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Jean
Recreational Activities Officer
From
New South Wales,
Australia
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Jean
Recreational Activities Officer
Recreational Activities Officer
I agree Linda, I wont be renewing my subscription when it runs out. There is just so much information and ideas available on the internet now for free that 50.00 does not seem like good value.
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Jean
Recreational Activities Officer
Recreational Activities Officer
We have the placemats :) We did an activity where we researched each residents name and its meaning. Name on the front with their birth flower ( or stone) and name meaning or origin on the back, the r...
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Jean
Recreational Activities Officer
Recreational Activities Officer
you will need a diamond tip drill bit. Usually about $20.00. Drill slow ! Adding a little cool water over the plate as you drill will help. Alternatively take your plates to a tile shop, smile and ple...
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Jean
Recreational Activities Officer
Recreational Activities Officer
Ebay has some really cheap DVDs. Fish tank one cost me $4.00 with free post ! They are mostly region free so check that as even if they come from overseas they will still play
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Jean
Recreational Activities Officer
Recreational Activities Officer
I think your program sounds like a great idea. Of course I never for a moment thought that you were talking about a " Playschool " format ! You obviously mean a televised program suitable for interact...
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Jean
Recreational Activities Officer
Recreational Activities Officer
I love to use cooking for sensory stimulation. Making bread or something with cinnamon or even the monthly BBQ can be a sensory stimulation.
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Jean
Recreational Activities Officer
Recreational Activities Officer
Hi Heather, a simple " Beauty Shop" program was very popular where I worked. Brushing hair, bit of makeup, painting nails, Hand massage., put on some beads or jewellery.
I also used to run a " relaxa...
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Jean
Recreational Activities Officer
Recreational Activities Officer
Hi Jill, have done this idea and found that old kitchenalia such as collanders, cannisters wooden spoons etc were very popular. We also had an old kettle, iron and mixer. Goodluck!
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Jean
Recreational Activities Officer
Recreational Activities Officer
Hi all, was wondering if anyone could recommend a " Chair Dancing" DVD. We already do seated exercises but would like to step it up a little and have some music that the clients would enjoy. Cheers, J...
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Jean
Recreational Activities Officer
Recreational Activities Officer
Leapin' Frogs
I made this for our residents and they love it. I made te mat out of non slip matting from bunnings. The lily pads are made from felt and a kind staff member sewed us some frogs which i filled with ri...
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Jean
Recreational Activities Officer
Recreational Activities Officer
Hi all, would like to initiate some activities that will encourage our residents ( high care dementia, high care and low care) to drink more to increase hydration. Would like to incorporate this in my...
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Jean
Recreational Activities Officer
Recreational Activities Officer
Mothers Day celebration ideas for high care
Some great ideas Heather, thanks for sharing .
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Jean
Recreational Activities Officer
Recreational Activities Officer
Cup and Saucer Table Decorations
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Cup and saucer table decorations
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Eileen Doughty
Recreation Manager
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I used your DIY bingo game with the names of residents who play bingo, along with both first and last names of staff. My residents love it! They’re learning everyone’s names and enjoy it so much when their name is called. I love Golden Carers.
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