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Wendy
Recreation therapist
From
New South Wales
,
Australia
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Wendy
Recreation therapist
Recreation therapist
How to motivate residents in long term care
Hi Kandace
With very capable residents, ask them to make suggestions and take a role in making it happen, giving them a sense of "ownership" and empowerment. List the potential resident roles and pu...
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Wendy
Recreation therapist
Recreation therapist
Hi Margaret
Some of our Chinese residents love playing Mahjong (they are quite cognitive, not sure if you have same).
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Wendy
Recreation therapist
Recreation therapist
Hi Robyn
Giving her tasks is a wonderful way to help her develop a routine and feel more "at home" and connected to the facility. Meaning and purpose is important whether fully cognitive or living w...
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Wendy
Recreation therapist
Recreation therapist
Does anyone run a spiritual reminiscence program? I am after topic ideas for those with mild dementia. We have reminisced about phases of life, parents, feeling safe, friendships - these worked well...
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Wendy
Recreation therapist
Recreation therapist
Songs for Seniors Quiz
This is just a wonderful resource! Thank you so much for all that effort - it is very much appreciated!!
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Wendy
Recreation therapist
Recreation therapist
Things that go Together Quiz
This is a great idea as you can also use pictures instead of words for those who can no longer read, but can match images - download a picture from the internet, resize as needed (bigger for those wit...
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Wendy
Recreation therapist
Recreation therapist
Probus clubs might be another source as some have a quite a range of active retirees who have led interesting lives/careers/hobbies. If you have animal lovers, one of the rescue organisations like WI...
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