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Forum | Debbie: Hi Annie, You are so lucky I work in a facility...
activitiesco_ordinator Hi Annie, You are so lucky I work in a facility for 43 residence and get paid 14.50 nz but i don,t have a certificate I have been a DT for 11 years and have got caregiving experience behind me. On tthe down side we are under paid and over worked. Wouldn't be in this job
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Forum | Dy : I am currently working in a unit that I am the...
-to-get-reluctant-residents-to-attend-activities/5980/ Susan Activity Director Hi Dy Are the patients staying there long term or short term?? I find food and music helpful in getting people to activities Here are some ideas are used to get elected residents to Activities https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-get-reluctant-residents-to-attend-activities/5980/
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Forum | Pauline: Hi, I am looking for a way to promote random acts ...
on the tree Instead of the flowers suggested https://www.goldencarers.com/recycled-dream-spring- tree/3392/ I always like doing kindness activities especially when the residence seem to be getting unkind other residence or to the staff Ask What it means to be kind Examples of being kind Read kindness poetry
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Forum | Tania: This is such a great site. Ive downloaded many...
Activities Coordinator This is such a great site. I've downloaded many activities and they are so different and provide us with such laughter and discussion.. It's good to know we can share ideas and what works and doesn't and see what people enjoy in different residences. We have a large number
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Forum | Michael: Good Morning Everyone, Starting February 7th, I...
://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-get-reluctant-residents-to-attend-activities/5980/ You need to find out what the residents like to do and what they are capable of doing look in their chart talk to them use observation There is no sense having a calendar which people don’t like or can’t Do Susan Activity Director Hi
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Forum | Linda: HI, how would I write this paragraph objectively? ...
of himself and is at risk. thanks. solange Hi Linda, I would try to explain why Richard is reluctant to accept assistance. People often react with fear or anger when they think their interests are threatened. How about this: "Richard has been diagnosed with early stage dementia and he is rather angry
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Forum | EUGENE: Hello everyone I have a new job as a Rec Aide at...
a program would be nice. Thank You in advance Susan Activity Director Hi Eugene It would be helpful to know the level of function physical and mental of the residence you will be working with Is this an all day program?? There are many ideas on Golden Carers If you give me a little more information I can steer you in the right direction Thanks
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Forum | Maria: I work in an aged care facility. What would you...
you https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-write-progress-notes/3299/ https://www.goldencarers.com/12-tips-for-writing-progress-notes/5442/ I like to start a note with something positive Is there anything this resident likes to do?? What have you tried to do with the resident?? Here is another article that may help you get the resident involved https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-get-reluctant-residents-to-attend-activities&...
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Forum | Rachelle: Hi Everyone! I work on the assisted living floor ...
Activities Hi Everyone! I work on the assisted living floor of a retirement residence and I am looking for ideas for bulletin boards that can stay up for more than one month and still be relevant with all the activities and holidays within the months it stays up. Any ideas or links are helpful
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Forum | Katreena: hi there, I am wanting to know if anyone has a...
capable getting to and from the Activity Do they need reminders How many residents are we talking about I always had staff to help me I will be writing an article about getting reluctant residents to an activity Be on the lookout for it Molly Activity Professional & Writer I would always make sure to talk
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