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Pot Luck Quiz 12

Try your luck with this Pot Luck Quiz!

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Split Pairs Quiz

Have fun with this split pairs quiz!

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Three Clues - What Do They Have In Common?

What do the three things in each line have in common?

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14 Ways to Improve Family Communication During the Pandemic

Families and other visitors are more 'out of the loop' with their loved one's care now that coronavirus visitation restrictions are commonplace across the globe. Learn how to keep them feeling connected with their loved ones and with your team.

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Cowboys PowerPoint Quiz and Activity

Enjoy the attached PowerPoint: History of Cowboys including a Quiz and Cowboy Code. Have fun with the Cowboy Wordsearch & Jokes!

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Paper Quilling

I recently tried paper quilling with my residents and they really enjoyed it!

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Silhouette Pictures

This was a very sucessful activity! So much fun and great for residents that don't want to join in with group activities and also ones that are in bed, just attach the picture to a clip board and help/guide them with placing the stickers.

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I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself a Letter Singalong & Exercise

Here is a really enjoyable singalong that incorporates some gentle exercises.

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Make Your Own Bookmarks

Here is an easy peasy activity that everyone can participate in -- hand colored bookmarks!

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The Yellow Quiz

This quiz is all about the color yellow!

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Newsletter Template - September 2020

Here is a customizable newsletter template for September 2020 in WORD format. Two versions are provided: multi-page and 1-page. Enjoy!

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DIY Noughts and Crosses

Noughts & Crosses This is such a great game its quick, fun, using fine motor skills, mental stimulation, can be used one on one or as I have made 3 we can have 6 residents socially interacting with each other.

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Christmas in July Jokes

Some cute Christmas jokes to share! Thanks for sharing Gwyneth!

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Cowboys Wordsearch

A cowboy themed wordsearch to enjoy!

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Compound Words Brain Game #4

Join the words using the clues provided!

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Chocolate Wordsearch

A chocolate themed word search!

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September Birthdays

Every week I put together a Powerpoint of birthdays. These September birthdays are this week (week beg 16 Sept).  I give them clues and the initials and before reveal the famous birthday, let them guess!

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Halloween Word Game

This game can be played as a pen and paper game individually, or in pairs, or as a group activity on  a black board/white board.  The answsers to the following clues can all be found in the letters of HALLOWEEN.

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Pyramids Wordsearch

A pyramids themed word finder!

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Tulips Wordsearch

A tulip themed word finder!

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This Day in History for Seniors: September

A reminiscing magazine for every day in September! Enjoy the next edition of the popular 'This Day in History' series with historical trivia, jokes, quotes and biographies!

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It Happened in September Quiz

This quiz is all about things relating to September. It includes historical events and trivia. It's tricky and informative and will promote much discussion!

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Cartoon Characters Matching Game

This quiz featuring cartoon and comic book characters of yesteryear will stimulate conversation and reminiscing.

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Gratitude Day Wreath

This is a lovely activity for a group setting however if physical distancing protocols are still in place, deliver the materials in kits a few days before Gratitude Day so residents can make individual wreaths.

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Library Sensory Stimulation Inspiration

The quiet of a local library and the feeling of settling in to enjoy a good book can be comforting to many of your residents. Tap into the magic of literature by trying out a sensory kit inspired by the library.

Memorable Slogans For Reminiscing

Some of the following advertisements may not be known in your country. Skip them and add your own with the help of residents.

Tailgate Social

Tailgating season typically starts with the first football game, though baseball fans are known to tailgate before games as well.

11 Assisted Living Week Activities

The 2020 theme for Assisted Living Week, which runs September 13-19 in America, is “Caring Is EssentiAL”. We love this theme as it reminds all of us that our roles in senior care are essential and crucial everyday, but especially during the days of COVID-19.

Baseball Quiz

It’s America’s pastime and can bring together the country in the midst of war, chaos, or even the coronavirus pandemic. While baseball season sure looked different this year, it’s always okay to celebrate with a bit of trivia and reminiscing.

Classical Music Word Finder

September is Classical Music Month in the US and what better way to celebrate than with a word finder related to all things classical? See how many words you can find as well as how many tunes you can hum while searching.

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20 Creative Ways to Hydrate the Elderly in Senior Care

Dehydration can cause serious complications for older adults. Make Activities a part of your community’s push for better hydration with our tips and tricks.

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Suction Cup Bird & Humming Bird Feeders

We alternated bird and humming bird feeders and within a day or two the birds were just having a feast.  What a great pleasant distraction for our clients.

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Tulips from Amsterdam Singalong & Exercise

Sitting in a comfortable chair, sing, exercise, whistle, smile, use scarves, or anything your body feels like doing to the music of Tulips from Amsterdam.

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We are connected Project

We are currently working on a We Are Connected project. Each client fills in a puzzle piece and then we piece together our puzzle.

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How to Create a Calm Environment for Memory Care

Your memory care unit is a busy place, bustling with resident, staff, and visitor activity. Unfortunately, too much stimulation can create an emotionally unhealthy environment for residents. Here’s how to keep things calm.

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Body & Health Quiz

Enjoy this body and health themed quiz!

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Armchair Travel to India

This comprehensive armchair travel activity includes everything you need for a full day of travel to INDIA! Fact files, trivia, quizzes, music, food, posters, craft and more! We hope you enjoy the INDIA travelog!

Indian Food Word Search

An Indian food themed word finder to enjoy!

India Quiz

A fun quiz all about India!

Card Concentration

I'm always trying to find relatable activities for our residents that have Alzhiemers. A deck of cards can go a long ways in creating some successful activities for both the men and women.

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India Fact File

An attractive one-page fact file all about India. Print, distribute and discuss!

India Bunting Templates

Bunting templates for decoration in the colors of the Indian flag!

India Travel Posters

India travel posters - a great way to decorate the room for an Indian theme day!

15 Snippets of Indian Trivia

Learn about India with this trivia page!

India Landmark Posters

Posters of some of the amazing landmarks and monuments in India

Louis Armstrong and Others Sing Along - Instrumental and Song

Louis Armstrong and Others Sing Along - Instrumental and Song

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A Happy Singalong - When You're Smiling

Des O Connor has a lovely happy smiling face, our clients love this song, his singing is happy and infectious and by the end of the song everyone is smiling and happy, that's a wonderful feeling.

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Sewing Machine Twiddle Muff Sleeve

Twiddle Muff Sleeve used for Non Pharmacological Intervention

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World Chocolate Day Fun Facts

Fun Fact sheet for World Chocolate Day.

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Newsletter Template - August

Here is a newsletter template for August 2020 in WORD format. So easy to edit and customize!

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Short Story: The Disappearance of the Mona Lisa

The true story of the dissapearance of the Mona Lisa!

Who Am I? August Birthdays

Guess who these famous people of yesteryear are - all born in August!! A fun reminiscing activity.

10 More Activities for Residents in Isolation in August

Facilitate these activities to support residents in isolation in August

Back to School Word Search

In August, it's back-to-school season in parts of the globe, which makes it the perfect time to remember the excitement of zipping your new backpack and walking into your new classroom.

Jokes - Children's Thoughts

CHILDRENS THOUGHTS (you don't know what they are going to say next)

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It Happened in August Quiz

This quiz is all about things relating to August. It includes historical events and trivia. It's tricky and informative and will promote much discussion!

Childhood Games Reminiscing

Use these questions to start a reminiscing conversation about summertime games residents may have played as children.

This Day In History For Seniors: August

A reminiscing magazine for every day in August! Enjoy the next edition of the popular 'This Day in History' series with historical trivia, jokes, quotes and biographies!

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Canada Day Poster #3

A poster for Canada Day!

Canada Day Poster #2

A poster for Canada Day!

Canada Day Poster #1

A poster for Canada Day!

International Beer Day Quiz 2

Here's amother fun beer quiz to celebrate International Beer Day in August!

Numbers Quiz

All the answers to this quiz are numbers!

Guess the Surnames Quiz

Have fun guessing the surnames of these famous people!

Dog Days of Summer Social

The “dog days of summer” are the hot and humid days that stretch out in the middle of summer. Celebrate these hot and lazy days with a social for your residents.

A Day at the Beach Sensory Kit Inspiration

Everyone loves a day at the beach, and this theme is perfect for sensory stimulation kits.

Hang the Song Man

I have used this activity with long term care residents and memory care residents. Very Simple!

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Ice Cream Sandwiches to Try

Did you know August 2 is Ice Cream Sandwich Day in the U.S.?

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3 Benefits of Video Games for Seniors

You can install games on all platforms these days, from your phone, computer, laptop, tablet, you can buy dedicated consoles like an xBox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch. Some TVs even come with games. Here are 3 positive aspects of gaming for seniors!

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Movie Titles with Colours in Them

Guess the following movie titles where all the missing words are colours. Can be read out loud or written on a white board. Give clues when necessary.

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Rat Pack Singalong: Instrumental and Song

Stimulate the mind and memories through music. For each song there is an instrumental versión and then the sung versión.

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Summertime Bingo

Summertime bingo with 16 cards, calling cards start on page 17. Enjoy!

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Word Meaning Game

Here is a simple word game to enjoy with a small group of residents.

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The Power of an Apology

We all make mistakes and it is vital to acquire the ability to recognize our own mistakes. When misunderstandings get out of hand, an apology is the most effective way of restoring trust.

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The Laughing Policeman Sing-Along

LAUGHTER - You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing (Michael Pritchard).

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Royal Quiz - Queen's Offical Birthday

I have put together a quick Royal Quiz for us to use on the Queen's offical birthday on 13th of June.

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General Knowledge Slideshow Quiz

Using visuals to prompt memory and experience the world around us makes for a stimulating interactive activity.

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5 Best Practice Documentation Habits

If you didn’t document it, it didn’t happen. Even if you’ve only been working in senior care for a few months, you have probably heard this saying.

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Traveling Light

This game can be played individually, or in pairs as a pen and paper game, or as a group activity on a board.

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Conquest of Everest -29th May 1953

Mount Everest was first successfully climbed on 29th May 1953. Remember this special anniversary with a wide-ranging and comprehensive activity pack. Just pick and choose what you want to use.

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Armchair Travel to France

This comprehensive armchair travel activity includes everything you need for a full day of travel to FRANCE! Fact files, trivia, quizzes, music, food, posters, craft and more! We hope you enjoy the FRANCE travelog!

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Old Wives Tales #2 - True or False?

Can you guess which old wives tales are true and which are false?

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Optical Illusion Fun

Enjoy some mind-bending fun with these optical illusions!

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Dip Tasting Sensory Activity

A delicious sensory experience for seniors!

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I have lost my underwear Sing-Along

I play this funny song on the piano to our clients to the tune of Bye Bye Blackbird. You can also listen on YouTube.

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France Bunting Templates

Bunting templates for decoration in the colors of the French flag!

A Feast of Fun Food Quiz

A feast of fun! A food themed quiz to enjoy!

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Words Starting with AIR Quiz

Have fun with this 'air' themed quiz!

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Split Pairs Quiz

Quick answers required!

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France Fact File

An attractive one-page fact file all about France. Print, distribute and discuss!

Community Scrapbook Quilt

As a 1:1 activity, I visit each resident and we make a paper quilt square. We attach them all together and eventually when we have restrictions lifted, we can all enjoy the "quilt" we made together. I call it the "We are in this Together Quilt".

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Logo Trivia & Quiz

Can you guess the company names represented by these logos?

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Father's Day Poster #3

A poster for Father's Day!

France Travel Posters

Posters of famous French tourist destinations!

Father's Day Poster #2

A poster for Father's Day!

Father's Day Poster #1

A poster for Father's Day!

France Landmark Posters

Posters of some of the most famous monuments in France!

Calendar Girl - Neil Sedaka

I think we all need a bit of love at the moment - Calendar Girl will give us that! Join in and sing the Chorus, let your bodies do the talking-if you hands want to clap, clap them, if your toes want to tap, tap them, if your arms want to sway, sway them - ENJOY YOURSELVES.

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Fast Food Trivia Quiz

This is a front and back quiz that includes the answers on the sidebar.

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Foam Flowers

These are really pretty and make a nice keepsake!

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