Hello Heather, I found reading and acting the classics, such as Charles Dickens "Great Expectations" drew a great response from many of my High Needs residents. To see them come close with eyes wide open and intent on what was being read them, was just a joy. I would use a different voice for each character. Many had read the classics when young so were able to relate to the story. Hope that helps.
Hi Solange and Karen. Was George V father to George VI, who in turn was the queens father? Oh dear, isn't history wonderful, or is it memory games? Loved the movie The Kings Speech - with those wonderful Australian actors.
We did this on an ice cream afternoon, sitting in the garden under a long archway of blooming vines - just wonderful. It is definitely for a small group however, everyone tried hard to remember, lots of giggles.
Wow - I immediately went to my area of activity i.e. music "he's got the whole world in his hands" then read the wonderful pointers...I was way off - will definitely try this on our residents on Friday.
Hi there, does the Carers website sell CD's / DVD's e.g. "heads/shoulders/knees and toes" and others. The residents of the dementia unit I find myself "filling-in" on a regular basis, enjoy it when we have exercises, the above would an add-on to my active games programs. Thank you
Thank you for this form, as I usually "fill in" this will be great for my own records to enable me to work out future discussions/activities with the residents. Tangi
Love all the great ideas. Love Golden Carers. I have used so many of your ideas since I started and all with great feedback with staff who like to join in too. What a difference I have seen in the residents, more joining in because of giving them time to express what they like to do and always offering for them to join in, whatever the activity. Having so much to offer but not overwhelming them, just a little at a time and someone will show their enthusiasm to give it a try. Thank you Golden Carers.
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