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Forum | Solange: Hi Margaret, Yes, it is sometimes very difficult...
Diversional Therapist Hi Margaret, Yes, it is sometimes very difficult to motivate clients. However, here are a few tips on motivation: Appeal for clients 'help'. By telling them they are doing it for a good cause make them feel good. For instance, almost every resident has a favourite nurse
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Forum | Deirdre: Could others please share the tick sheet thy use...
leisure & Lifestyle / Nurse Could others please share the tick sheet thy use to record residents activities. I am using one a present that isnt working. Thanks Dee Darla Recreation and Rehab Manager Good Morning Deidre, Our facility tick sheet was ineffective as well. I found we revamped it to fit
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Forum | Debbie: Hi, Can any one who is using a WII for activities ...
day centre coordinator Hi, Can any one who is using a WII for activities let me know what they think of their residents using it. Iam thinking of purchasing one from Ebay and would like to know if there are any quizzes or mental stimulation games that are worth considering.I have looked at WII
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Forum | Liz : hi, im a lifestyle coordinator in age care with...
Lifestyle Co-ordinator hi, im a lifestyle coordinator in age care with High care and dementia, have you got any.. Ipad procedure for residents Cristine Diversional therapist/Nurse Try downloading this app for resident's with dementia just called Alzheimer's also sensory apps SoundPrism, Flower Flow, SkyDoodle, may be useful.
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Forum | MaryAnn: Hi Guys I am looking to book some...
Recreational activity officer / Nurse Assistant Hi Guys I am looking to book some performers/musicians for the residents. If anyone knows any websites or performers for Sydney north shore area that would be greatly appreciative Talita Hi Maryann, this may be a good question to ask on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ActivitiesForSeniors/
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Forum | Solange: Hi Julie, it is really bizarre that your work is...
Diversional Therapist Hi Julie, it is really bizarre that your work is not recognized in Ireland. In Australia we tolerated negative comments for years but in my experience it is now much better. Nurses, management and RNs have some degree of respect for what we do and sometimes even assist us with activities by participating (pantomimes, games. skits, karaoke).
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Forum | Annatjie: Hi there This site is amazing!! My residents are...
Professional Nurse Hi there This site is amazing!! My residents are enjoying the quizzes and Trivia games. I will commence on the Arts and hobbies after this stage of lock down in South Africa, as I need some assistance from external sources. Talita Thank you so much for your feedback Annatjie! All the very best to you x
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Brainteasing Riddles Quiz
Brainteasing Riddles Quiz Activities Coordinator Very useful and great resources Talita Thanks so much for your feedback Decena! Lifestyle Coordinator Thank you for all the great ideas Talita Thank you Fione for your feedback! Nurse What a useful site! Great content! Talita Thank you so much for your feedback Laurey!
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Forum | Martin: I have been tasked with putting together an...
Activities Co-Ordinator I have been tasked with putting together an activity for the residents for dignity day (1st Feb) but am struggling to come up with an idea. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks. Susan Activity Director Hi Martin What level of function do the residents have another word
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Forum | Karen: Hi, I have completed Cert IV in lifestyle and...
Assistant Nurse Hi, I have completed Cert IV in lifestyle and leisure. Currently I am working in a hospice and wondered how I would go about setting up a program for people with a terminal illness. Thanks for your help Christine RAO To the person who asked about activities for those in pallative care, research the Namaste program and also www.ehospice.com
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