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Vikki
Recreation/leisure&lifestyle. Also massage and aromatherapist..
From
New South Wales,
Australia
Have worked in aged care for as a RAO for 16 yrs. (started in 2000). Have qualifications in leisure and lifestyle, aromatheatherapy, massage therapy and presently studying DEGREE in Dementia (BDC )with UTAS.
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Vikki
Recreation/leisure&lifestyle. Also massage and aromatherapist..
Recreation/leisure&lifestyle. Also massage and aromatherapist..
Hi Sam
I've been here. You've already received some good ideas. Here are some things I've done. Bingo cards can found on the computer printed, enlarged and laminated, and use bottle tops as tokins. V...
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Vikki
Recreation/leisure&lifestyle. Also massage and aromatherapist..
Recreation/leisure&lifestyle. Also massage and aromatherapist..
Hi Caz,
I found that exercise is best for first thing in the morning. It's helps wake the residents up, warms them up in winter and isn't to hot I summer months.We conduct exercises at 930 am daily,...
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Vikki
Recreation/leisure&lifestyle. Also massage and aromatherapist..
Recreation/leisure&lifestyle. Also massage and aromatherapist..
Sunshine and Song
Couldn't agree more!!! We have several areas designed for just that. My favourite is the one off high care dining room where there is a lovely water feature (1m height by 0.5m wide.)and a bird feeder....
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Vikki
Recreation/leisure&lifestyle. Also massage and aromatherapist..
Recreation/leisure&lifestyle. Also massage and aromatherapist..
Hi Maria,
I have previously contacted local schools, dance studios, and senior citizens groups for entertainment for resident functions. Also look in your local paper for adult dance classes, sometim...
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Vikki
Recreation/leisure&lifestyle. Also massage and aromatherapist..
Recreation/leisure&lifestyle. Also massage and aromatherapist..
How to Prevent Falls in Senior Care
What great article. Very informative, a common sense to approach to preventing falls in the activity area. I work activity/ Physio - aide so will definitely be putting this in practice.
Thank you.
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