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Judy

Diversional Therapist From Otago , New Zealand New Zealand flag

Judy Dwyer, Diversional therapist from New Zealand

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

1 year ago

Crafty Collage Easter Eggs

A great idea using resources that you already have. Thank you.

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

1 year ago

150 Describing Words to Use in Care Plans

What a good idea to do a list like this. I am going to save so I can use for my documentation at work. Thank you.

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

1 year ago

Hula Hoop Ball Toss

Great idea. Something to add to your exercise routine to make it fun!! I am often looking for fun things to do that also incorporate exercise. This fits the bill. Thank you for sharing this idea.

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

1 year ago

Crafty Collage Easter Eggs

I like these decorative eggs. They're a really good way of using up scraps of paper while getting the residents to be creative.

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

1 year ago

Stories for International Book Day

Thank you for these stories Helena. I am looking forward to sharing them with our residents. They really enjoy hearing stories.

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

1 year ago

Famous Irish People

Some great new content in for St Patricks day. Thank you everyone.

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

1 year ago

How to Start a Read Aloud Program for Seniors

Have you tried animal stories that have good photos? My residents enjoy some books I have about unlikely friendships between different species of animals. The photos that accompany the stories are go...

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

1 year ago

Hi Karen, I work in a D4 Dementia care unit in New Zealand probably similar to your Memory care Unit. I don't leave remotes or colour pens or pencils out for residents to use. Many of our residents w...

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

1 year ago

Ocean Facts and Interesting Trivia

I think my residents will enjoy this and find it interesting. Thank you.

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

1 year ago

Match the Stars to the Classic Movies

Thank you. I will give it to my work colleague to try on Sunday.

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

2 years ago

Reminiscing: Books We Read As Children

Thank you for this activity. I want to try it with my residents in the Dementia care Unit. I have a married couple who were school teachers. I am looking forward to hearing their response. We have...

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

2 years ago

I use This Day in History every day. The residents really enjoy it. Especially the quotes and the jokes. I include it when I read the newspaper. It's a great add-on and promotes other discussions.

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

2 years ago

Spring Bonnet Wreath Craft

What a lovely idea Jill. I look forward to trying with our residents leading up to our Springtime in September.

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

2 years ago

Father's Advice Poster Project

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Fathers' Advice poster to make

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

2 years ago

Hi Deb Welcome aboard. I work full-time in a Dementia care facility in New Zealand. I am there from 10.30 am - 6.30 PM. A typical day for me can be in the mornings some computer work then watering t...

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

2 years ago

Enhancing the Senior Living Experience with Pets

In the Dementia care facility where I work, we have the Dog squad coming to visit monthly. We also have volunteers and family members coming in with their dogs. Our residents adore visits from the d...

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Happy Easter Banner Craft

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Happy Easter Egg shape Banner.

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Michelle, It can be difficult with residents who are in the late stages of dementia. Often these residents can not sleep at night due to their dementia, hence they often are medicated to help th...

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Tina, Playing music ( hits from the 50s and 60s) works for my residents if they are bright and upbeat songs. It seems to jolly them along. I also include ball catches with different types of b...

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Susan Thank you for that. How did your St Patrick's day go? How did you celebrate it with your residents at your facility? We had a go at making the Leprechaun poster, which the residents had a...

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

St. Patrick's Leprechaun and beer poster

Hi Everyone, This year staff and residents are encouraged to wear green. In the unit I work we will have a variety of activities of the Irish theme, which will include a quiz, music, and trivia. I a...

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Thank you Golden carers for all the great ideas. My residents really enjoy the quizzes and some of the craft activities. They especially want "This day in history". I try to make it a morning ritual a...

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Memory Tray Game for Teams

Hi, I have done a memory tray activity with my residents in a Dementia unit. I usually have about 10 items maximum, (everyday items). let them look at it for a reasonable amount of time. Then take i...

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Chopsticks

I am going to try the chopstick activity with my residents. Getting a couple of staff who are willing to pick up items and place them on a tray. I think the residents will love it. Thanks, Golden...

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

4 years ago

15 Easter Celebration Ideas from Around the World

Hi Susan, yes it is great to involve children. We have a local daycare facility whom we like to invite in on these events. We can't at the moment due to Omicron being quite bad in the community. Ins...

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

4 years ago

15 Easter Celebration Ideas from Around the World

Thanks Haley for your interesting article on Easter Traditions of other countries. I think the residents would really enjoy just hearing about these traditions as a type of discussion.

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

4 years ago

11 Things Every Activity Professional Should Have In Their Office

Some of us don't have our own office. We share the computer and work area with other staff on the unit where we work. My activity resources are kept in a hallway cupboard. It can be a challenge to ke...

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

4 years ago

Hi Linda, I have just been looking for some new exercises to add to my program. I am going to try your Brain exercises. It will give my residents a new challenge. Thank you so much.

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

5 years ago

ANZAC Day Word Search

I have been finding this site great for ideas. Really like the fabric and felt poppies craft. Am going to try with my residents. Thank you Golden carers. Judy Dwyer Diversional therapist New Zealand...

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Judy

Diversional Therapist

6 years ago

19 Ways for Residents to Socialize in Isolation

Enjoying reading great activity ideas, especially in this time of lockdown. Some very good suggestions in the article 19 ways for residents to socialize in isolation. A big thankyou to Haley Burress...

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