (you can also buy them at the dollar store). Cut out a favorite picture using the lenses as templates for sizing...
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Sample Activities Calendars
Sample monthly and weekly activity calendars for activity coordinators working in nursing homes. I know from experience that when i first started at a rest home I was thrown in the deep end, and I just thought by sharing this it may help out a newbie to develop their activities program. This is a wonderful resource to help you plan ahead. Thanks to everyone who has shared their calendar.
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Mobile Pancake Parlour
Visit each resident with your trolley delivering pancakes with their favourite topping. We find everyone loves the 1:1 interaction. Assistance may be needed for some to eat the pancakes but this is easily overcome by visiting those residents last or visiting at mealtime.
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Find the link words
This is an a activity I found to be stimulating and challenging. Just find the middle word that connects the two words either side.
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Kindness Advent Calendar
Kindness Advent Calendar
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Dice Game
Here's a fun and simple dice game to try. Thanks Gaylene!
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Campfire Theme Social
Let's bring the outside inside. The responses that I have gotten from the residents have all been positive. The campfire brings back some good memories of family times, cottage life and being on a farm.
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Charades #2
I have a growing list of words & phrases that i print in large font, then laminate.I also put the 'category' on the card, to make it easier if they choose to reveal, such as 'Elvis Presley' (famous person), 'cat got your tongue' (saying), 'opening an umbrella' (action), 'hula hoop' (object).
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Giant Snakes and Ladders for any size group
Giant Snakes and Ladders for any size group. A fun activity for seniors.
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Round Robin Stories
First pick a topic, for instance, a wedding. Write down the story as you go along and lightly edit it connecting the characters so that it all comes together in the end. Print and distribute to residents who are very proud. This is a lovely activity for seniors!
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The 1940s Project
A project spread over two weeks. Start with a brainstorming session about the 1940s. Use visual stimuli, pictures and photographs.
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Read Along Books for Dementia Residents
Read Along books for dementia residents
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Getting Schools Involved
We had a group of art students paint murals for our fence in our Secure unit. This was so beautiful and a great way to get connect within the community.
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AFL Grand Final Game
We have a hand balling activity. This is a painted A frame board with a bulls-eye cut out in the middle big enough for a football to go through.
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Baby Word Search
Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid. The remaining 50 letters spell a secret message.
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Tuesday Juice Day
Make freshly squeezed juices for residents to enjoy.
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Fill out the form please
Most people have experience filling out forms and this activity is a great reminder of how to do a simple life skill. I've found this activity great for distracting those who 'want to go home', ask them to if they would mind filling out the paperwork first, sit them down, present them with a form, give them a pen, have a quick look in their care plan so you can help them with some of the info they may struggle with.
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Sporting Terms Quiz
Here is a Sporting Terms Quiz representing 25 of the sporting events at the Olympic Games. This quiz can be used as a competition and given out to individuals, or, as a group game by writing up the sporting terms column on a white board and having the residents call out the related sports.
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Magazine Collage
Great activity, calming and encouraging discussion and creativity. It really has been very therapeutic for the residents to create.
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Zumba
To coincide with the Rio Olympic theme we are following for August we got off to a blazing start with a session of 50+ Zumba.
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Concert - The Owl and the Pussycat
I thought you may be interested in an activity that we are doing at the moment. We are going to give a 4 act concert.
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Musical Masterpieces
This game is like musical chairs, but creative. It can be adapted for all fitness levels. Tell each participant to start drawing and when the music stops they give the picture to the person next to them. Continue to play music, change and draw until everyone has their original drawing back. Admire the strange masterpieces you have all created together. It makes for a lot of laughter.
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Friendship Day
I asked the residents to bring along anything they had which reminded them of a friend. It was quite amazing the effect the activity had on the residents.
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Colour Trivia - Australian Theme
Aim: To stimulate cognitive function and refresh memory through a friendly trivia game suitable for all levels.
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First Aid Fun
We had a lot of fun with this. I printed off some simple first aid techniques & some old fashioned remedies.
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Chair Yoga
Through doing a social history with one of our residents I found out her daughter was a yoga instructor and asked if she would be interested in volunteering half an hour for a yoga session with our residents.
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Cocktail Making
Depending on your group's abilities they can cut and poor the ingredients, otherwise you can have them pre-made or do as a group which I have found works very well.
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Iconic Aussie Ads
Iconic Aussie Ads
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Zeroes In Quiz
Read the group of words to figure out the item described. This is a fun group game to play with seniors in nursing homes. A great trigger for reminiscing.
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Name that Category
Rapid Fire .... Read clues...The responder can answer as quickly as possible giving the answer without needing all of the clues.
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Nursery Rhyme Quiz III
Depending on the age group, and of course personality traits, few have said they find them quite juvenile, and others love it and try to complete them... and are pleasantly surprised at , after all these years, how much they have retained!
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Reminiscence - Childhood Nursery Rhymes
Nursery Rhymes from the 1930s to Sing, Discuss & Reminisce about.
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Riddling Riddles
Some fun riddles to share to ponder over...
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Brand Names and Slogans Quiz 2
Match the Slogans of Yesteryear on the left with the Brands on the right. Suitable for people who grew up in North America. Quiz 2!
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Brand Names and Slogans Quiz 1
Match the Slogans of Yesteryear on the left with the Brands on the right. Suitable for people who grew up in North America. Quiz 1!
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Queens Birthday
We celebrated the Queens 90th Birthday by playing party games that we thought she might have played as a child.
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Memory Tray
A simple idea where a group of random objects are displayed on a tray for a limited period of time and then the clients try and recall what the items were.
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Open Sesame
Game for seniors..They need to match the key with the lock...You can provide all keys or padlocks on a tray at one time, and they each get an allotted time to try to unlock the padlocks in a designated amount of time.
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Show me the money
Although individuals living with dementia may not be able to calculate using money, it is recognizable to most. Coins can be stacked by size. They can be counted, and wrapped in coin wrappers.
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Paint Stick Matching Game
I am posting this because we have tried it and we had a great response. This is a fun craft activity and bingo style game for seniors.
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Money Counting
This is something that we began doing in our Sundowning evening program for some of the male residents. The possibilities are endless and they really seem to enjoy it.
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What's In the Bag
Chose a colorful bag, something that catches the eye, silk, or any other fabric that feels good to the touch. You don't want to be able to see through the bag. Find random objects, such as kitchen utensils, keys, padlock. Ideal reminiscing game for seniors.
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Mulitcultural Songs
Here is a list of songs I have started to compile for the Olympics....feel free to add more for me.
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Hangman - a whiteboard challenge
Choose a word, phrase, movie title, book title, proverb etc & draw the dashes on the whiteboard that represent each letter of the word/phrase.
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Recycled Paint Swatches Game
Our experience with this is is it is a no fail filler, and they love the colors and their funky names. This is a great game for the elderly in nursing homes.
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St Patrick's Day Quiz
I printed off green shamrocks from clip art, cut them out doubled, wrote an easy question re Ireland on the inside.
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St Patrick's Day Jokes & Celebrations
More ideas for celebrating St. Patrick's Day.
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Autumn fun
Go out in the garden. Talk to the residents about what they can see and hear. Talk about the different colours, sounds and objects in the garden. ..
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Balloon Tennis
Hi all, after reading your article about noodle soccer I went to the local cheap store and had to improvise as there was no noodles.
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Noodle Soccer
Indoor soccer with a beach ball and pool noodles!
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Name Bingo
We played Name Bingo last week & it was very popular.
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Horse Racing
Horse Racing is a fun activity which touches upon many of the holistic elements of health that we are trying to reach as recreational therapists.
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Activity Goals Presentation
Power point presentation on activity goals.
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Ring in the new year
Using a mix of bottles of sparkling grape juice, sparking water or champagne if allowed, set up a game of ring toss and have the residents ring the bottles. Ring it to win it.
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Coffee Break
I set up our usual venue to look like a cafe or coffee shop with separate tables.
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Christmas card hangers
Wire coat hanger covered with tinsel, attach pegs with ribbon.
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Chopsticks
You can buy some chop sticks in a cheap shop and let your residents try to use them to pick up different things.
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Photo Booth Funnies
We used existing photographs of residents, copying to all the same size.
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Songs for Seniors Quiz
Here is an over 80s song list. It includes lyrics to over 80 popular songs from yesteryear to enjoy in a sing-along. Sing the first line, and then ask residents to sing the next line!
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Name a song with a girls name in the lyrics
Name a song with a girls name in the lyrics
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Mindfulness
I have also introduced an activity called "Mindfulness". It is a tool used by psychologist to help people with anxiety, depression, stress and other such ailments.
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Mannequin for different occasions
We will put different costumes on each week for fun and different themes.
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Make, cook and eat
Bomb Alaska. I have made this often, It is easy, quick and so yummy.
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15 Minutes to Share...
Need a quick fill-in activity? Something for 15 minutes before a meal?
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Senior School Performance
Invite Senior High School students to practice their musical / theatrical performances for their upcoming final exams in front of your clients.
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Here are two different versions of a similar quiz. ayings that use the words rock and stone are explored. It is to accompany a discussion about the difference about rocks and stones.
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Orange Sensory Experience
Provide residents with a sensory experience of warm scented washers using essential oil sweet orange.
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Footy Tipping
Each year I introduce the AFL footy tipping for our seniors and residents in care.
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Dining Room Cafe
Every two months I transform the dining room into a café with a theme.
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Trivia with Exercise
I explained to the residents that exercise is fun and good for the body and to keep your mind active too.
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Make Your Own Easy Croissants
4 ingredient chocolate croissants: Eggs, Water, Puff Pastry & Chocolate Chips!
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IBingo Free
I thought i would share with you a tool which i have been using for bingo: "IBingo Free". IBingo free is a mobile phone app. that calls bingo.
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Mealtime Placemats
We have created mealtime placemats to assist with mealtimes, highlighting individual client needs.
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Soap Making Recipe
This is a great activity for sitting folks around a table reminiscing, uses all the senses!
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Friendship Wheel
Residents reminisce, enjoy the tactile and sensory colours and friendships promoted while they let their creative side get arty, have fun, and use many skills which they didn't know they had.
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Words starting with Hand
The answers to this quiz all start with HAND
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Words that start with Pen
Word game fun. "Find the Pen".
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Phrase Finder
Residents are always saying old phrases, so i use a few useful websites for research.
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Scategories
I use this as a large group activity but you can adapt it to small groups.
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Book Trolley
Assist the elderly to maintain their interest in reading. A good opportunity for one-on-one time as you make your way around to all bedrooms. Discuss the book they have or the book they are about to read.
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Who sung this song? Songs from the 1930s
It helps to either know the opening lines of the song, or the tune.
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Scrabble Twist
Our Residents love this game and it can be visually seen by all.
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Wedding Photo Guessing Game
Wedding photo guessing game
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Melbourne Cup Horse
I printed out this picture of a horse and trimmings for colouring in and cutting out, and gave him 2 wooden pegs for legs.
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Australia Day Indoor Beach Volleyball
Those who do not wish to be involved will still have fun watching, hearing and experiencing the teams do their thing!
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First Things First Quiz
First Things First Quiz
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Sunshine and Song
Bring residents in fall-out chairs and wheelchairs out into the garden or courtyard area. Being in the sunshine, with plants to smell and birds to listen to is very beneficial to the senses.
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Jigsaws
Make use of old calenders, pick nice clear pictures, photo copy them first and then laminate.
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Donating for World Kindness Day
As we all know are cupboards are full of unwanted items, clothing, house hold goods, toys, tinned food etc.
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Colours on the field
Instead of fashions on the field for Melb Cup we are having colours on the field.
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Words ending with ship
A friendship spiritual program in the morning and a program on famous ships in the afternoon resulted in this word brainstorming game.
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Talk like a pirate day!
A day filled with laughter and fun! (as well as activities providing mental stimulation, gentle exercise, team work and friendly competition)
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Respect for the Aged Day - Japan
The 3rd Monday in September in Japan is a national holiday for "Respect for the Aged Day".
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Ping Pong Eggs
Lots of fun, good for hand eye co ordination and competition. Residents love this game and they get a nice prize at the end.
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Tin ball
3 large fruit tins screwed onto a piece of wood.
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Toys for Boys
Meccano, model sets, train set, cars, box brownie cameras and photos, cigarette cards/football cards, marbles and stamps. Lots of stories were told about their childhood.
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Ladies afternoon
On Sunday we held a little fashion show using the residents as models.
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Fathers Day Fishing
This activity is based on the old game of fishing using magnets and paper clips.
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Salt Dough Beads
When l did this activity the residents wanted to make beads that would match the clothes they wore.
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Salt Dough Teddy Bear
This activity uses a basic salt dough recipe but you could use modelling clay.
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Basic Salt Dough
This is a simple recipe to make a soft dough for craft uses.
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Tongue Twisters
A friend suggested to me that an old-fashioned pastime called "Tongue Twisters" might be of interest to carers who are looking for a short time activity which would be suited to people of all ages and interests.
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Flower Smelling
I filled a vase with peonies and lavender and took it to as many residents as possible.
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Australian Prime Ministers Quiz
Australian Prime Ministers quiz - great to reminisce & test your knowledge.
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Wish catcher art and craft
This activity stimulated conversation about their hopes and wishes but was also simple enough for other residents to join in by choosing and tying materials to the the ring.
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Film and Song Quiz about the Weather
When will we meet again, though we don’t know where or when?
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Balloons
I created a game where around 8 residents sit in a circle. I throw a balloon in the middle and then we all count how many times we can hit it in the air before it touches the ground.
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Mobile library Trolley
As a way to reach those residents who do not enjoy group activities we have created a mobile library.
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Tap dancing
Blu-tack 20 or 50 cent coins to the bottoms of their shoes & have the residents taping along with swinging music while remaining seated.
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Stained glass windows
Lovely stained glass windows for any season.
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Commonwealth Games Flags
Printable flags for decorations
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Vase Jars
Vases are always in short supply at many facilities. This activity provides your clients with a lovely useful vase made from relatively inexpensive items.
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A Sweet for My Sweet Jars
A cute craft idea to sell on a stall or trading table.
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The Vicar's Cat
The object of the game is to describe the cat and give it a name by going through the alphabet
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April Fools Day Laughing Game
This game is fun & good for memory and concentration.
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BIG Sudoku
My idea is to take a regular puzzle (such as Sudoku), that is usually "played" by one person sitting alone at a desk or table, (or computer), and to make it an activity that requires players to stand up, move about, and get physically involved.
Games Sudoku Math 791 4272 Comments Member Activity
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Lipstick & Pearls Afternoon
I work in a Level 2 Care Rest-home. Encourage Residents to dress up in their finery.
Theme Days 1344 4285 Comments Member Activity
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Multicultural Day Event in Nursing Home enviroment
Provide residents with the opportunity to develop friendships and understanding of one another.
Theme Days Multicultural 777 4291 Comment Member Activity
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St Patrick's Day Party Game
This idea can be adapted to suit every theme from Easter to Christmas etc.
Ireland 1601 4309 Comments Member Activity
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St Patrick's Whiteboard Game
This is a word game I found on the internet but thought everyone might like to use it for St Patrick's day next month.
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Card Bingo
We take two decks of cards we use the large print ones.
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Olympic Games Morning
I am running a complete Winter Olympic Games Morning, we will be decorating the room in Winter theme (snow man and all).
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Table Tennis
Try table tennis with no bats and coloured plastic balls for those with eye sight problems.
Games Olympic Games Commonwealth Games 1854 4342 Comments Member Activity
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Pancake treat
The smell fills the room and some residents have several so make them small to spread them out...
Cooking Shrove Tuesday / Mardi Gras 2413 4359 Comments Member Activity
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Left & Right Game
A fun game that will generate much laughter! Seat participants in a circle with a ball, read the story and when you say the words 'right' or 'left' they should pass the ball in that direction.
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Guess the Famous Australian Face
This is a wonderful reminiscing game for Australian Seniors! It can be adapted to make it easier or harder as required.
Australia Australia Day 2557 4373 Comments Member Activity
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Chinese New Year Client Names
To celebrate the Chinese New Year why not print out your clients, residents, staff and volunteer names in Chinese lettering.
China Chinese New Year 2937 4385 Comments Member Activity
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Sensory Salt Garden
Sensory salt Garden can assist with behaviours and also serves as a communication tool, along with making your home smell wonderful. Let the imagination run free.
Sensory Alzheimer's & Dementia 1924 4391 Comment Member Activity
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Winter Olympics Snowman Competition
This is a game to use for the winter Olympics.
Olympic Games 647 4404 Comments Member Activity
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Milo Truffles
Easy to make, 4 ingredient, truffles!
Cooking 1620 4412 Comments Member Activity
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Homemade Snow (Sensory)
Make Homemade Snow quickly and easily! Great for winter events like the Winter Olympics.
Sensory Olympic Games 1362 4424 Comments Member Activity
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The Great Australian Dunny
A wonderful and funny poem written by one of members!
Australia Poetry Australia Day 3599 4433 Comments Member Activity
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Number Plate Quiz 2
Write these up onto a white board (excluding the answers) and have the residents either call out the answer or come up and write them on the board.
Quiz 903 4442 Comments Member Activity
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Virtual Camping
Take your residents on a virtual camping trip!
Reminiscing Word Games 1925 44513 Comments Member Activity
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Ladies Day opp shop fashion parade
I approached a local charity shop and asked for several boxes of clothes of various shapes sizes and genders.
Theme Days 533 4463 Comments Member Activity
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Moo Mobile
Once a fortnight as a change from icecream trolley, we have a milkshake trolley known as the 'Moo Mobile'
One-on-One Cooking 1490 4478 Comments Member Activity
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Residents Auction
Once a month I have an Auction for our residents.
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Chair Dancing
This is a great program to run for High or Low Care the residents love it.
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Arm Chair Travel Group Play and Discussion
A social opportunity for discussion and reminiscing.
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And they're off in the Melb cup
This is what I am planning and any further ideas would be appreciated.
Melbourne-Cup 4420 45111 Comments Member Activity
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SURPRISE, SURPRISE
This isn't so much an activity as just an occasion that has created a wonderful buzz within our village.
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Iced patty cakes
I made patty cakes and our residents iced and put sprinkles on the cakes then had them for morning tea. They thought it was great!
Cooking Intergenerational Grandparents Day (Australia) 1446 4539 Comments Member Activity
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Ukulele fun
Last month I began this course on the net, now I have a repertoire of 20 songs that we have fun singing!
Music 1273 4549 Comments Member Activity
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Bird Watching
At the facility that I work in a bird seeder is hung in a tree in full view of the residents. The residents have fun trying to guess what type of bird is feeding from the seeder.
Outdoor 487 4553 Comments Member Activity
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Paper Tole
Create 3D images using the same print and cutting out items you wish to feature in the picture.
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Play dough crafts
I work in a secure dementia wing and I found this activity excellent, even for vision impaired.
Thank you Marina for submitting this activity!Craft Sensory Alzheimer's & Dementia 5095 45714 Comments Member Activity
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Stories Out of a Hat
Another way to engage residents and reminisce in a group setting. Thank you for this idea Anjanie!
Reminiscing Games 4005 45811 Comments Member Activity
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Friendship Afternoon
Freshly baked bread, a cup of tea and the opportunity to reminisce. A wonderful social activity for the elderly.
Cooking Reminiscing 2026 4599 Comments Member Activity
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Living Eggs Program
We are currently running a 10 day living eggs program in our facility where we have had 10 chicken eggs delivered in an incubator.
Pet Therapy 1344 46016 Comments Member Activity
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Men's Business - Outings
Organise special outings with groups of men to build stronger friendships and reminisce. Thank you Carol for this activity.
Hobby Clubs For Men 2180 46110 Comments Member Activity
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International Flags on Fabric
Celebrate cultural diversity by creating flags and sewing or gluing onto fabric.
Multicultural Craft 937 4622 Comments Member Activity
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Mothers Day celebration ideas for high care
This is how we celebrated Mother's Day in the High Care Unit. Not only did our residents have a great time so did our families and staff.
Mothering Sunday (UK) Mothers Day (Australia, NZ, US & Canada) 3837 4639 Comments Member Activity
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Men's Business
Create a space just for men who can do craft.
This is a great social activity for men.For Men Hobby Clubs 3065 4648 Comments Member Activity
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Red Hat Society Program
Form a Red Hat Society Club to encourage, support and promote friendships amongst women at your facility.
Hobby Clubs 1553 4656 Comments Member Activity
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Find It Group Activity
A fun group activity using enlarged pages from children's books.
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Mothers Day Reminiscence
Here is a lovely reminiscing activity with photos to enjoy on Mother's Day.
Thank you Debbie for this activity idea!Reminiscing Mothering Sunday (UK) Mothers Day (Australia, NZ, US & Canada) 4333 4672 Comments Member Activity
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Cup and Saucer Table Decorations
Pretty table decorations made from cups, sauces and silk flowers. Mix up some plaster, pour into cups and before it sets push in some pretty silk flowers. The clients loved it and they are so pretty :)
Craft Mothering Sunday (UK) Mothers Day (Australia, NZ, US & Canada) 4848 46816 Comments Member Activity
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Birthday Celebration Song
At our Day Centre we recently celebrated a milestone birthday of 90 years young. I came across this version of 'MY FAVOURITE THINGS' that Julie Andrews sang when she turned 70 years old.
Poetry Music 1688 4695 Comments Member Activity
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Number Plate Quiz
I have played this a few times by placing the words on the whiteboard for the people to guess the answers.
Quiz 1783 4704 Comments Member Activity
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Anzac Day Wreaths made from plastic spoons
Use plastic spoons to make these lovely wreaths for ANZAC Day!
Australia New Zealand Anzac Day 3124 4715 Comments Member Activity
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How to celebrate Harmony Day
Harmony Day is a special day of cultural significance to many.
Harmony Day 2350 4724 Comments Member Activity
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Treat Trolley
Our rec staff have a lolly/treat trolley (a bit like a pink lady trolley in the hospitals).
One-on-One 2137 47310 Comments Member Activity
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Who wants to be a millionaire?
I created this Quiz to be similar to the TV show for our low care residents.
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Horsing around
This week we had a lady bring into our facility, a miniature horse called WHISPER, she was so cute (the horse that is).
Pet Therapy 289 4755 Comments Member Activity
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Inventions over the years
Here is another list of inventions which have made our lives easier.
Thanks Christine for this list!Trivia 1057 4763 Comments Member Activity
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Sensory Lap Quilt
Make your own sensory quilts to ease agitated or restless clients.
Thank you Chantal for this wonderful idea!Craft Alzheimer's & Dementia Sensory 2290 47712 Comments Member Activity
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Chinese New Year Snake and Lanterns
Our residents are stamping designs on red copy paper using black ink pads and next week we will cut lanterns and hang them up all decorated.
China 636 4782 Comments Member Activity
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Personalised Cards
I found this web site that allows you to create and print out all types of cards.
It's lovely when a card can be presented that is personalised.Craft 882 4794 Comments Member Activity
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Crochet and Knitting Club
Start a crochet and knitting club for the enjoyment of all!
A wonderful social activity for the elderly in assisted living facilities.Hobby Clubs 1735 4808 Comments Member Activity
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Reflection Box
Reflect and share our thoughts and memories of the past 12 months.
Thanks Fil for this beautiful idea!Theme Days 2113 4813 Comments Member Activity
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Craft Snake
Make Snake into mobile by cutting along lines & hang from its tail.
Thanks Linda for sending this in!Craft 1424 4826 Comments Member Activity
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Masquerade Ball
We hold a Ball approximately every 6 months. So far we have held the Masquerade Ball, Fantasia Ball, Monster Ball.
This is a fabulous idea Robyn, thanks for sending photos too!Theme Days 1094 4834 Comments Member Activity
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Poetry Club
Today I started a poetry club with my residents. We read a collection of poems with a common theme and discussed them and reminisced. This is an inspiring social activity for seniors.
Poetry Hobby Clubs 2352 48410 Comments Member Activity
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Charades
We have played this a few times and everyone enjoys the game, nice to hear the laughter that some of the acting creates. Thanks to Debbie for this activity!
Games 3454 4852 Comments Member Activity
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Picture Matching Bingo
Picture Matching Bingo - Using large flash cards.
Thanks Heather for sending in this activity!Games Bingo 3239 4864 Comments Member Activity
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Australian inventions that changed the world
Australian inventions that changed the world. You will be surprised! This is a fun activity for seniors.
Australia Australia Day 4126 4878 Comments Member Activity
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C'mon Aussie
Decorate your activities room with everything 'Australian'.
Thanks Joanne for this idea!Australia Australia Day 2773 4886 Comments Member Activity
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Santa's Visit
I bought an inflatable Santa costume off eBay for $31 and I can tell you it went down a treat.
Christmas 530 4893 Comments Member Activity
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I Remember The Cheese Of My Childhood
Here is a beautiful poem about childhood.
Thank you Christine!Poetry 2823 4909 Comments Member Activity
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Word Games
Word games are lots of fun and can be played at any time without much fuss!
Thanks Heather for this activity!Word Games 6685 49113 Comments Member Activity
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DIY Christmas Shirts
Make your own unique Christmas polo shirts!
Christmas 1596 4922 Comments Member Activity
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Tactile Reminiscing Ideas
Here are some ideas to encourage residents to use their fine motor skills and reminisce at the same time. Thanks Joanne!
Reminiscing 2321 4935 Comments Member Activity
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Aussie 12 days of Christmas
Make you own Australian themed 12 Days of Christmas song to enjoy.
Thanks Joanne!Australia Christmas 2614 4943 Comments Member Activity
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Christmas Carol Trivia
This fun quiz is all about well known Christmas Carols.
Thanks Kerry!Christmas 4468 4953 Comments Member Activity
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Musical Games
This idea is a great sing-along game to use any time of the year and a good Happy Hour activity. Thank you Joanne!
Music International Music Day World Music Day 6500 4962 Comments Member Activity
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Home town Monopoly
We were reminiscing about games that we played as children or with our children and monopoly came up. Thank you Joanne!
Games 1326 4974 Comments Member Activity
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The Twelve days of Christmas
Get everyone into the spirit of Christmas with this fun activity.
Thanks Joanne, this is a great idea!Christmas 3843 4988 Comments Member Activity
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Leapin' Frogs
Make this wonderful games in an craft session and then enjoy for years to come!
Thanks Joanne for this wonderful activity!Games 1555 4998 Comments Member Activity
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Pot Luck
A fun and easy game to play with a group of residents.
Thank you Joanne for this activity!Games 3461 5002 Comments Member Activity
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Craft Garden
Create your own beautiful craft garden!
This is a lovely activity perfect for a nursing home setting.Craft Spring (Northern Hemisphere) Spring (Southern Hemisphere) 6217 5014 Comments Member Activity
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Koala Keno
Our residents love their Bingo so we have come up with a similar game to offer an alternative.
Games Bingo 3325 50211 Comments Member Activity
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Playdough Guessing Competition
A funny and engaging game you can play with playdough and a little imagination!
Thanks Christine for this fabulous idea!Games Sensory 2597 5035 Comments Member Activity
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Silent Thoughts
I would love you to display this poem that I wrote many years ago, I wrote it on behalf of a wife whose husband had dementia in the Nursing Home.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem Kerry.Poetry 1481 50414 Comments Member Activity
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Halloween Witches Shoes
We are making and decorating our shoes for table decorations.
Thanks for sharing this activity Kerry! (Sourced from http://www.skiptomylou.org/)Halloween 2256 5055 Comments Member Activity
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Dream Weaving
An inspiring program to transform dreams into reality.
Another wonderful idea submitted by Ron. Thank you Ron!Theme Days Reminiscing 1792 5066 Comments Member Activity
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Shop til you drop OP shop HOP
Fantastic would be the word to describe the fun time had by all OP SHOP hopping.
Another great activity idea submitted by Ron!Day Trips 1074 5078 Comments Member Activity
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MarPoolBowls
We play a game we call MarPoolBowls and it is one of the most looked forward to activities we have. Thanks Ron for another great activity!
Games For Men Fathers Day (US, Canada & UK) Fathers Day (Australia & NZ) 5345 50811 Comments Member Activity
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Air Swimming Fish
It's not everyday you have a giant fish swimming above your head as if by magic. Thank you Ron for this great idea!
Sensory 2137 5098 Comments Member Activity
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Drive time
An interesting bus trip destination you may not have thought of.
Thanks Ron for your contribution!Day Trips For Men 2480 5104 Comments Member Activity
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Armchair travel with Google Maps
Use Google Maps and the Street View option to take your resident's back to their original homes or on tours of famous World landmarks! It's almost standing room only as residents are now bringing in their children's addresses along, staff are also showing us their abodes.
Reminiscing Armchair Travel 3557 51112 Comments Member Activity
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Marble Painting
Here is a fun art activity that everyone can enjoy. Thanks Melissa for this activity!
Craft For Men 3272 5123 Comments Member Activity
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Scrabble & Dominoes
Here are two fun ways you can involve residents in easy and social games. Thanks Marina for this activity!
Games 1855 51310 Comments Member Activity
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Olympic Resources
Flags, medals, posters for RIO Olympics
Olympic Games 3247 5148 Comments Member Activity
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Recycled Magazine Scrapbooks
Beautiful scrapbooks made from recycled magazines. Make them to suit the interests of individuals. A wonderful activity for seniors living with dementia.
Craft One-on-One Alzheimer's & Dementia 6452 51526 Comments Member Activity
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Pavlicious
Purchase 2 or 3 Pavlova bases, some whipped cream, strawberries, bananas, or any other seasonal fruits at the time.
Cooking 690 5163 Comments Member Activity
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Diamond Jubilee
It is well worth checking out the official website for dates of celebrations with links and downloads.
England 743 5172 Comments Member Activity
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Xmas chains
Use Christmas cards to create lovely Christmas chain decorations!
Christmas 2376 5186 Comments Member Activity
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Recycled hats for Oaks or Cup Day
Member submitted activity - thank you Filidea!
Beautiful hats made from paper plates, servettes, wrapping paper, bows, feathers and tule.Craft Melbourne-Cup 3712 5198 Comments Member Activity
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Mosaics
Mosaics with small tiles - a great activity for men.
Craft For Men 1113 5202 Comments Member Activity
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Clown Day
Hi Everyone, just wanted to let you know our clown day was very successful.
Theme Days 506 5214 Comments Member Activity
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Mobile Activities
We introduced mobile activities for those residents who choose to stay in their rooms or choose to not attend activities.
One-on-One 1154 5224 Comments Member Activity
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Wheel of fortune
Wheel of fortune......make a large circle of plywood, paint it a bright colour.
Games 1288 5234 Comments Member Activity
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Teddy bears picnic
We recently held a teddy bears picnic and it was a huge success!
Theme Days 601 5244 Comments Member Activity
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Boxing Day Boxes
Boxing Day Boxes
Boxing Day 1376 5252 Comments Member Activity
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Yabbie Race and Boomerang Throw
This year for something different we are having yabbie races.
Australia Australia Day 760 5264 Comments Member Activity
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The Long & Short of it
I give residents a printed list of 10 common abbreviations for them to work out what they are short for.
Word Games 2494 5271 Comment Member Activity
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Indian Independence Day Celebrations
Indian Independence Day Celebrations
Theme Days India Indian Independence Day 1099 5281 Comment Member Activity
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Knicker Bocker Glory
Get different fruits that are in season, let residents help prepare them this makes for a good talking point.
Cooking 880 5292 Comments Member Activity
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