I have been reading Dr Seuss books to my dementia residents, they love it with the silly rhyming words and bright pictures, they all have a great giggle.
Helena
19th Mar 2013
recreational activities officer
I have just made one the these scrapbooks after seeing this idea the other day. I got my residents to find any pictures to do with the Royals then we glued them into the book they have loved it. now working on the Olympics so when ever I see an article I grab it. great idea not too stressing for high care residents and they can keep at it when they feel like it.
Once again Golden Carers has come to the rescue. I live in a retirement village and calling on my years as a Diversional Therapist I constantly use the Golden Carers for new ideas to run my group in the village. I especially love the Read Aloud Audience Participation activity and I always pick a very shy resident to take a part. It is amazing how much it brings them out of their shell. The quiz always helps keeps their minds active and gives them such a feeling of self worth when they get a correct answer.
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