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Colleen
Diversional Therapist
From
West Coast,
New Zealand
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Colleen
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi, if travelling to the ocean is not an option for you.....why not bring the ocean to him! Go to the beach - collect some sea water in a container, collect up some sand, collect up some shells,ston...
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Colleen
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi, I introduced 'DOLLY'S TROLLEY TUESDAYS' in my previous worklplace resthome. Every week i would wheel my loaded trolley to each room/each wing. Residents began to really look forward to this so...
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Colleen
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
I call my sessions 'Chair Dancing Fun'.....I use a fun zappy short song, and make up a movement routine using either: organza scarves/fans/rolled up/cellotaped womans weeklys/long pieces of thick ri...
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Colleen
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Housie is one of our Facilities most popular sessions, Residents just love this social get-together time. I try to make prizes interesting for them, we have chocolate bars/fruit & custard pots/singu...
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Colleen
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Resident Information Sheet for New Staff
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: 'Diversional Therapy Information Sheet'
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Colleen
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi, I am looking for Male & Female Residents whom wish to write only. We are a Level 2 care fascility in New Zealand. I still have Residents able to write, & of course, this is a great 1-1 activity...
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Colleen
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
I invited my Resident for a short walk outside & around the facility. We would stop & sit for 5 minutes on a lovely sunny day,.I would say to her "My eyes are shut......lets tell each other what we c...
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Colleen
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Show and Tell a Story
Thankyou Talita, will certainly try the facebook group! Cheers
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Colleen
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
I am a regstd DT, & believe in trying to make my monthly plan as varied as is possible, I take a 'Chair Dancing' session once per month, whereupon I choose a short old-time song (such as 'Kiss Me Hon...
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Colleen
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Show and Tell a Story
Thankyou for writing in Morgan & Talita. I love my job, infact its not really a job - its my life. Thanks Morgan for your input & idea of involving care staff also! Please may I ask if any of your...
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Colleen
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Lipstick & Pearls Afternoon
So pleased to help. Playing 'ladies' is always fun, especially when they can use pretty china cups, serviettes, & have a lovely linen tablecloth! Its just special!! Enjoy. Colleen
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Colleen
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Show and Tell a Story
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Look & Listen
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Colleen
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
20 Meaningful Activities for People Living with Alzheimer's Disease
I have managed to source (from Residents Family/Op Shop/Garage Sales...anywhere!) an awesome collection of pretty organza scarves! I pick a short, moderate rhythm old-time song, and make up a sequenc...
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Colleen
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Lipstick & Pearls Afternoon
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: 'Lipstick & Pearls' Afternoon
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