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Talita
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Australia
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5 days ago
Hi Lisa,
The slideshow seems to be working properly, is there a specific problem you encounterered that I can help you with?
Here are some instructions for how to cast activities onto a big screen...
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2 weeks ago
Thanks for your feedback Basia! We have shortened descriptions and replaced the small images. Don't forget you can also reduce font size when you launch the slideshow if you wish to reduce it further....
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2 weeks ago
Hi Marjory, thank you for the suggestion, we have added some certiciates for: champion, runner-up, third place, wooden spoon and participation. All the best!
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2 weeks ago
Hi Cynthia, I'm not sure sure if you saw the reply to your last question regarding this. Here are some instructions for you to try:
Simply open the activity on your computer and click the Play button...
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3 weeks ago
Hi Debbie, thanks for your feedback. These templates are a little more detailed and may be challenging for some people. We also have some simpler Halloween coloring templates that may be more suitable...
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3 weeks ago
Hi Cynthia, yes! Presenting activities on a big TV screen is a wonderful option and makes it much easier for everyone to join in.
Simply open the activity on your computer and click the Play button t...
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1 month ago
Hi Holly, that sounds like a lovely idea! It should be a great activity for residents and the kindergarten children to enjoy making together. Hope it goes well!
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1 month ago
Hi Mary Jane, I agree! The picture clues are a great help for those who need a little extra support. This is a really good activity to cast to the TV so everyone can see the pictures clearly.
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1 month ago
Hi Marilyn, thanks for your kind words! We don’t currently have a template specifically for dietary requirements and allergies. As allergies can be a serious safety issue, I’d recommend checking with...
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1 month ago
Hi Yolanda, we have added more printable thank you cards to this activity!
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1 month ago
Hi Darla, great to hear! There are so many activities you can cast to the big screen now. Hope you all enjoy them!
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1 month ago
Hi Edith! For Assisted and Independent Living, I’d recommend exploring our Trivia & Quizzes, Word Games, Brain Games, Reminiscing, Music, Exercise, Crafts, Cooking and Games categories. Our Events Cal...
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1 month ago
Hi Julie, you can use whatever small prizes work well for your group. Small treats, toiletries, puzzle books or little novelty items are always popular. Hope you enjoy it!
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1 month ago
Hi Jessica,
You can do Activities Director training online through the Activity Directors Network and NAAP, although there are plenty of other options too.
You could also try asking in Activity Dire...
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1 month ago
Hi Vanessa, here is a beach day quiz your residents may enjoy: https://www.goldencarers.com/beach-day-quiz/102675
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1 month ago
Hi Jayne, just letting you know that we’ve now added images to this quiz. They’ll be especially useful when casting the quiz to a TV or larger screen. Thanks again for your feedback!
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1 month ago
Hi Jayne, thanks for your feedback. I agree, having pictures can make quizzes more engaging and accessible, particularly for residents living with dementia. We’ll see if we can add images to this quiz...
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1 month ago
Hi Cynthia,
You don’t need to print anything! Open the activity on your computer and click Play to start the fullscreen slideshow.
To show it on a TV, your computer needs to be connected to the TV u...
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1 month ago
It looks like Malaysia is missing as an armchair travel destination with all the relevant trivia activities that would go with it. We will get onto this!
In the meantime, maybe some of the Borneo act...
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1 month ago
Thanks for letting us know Kurt, this has now been fixed!
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1 month ago
Hi Carla,
This one is a little different from our usual printables. It’s a member-submitted multiple-choice slideshow quiz designed for casting, so it doesn’t translate as neatly to a compact printab...
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1 month ago
Yes, this one is lots of fun! Thanks so much for your feedback Pretha.
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1 month ago
Thanks for your feedback Janet, this is so good to hear!
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1 month ago
Thanks for your feedback Pretha! We love this one too.
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1 month ago
Hi Dale, here is an article that may be helpful: https://www.goldencarers.com/understanding-dementia-alzheimers-disease-vs-dementia/4054
You can find more relevant information in the articles section...
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1 month ago
oh that's good feedback! Do you think if we should provide the lyrics to print out and sing along with or would it be better to provide a cast-to-screen version of this activity that would play youtub...
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1 month ago
Thanks for your feedback. These are released regularly and can be found in the jokes category: https://www.goldencarers.com/jokes - filter by 'short story jokes' to get only the activities in this ser...
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1 month ago
Hi Eileen, we have added in birds of New York State, thank you for the suggestion!
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1 month ago
Hi Lisa! We've add some more fun animals to this activity!
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1 month ago
That's a good idea, we've switched it to a who am I game format so that you can show the picture first and then reveal the answer. Thanks for the suggestion!
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1 month ago
Hi Peter, perhaps you were thinking of the prairie house craft project? https://www.goldencarers.com/prairie-house-paper-art/85646
I'm so glad hear your residents enjoyed the lighthouse craft!
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1 month ago
Hi Cath! A spotify playlist link has been added to this activitiy, thanks for the suggestion.
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1 month ago
Hi Opal, we are always compiling and releasing new activities in this series - the latest one is out today: https://www.goldencarers.com/short-story-jokes-26/95671
You can find the full seleciton in...
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1 month ago
Hi Kellie, the August vrsion is available here:
https://www.goldencarers.com/this-day-in-history-for-seniors-august/5534
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1 month ago
Hi Amanda, you can find the 2026 tipping files here:
https://www.goldencarers.com/afl-tipping-2026/5795
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2 months ago
Hi Brenda, this was posted 10 years ago by a member, we will archive it as it is out of date. Perhaps your residents would enjoy this Finish the Australian Catchphrases quiz: https://www.goldencarers....
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