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Barbara
Recreation Coordinator
From
North Carolina
,
United States
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Barbara
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Coordinator
How to Start a New Resident Welcome Program
I purchase the pretty photo boxes from Michaels when they go on sale - 5/$10 and fill it with welcome letter, word search/crosswords/Sudoku books, fuzzy socks, candies, Dove soap, body wash, travel t...
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Barbara
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Coordinator
15 Ways to get the Participation of your Nursing Team
I work with a great group of nurses! We had a monthly Total Brain Health program and one did a lecture on sleep and even came in her bunny sleeper! They've chipped in to serve at parties and wine/ch...
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Barbara
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Coordinator
How to Setup a Pet Visiting Program
We now have pets visits Monday through Friday with different dogs and my residents love it.
You can contact Therapy Dogs International https://www.tdi-dog.org/default.aspx .
One thing I would sugg...
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Barbara
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Coordinator
Italian Themed Party Ideas
Well how silly was I? A recipe with no ingredients!
Canoli Dip
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 8 oz package cream cheese
1-1/2 cups confectioners sugar
1 teasp vanilla extract
1 cup miniature chocola...
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Barbara
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Coordinator
Portable Activity Ideas to Reach Every Resident, Everyday
Ok! Bought my colorful cart and named it 'Fun on the Run'! Have started stocking it with
Word search, crosswords, adult coloring books and markers, 1 lb weights, stretchy bands.
Also will incor...
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Barbara
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Coordinator
Portable Activity Ideas to Reach Every Resident, Everyday
I'm on this!
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Barbara
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Coordinator
Professions that are Vanishing
Yup! At New Jersey gas stations, they must pump your gas. One of the reasons is so you don't top off and cause a spillage (which I saw last week while the lady in front of me wasn't paying attentio...
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Barbara
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Coordinator
1) I have an overhead projector and copy crossword puzzles onto the transparencies. I call out each clue, how many letters etc. so that our visually impaired residents can participate, too. I've...
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Barbara
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Coordinator
Bocce Balls Game
We purchased a set of indoor Bocce balls from Walmart. They're heavier beanbags and they don't roll very straight which makes for a challenging and funny game at times!
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Barbara
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Coordinator
Italian Themed Party Ideas
I'm new to this site and love it! I just submitted an easy-peasy cannoli dip recipe that is absolutely delicious!
Prep
10 m
Ready In
20 m
Beat ricotta cheese and cream cheese together in a bow...
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Barbara
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Coordinator
Cooking for Italian Day - Cannoli Dip
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Cooking for Italian Day - Cannoli Dip
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Rebecca LuAllen
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This website is the BEST. I have set aside the other resources at my facility since I discovered Golden Cares. I am so thankful for all the work that has gone into this site. It makes my life as a recreation coordinator enjoyable. Thank you.
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