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Foam cricket bats from Reject Store, only $7 each. They have a wood look about them and are 50% normal length.

Beautiful idea, Gwenyth. Thanks a lot xx

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Bits & Pieces

Awesome, Linda, I’ll go to stock feeds. Thanks!

This is so lovely. Where do we get the cotton seeds, please?

Just reading this post, I felt so relaxed. I can imagine using a slow, calm voice and putting us all to sleep! Looking forward to using it. Thank you for adding it.

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Scarves on Handles - Exercise Activity

Great idea, and surprisingly, has universal appeal for all ages. I used a packet of lemon jelly crystals in the dough, recently. This added a nice yellow colour, but not much smell, so the essential oil would be a nice addition.

One man made the dough into fish pieces which he then wanted to cook so we got out a frypan and fishslice (no heat though). This was a meaningful activity and great to see him in his element. Must try the glitter too next time.

Thanks for your ideas.

Oh, wow, I tried Nursery Rhymes last night. I was careful to choose an adult singing, not a squeaky child (all due respect) and I was blown away by the calming effect late at night in the dementia house. The nurse and I were also getting right into the tunes, quietly singing as well. It was as effective as hymns have been in the past. I used Apple Music streaming "40 Favourite Nursery Rhymes - The Best Children's Songs Ever!" Very similar to Patsy Bisco style, Heather.