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Christine
Lifestyle Support Officer
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Australian Capital Territory,
Australia
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Christine
Lifestyle Support Officer
Lifestyle Support Officer
Hi Sandra,
Most if not all facilities have a fund (comfort fund etc) which is the residents money held by the facility for the residents use. Any coffee, meals etc bought when out is paid from that...
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Christine
Lifestyle Support Officer
Lifestyle Support Officer
Hi Solange,
I haven't had an opportunity to try your suggested activities yet. I am hesitant about military band music as many of our residents are Europeans who lived through WW2 and I don't want t...
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Christine
Lifestyle Support Officer
Lifestyle Support Officer
Hi Sandra,
I don't know what town you are in so I can't offer specific suggestions. However on a generic level, we have outings to tourist attractions eg in Canberra we go to Floriade. Also coffee s...
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Christine
Lifestyle Support Officer
Lifestyle Support Officer
To Marina,
Thanks for the good ideas. I'm trying to get a couple of baby dolls from ebay. The main idea I'm going with are the fiddle objects. It is such a simple idea but I can see how good it wi...
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Christine
Lifestyle Support Officer
Lifestyle Support Officer
Hi all,
I work as a RAO in Canberra, mainly in the special care unit (dementia). The residents mostly have advanced dementia . In addition a large number don't speak English very well if at all. I...
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Christine
Lifestyle Support Officer
Lifestyle Support Officer
8 Tips for Planning Successful Dog Visits for Seniors
Hi Mandy,
check with your local
RSPCA. I'm a RAO in Canberra and we have 2 beautiful dogs visit once a month courtesy of RSPCA dog therapy. We get a great response from the residents and the dog...
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