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Forum | Katherine: Hi all, I was hoping I could get some...
in your new role! Susan Activity Director Wow Katherine It sounds like you are trying very hard But this population can be difficult Oh I like to do music with this type of group Music is good because it uses many parts of the brain I do not sing well but I am sure some of your residents do What age
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Forum | Claire: Hi All, For all the UK Royal Family Lovers . ...
are planing on having a fish and chip lunch with ice cream for pudding and you cant forget the music! Jean Activities Coordinator I have bought a life size cardboard cutout of the queen and will get the residents to stand beside it, take a photo of them and give them the photo as a 'keep sake' Susan Activity Director Hi Jean What a great idea Thank you for sharing it
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Forum | Ashley: My facility is about to open a LTC facility. I am ...
routine? i.e., Would you rather have 1:1 and in-room activities or would you like to be invited to all events? Are you a morning person? Or a night owl? Ask "What types of activities do you enjoy?" and create a checklist of all the activity categories: Exercise/Sports Music Art Spiritual/Religous
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Forum | Kathie: Hi, I have been sending out paper based activity...
Activity Director I like to think about music I like this activity that Gwyneth suggested https://www.goldencarers.com/finish-the-song-line-quiz/6549/ You could print this out and send it also look at my idea about changing the lyrics and see what the residents can come up with Susan Activity Director Hi
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Forum | Marija: Hi everyone. I would really use your assistance....
. The home is consisted of two parts, so I need to engage arround 30 people, some in later stages of dementia. What I find particulary hard is getting them involved in group activities, it is easier to do one to one visits. They generally enjoy music, listening to music and singalongs but I would
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Forum | Maggie: Morning everyone, im looking for ideas for any...
/ and this too https://www.goldencarers.com/15-activities-for-late-stage-alzheimers-disease/4640/ Renee I would look at Teepa Snow's trainings to help educate your staff more on Dementia. They are excellent. What did your residents once enjoy? Did they like music, if so singing. Did they enjoy getting
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Forum | Jennifer: Hello, Has anyone heard of/used a program called...
Activities Coordinator Hello, Has anyone heard of/used a program called It’s Never 2 Late (IN2L)? It’s a computer system full of games, reminiscing prompts, music, travel activities, etc. My company is thinking of getting it but isn’t sure if it’s worth the price. Does anyone use other technology
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Forum | Jessica : Hi everyone Im after help! I start as an...
were put on duty without training. But don't panic; be kind, compassionate and patient to your clients while finding your way. Gather a group of clients each morning and use activities involving music, sing-along, ball games, quizzes. Soon enough you will get to know them well to make assessments
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Forum | Jean: Im looking for advice, guidance or ideas to fill...
are in the lounge to engage in and recommended the use of headphones on all tablets and music related activities. The lounge is now quieter and more peaceful. Thanks to all who shared ideas etc. Susan Activity Director Wow that sounds great Jean hopefully will continue If Not you can reevaluate again Thanks for sharing I wish you continued success
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Forum | Pb: I am short staffed on Sundays and our cnas are...
(lifestyle) set up the day before and have it all ready for the carers to do. Our morning and afternoon tea is served by kitchen staff. Our residents are quite happy with this as we also promote that it is 'family time'! with families. Susan Director of Activities We set up music videos/sing-a-longs
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