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Forum | Vanessa : I would like any ideas for activities in an Aged...
and practicality. Activities such as puzzles, singing, painting, colouring, carpet bowling, cooking, collage, gardening and many others are a good starting point. Best wishes. Talita Here is a category dedicated to dementia on the website: https://www.goldencarers.com/dementia/ Here is a good article to get
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Forum | Kiaharnie: hey there i am looking for some activities to do...
Can you do a cooking demo for them.keep it simple and short.cookies etc are good. Angela Cooking is great l do pike lets or pancakes with all the trimmings always a big hit a great sensory and reminiscing activity Kelly Activity Director We have Yahtzee tables, Brain Games, Anagrams games, You
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Forum | Jane: to use aromatherapy in aged care do you have to...
is still in its infancy. Enquire with your manager whether you may take on this activity. Best wishes. Maria In the facility that I'm work only allow Lavender for aroma Therapy and sorbolene for massage...the rest is cooking condiments. Can you give a good sensore room in Sydney West where one can visit to take ideas from. Thank you Maria
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Forum | Stacey: Hi i am a daycare officer for 9 adults with...
activities they will do is crafts. Due to covid we are stuck in and i feel like we are on repeat and getting bored of the same things. Please if anyone has any suggestions We play bingo Wii games Board games Flower arrangements Baking/cooking A lot of crafts We have seated exercise and have pamper
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Forum | Lisa J: I am working with a wonderful lady who is in her...
caring for her family or teaching. She does not like arts and crafts, games or puzzles. I am trying to spike interest in cooking, walking outdoors, trivia and riddles and such. I can tell that she is used to many hours of watching television and I am trying to limit our time with that. Any suggestions
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Forum | Marie: Our facility is appears so clinical and hospital...
residents playing activities, frame them and set them around the community. My residents and their families love it. Change out the pictures monthly if you can. stephen create homey areas. tv area (find an old the box kind then replace the inside with a new 1) have a cooking program/bring children
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Forum | Deb: Hello everyone, I work in aboriginal aged care...
Diversional Therapist Hi Deb, aborigines are known for the poor diet they live by (even though under care they eat a good diet). Is it feasible to have a cooking session and introduce them to some new food? You could try to involve them in the process; peeling, washing, and cutting. Also, enhance physical
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Forum | Thuocla: Hi! I have been an Activity Coordinator at a 50...
Toba Hi! I have been an Activity Coordinator at a 50 bed Seniors Lodge now for 4 1/2 years and love it! I have observed that I get the greatest gathering cooperation when there is food included and I was contemplating whether any of you have thoughts for nourishment for inspecting, or simply yummy
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Forum | Kathy: Does anyone have any resources to order...
for adults with cognitive deficiencies. I especially need some new ideas for the Socialization group. Any ideas would be appreciated. Love this site! Solange Diversional Therapist Hi Kathy. I assume your memory group's main activity is reminiscing. We have some great reminiscing themes like School
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Forum | Barb: Good afternoon everyone. Just wanting to see...
Recreation Therapist Barb Great tactile and dexerity work out Make clay roses No firing they dry like crockery Baking soda Oil Food colouring Google recipe no cooking Use bbq skewers as stems Susan Activity Director Hi Linda Thank you for this idea Shirley Activities Painting a snowmen. and making
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