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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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Forum | Sandy: Hi there, I need to start the cooking session,...
Lifestyle Coordinator Hi there, I need to start the cooking session, can anyone please help me with how to do the risk assessment...... Solange Diversional Therapist Hi Sandy, food-borne illnesses in long-term care facilities are not uncommon (gastroenteritis). Although it is impossible
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Forum | Pam: Does anyone do small club groups( I know social...
Activity Director Does anyone do small club groups( I know social distancing with the groups) and your regular activities each day? If you do, how do you plan the times? Example cooking club during the day with your 2 regular group activities also the same day. I am trying to plan more activities
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Forum | Corrie: I am the Activity Director at a Nursing facility, ...
, ( balloons ), quiz time, reminiscing time, Cooking with the residents ( their ideas for what to cook are run each week) , awesome art and craft - watercolour painting, freestyle, cardmaking, knitting, papier-mâché, ( paddlepop sticks are cheap and the ideas are endless). Try Pinterest for more activity
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Forum | Jennifer : I just started last week in a SNF as an...
‘Role Playing’; scrip everyday situations for them to play: Make cards with short sentences like riding a bike, exercising, driving a car, cooking, lighting a camping fire, singing, playing the piano, etc. Each person takes a card and role plays that card. https://www.goldencarers.com/name-the-vegetable-quiz/4270/ https://www.goldencarers.com/name-the-carpentry-tools/5200/ Susan Activity Director Great ideas Brookdale and S...
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Forum | Melinda: Does anyone have ideas of group activities that...
as the instructor know that they need to be descriptive. Even cooking groups as long as you are able to assist in the adaptations - like assisting in stirring by placing the bowl and spoon in their hands. Here is a great article with 20 activities for the visually impaired https://www.goldencarers.com/20
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Forum | Julie: Hi, I am currently brand new to the world of...
an existing activity from the Activity Program and turn it into a 4 week exciting Tournament. - Throw a theme party - Have a cooking session to cook a delicious, decadent soup with a recipe from the 1930s or 1940s. - Provide personalized experiences for clients (head, shoulder massage, reading
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Forum | Michelle: Hi everyone I thought I should introduce myself. ...
and downs in all professions. Just change your activity program. It would help if you were to ask residents what they prefer. Give them alternative activities to pick; riddles, table games, quizzes, cooking, ball games, craft, and others. Hang in there, you are just going through a low phase; you will be fine! Diane Activity Coordinator Thanks for reply and being so positive and words of encouragement
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Forum | Darlene: I am looking for an efficient and organized way...
Director I am looking for an efficient and organized way to do shopping ( grocery, office supplies, etc) and inventory control at my facility. I am planning to address this issue with the cooking staff at our center next week. Any ideas or practical tips you can share to streamline the process
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Forum | Jenny: Hi, does anyone have any good suggestions for St...
, for the afternoon, we also have a entertainer playing the piano. Kymberly Activities Coordinator I've bought red foiled chocolate hearts that are fairly cheap. As well as singing along to the ol' time favourite love songs - they love 'we'll meet again" Janelle Recreation Therapist I have invited all the married
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