In response to Kerry, 1:1 duration or frequency is not prescribed by the accreditation agency. A smile and a quick hello also constitutes 1:1 interaction. If a residents is specifically visited for be...

Merry Christmas all, your comments an suggestions have been well received and your ideas well 'borrowed'. Thank you all for sharing

Interesting way to engage Elders in an actvity that can promote reminiscence and also reveal more about their likes a dislikes.

Whilst we have comprehensive tools to evaluate and to asses Residents needs in aged care, the question has to be posed can we meet these needs? We collate, observe, document and communicate to gather...

used wrapping paper and lace, very effective and colourfull, also used celophane in the centre and then pasted them back to back, dazzling when hung in the windows.