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9 Principles of the Montessori Approach for Dementia Care
People living with dementia deserve to live to their full potential, with meaningful activities and the right support to achieve maximum engagement in social and leisure pursuits.
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Vanishing Culture - The Kingdom of Mustang
Hidden by the Himalayas in one of the most remote corners of the world lies Mustang, an ancient forbidden kingdom. This pure and ancient culture, considered the best preserved medieval city in the world, is facing a cultural overhaul that could see the loss of ancestral skills and crafts as well as their language.
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Funny Short Stories #3
Here are three funny short stories to share: The Farmer, Married Four Times, The Frog
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Build a Word Tree - Word Association
This is an Activity that has been very popular with all my Clients. It is a simple but very effective Word Association game, I call, Build a Word Tree!
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Seaside photography
We took a small group of residents living with Dementia to the seaside and gave them disposable cameras and asked them to take pictures of things that make the seaside special. We got them developed and we often look at them and discuss the day out.
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Limericks
I have recently joined Golden Carers and wanted to start by giving something back. Here are some limericks that I wrote this morning, I hope that they might be of use to some. Thank you for all your great ideas and inspiration.
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D Day Invasion Quiz
To commemorate the anniversary of the historic attack on German-occupied Europe.
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Target Letter Game 1
How many words can you make with the letters in the square?
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Funny Short Stories #2
Here are three funny short stories to share: The Policeman, The Poacher and Senior Special!
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Word Ladder #12
Number 12 in our word ladder series! A fun and stimulating brain activity for the elderly.
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Rhyming Riddles #15
All the answers to this quiz rhyme with the word PHONE
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Fun and Lively Math Group Games for the Elderly
Each group of residents is different in their abilities, likes, and dislikes. The trick is to offer math activities that are fun, stimulating, and failure-free. Here are two fabulous group math activities that are easily adapted!
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Remembering Judy Garland
I have put together a Powerpoint of slides about Judy Garland which I am going to show my group next week. It has a bit about her life, some interesting facts and one of her quotes.
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Tips for Working With a Challenging Supervisor
We have all encountered a challenging supervisor at least once in our careers. Whether you feel your supervisor is mean, unrealistic, or demanding, going into work can start to feel like a major chore. Learn how to work together by following a few of our tips, and make going to work fun (or at least tolerable) again.
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Mosaic coloring activities-Fox
The next installment in our mosaic coloring activities - a sly fox!
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Split Words - Friendship
Train your semantic memory, stay sharp, and stimulate your visual skills!
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Client - Eco Map
When we have a new Client attend our Day Respite Centre I use the Eco Map idea as a great way to gather useful information specific to the Client. This activity is very useful for our Clients living with Dementia or have STML.
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Summer Fun Words Word Search
Here is a word Search using summertime words!
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This Day in History for Seniors: July
A reminiscing magazine for every day in July! Enjoy the next edition of the popular 'This Day in History' series with historical trivia, jokes, quotes and biographies!
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Words starting with Con
The answers to this quiz all start with the letters CON!
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D-Day Presentation
It was D-Day on 6 June 1944 - I have put a presentation together and included some 'human' stories - as it happened 75 years ago. I have included some slides that look at how times have changed - shopping, how we communicate etc.
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Wear The Hat Tell The Story
Collect several types of head-dress: straw boater, police helmet, crown, sailor/pirate etc.
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Vocabulary Synonyms Quiz #4
How good is your vocabulary? Tick the best synonyms for these words.
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Fill-in the Blanks - Little Known Places of the World #2
There are so many places in the world we are not aware of; many of them are cultural and natural wonders! In focus: Lençóis Maranhenses, Brazil
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Fill-in the Blanks - Little Known Places of the World #1
There are so many places in the world we are not aware of; many of them are cultural and natural wonders! In focus: Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
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Funny Short Stories #1
Here are two funny short stories to share: The Roommate & The Miser
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Chocolate Pudding
An easy chocolate pudding recipe!
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Australian Place Names deriving from Aboriginal languages
Here is some trivia to share - translations for Australian suburbs and towns with Aboriginal names. Coolum, Dandenong, Bombala and more!
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Bringing Art to Life in Your Community
Contrary to some beliefs, everyone is indeed an artist. Learn how to foster a love of all types of art in your senior care community, and how to create a showcase that will quickly become a favorite annual event.
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Rhyming Riddles #14
All the answers to this quiz rhyme with the word RAIN
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Initials Whiteboard Quiz
Write up acronyms on the board and ask whether residents know what they stand for. To give this a humorous twist, help and encourage residents to make up other things the initial letters can stand for, such as: MYOB - Mary Yells Out "Bingo"!
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Guess the Catchphrase
This is on Powerpoint slides and I am going to do it as a 'shout out the answer' activity with my group. It is catchphrases from famous UK comedians, actors, gameshows etc. from 'yesteryear'.
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Film Quiz - Powerpoint
I have put together a Powerpoint Film Quiz. I ask people to shout out the answer before I display it.
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Autumn Guided Meditation
This meditation about Autumn and "change" assists the elderly to cope with the changes that are inevitable.
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Talk for Cultral Diversity Day
When looking for something to talk about for Cultural Diversity day I came upon Ann Morgan. It inspired me to look at different customs and rituals from around the world and give a talk to my residents about it.
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Finish the Proverbs #3
Can you finish these proverbs? A fun quick-fire quiz for seniors.
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10 Ways Technology is Improving Assisted Living
This article covers ten technologies that are likely to be a big part of assisted living in the coming years, as well as a few that can be used right now.
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Quirky Quiz - Powerpoint
This is a Powerpoint Quiz and the answers are not always straightforward - they have a twist to them!<
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Words starting with XYZ Quiz
The answers to this quiz all start with the letter: X, Y or Z!
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Maths Quiz #6
The next in our maths quiz series!
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Chair Exercises
They love the exercises and can't wait for me to get there. I highly recommend this for any of your seniors that are able to move in a chair.
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The Health Benefits of Silence in Senior Care
Have you ever left an event feeling exhausted and overstimulated? Our residents are often shuffled from one group activity to another, with little time for recuperating in between.
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Unscramble the Words - Dance Styles
Unscramble the following dance styles!
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Scrambled Springtime
Scrambled Springtime is a puzzle which could be used individually or within group settings.
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Words starting with W Quiz
The answers to this quiz all start with the letter W
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Poem - The Clock on the Wall
I came across this lovely poem which is about missing someone and how time passes. I asked one of my volunteers to read out to the group.
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Words starting with V Quiz
The answers to this quiz all start with the letter V!
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Mosaic Coloring Activities-Frog
The next installment in our mosaic coloring activities - a frog!
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Artist Impressions - Henri Lautrec - Jane Avril
Henri Toulouse was a French painter and illustrator. He is one of
the best-known painters of the post-impressionist period and stands in company with artists such as Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin.
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Maths Quiz #5
Number 5 in our maths quiz series!
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Find The Hidden Objects - Car Yard
Find the hidden objects in this car yard illustration!
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Name The Musical Instruments Visual Quiz
A visual quiz - see if you can name the musical instruments!
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8 Ways to Provide Armchair Travel Experiences
While your residents may not be able to explore different parts of the world in person, you can give them the next best thing - a full travel experience without leaving the activity room!
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Name the Car Logos Visual Quiz
A visual quiz - see if you can name the car brands featured. A great activity for the men!
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Words starting with U Quiz
The answers to this quiz all start with the letter U!
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Maths Quiz #4
Number 4 in our maths quiz series!
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21 Neurobic Exercises
Give your clients a boost with some simple neurobics brain exercises! These mini-mentals are equivalent to cross-training your brain!
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May Day Quiz - Powerpoint
I put together a Powerpoint quiz with all answers beginning with the letter "M". I do it as a "shout out" quiz, rather than writing answers down, but up to you how you play the quiz!
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Maths Quiz #3
The third installment of the fun maths quiz series!
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Musical Instruments Quiz
A musical instrument themed quiz!
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Musical Instrument Trivia
Some interesting musical instrument trivia to share!
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This Day in History for Seniors: June
A reminiscing magazine for every day in June! Enjoy the next edition of the popular 'This Day in History' series with historical trivia, jokes, quotes and biographies!
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Words starting with T Quiz
The answers to this quiz all start with the letter T!
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Finish the Proverbs #2
Can you finish these proverbs? A fun quick-fire quiz for seniors.
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Anagram Quiz #4
Rearrange the letters of each word to form another word using the clues!
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D-Day Veteran Stories - David Roulston
David Roulston's account of the day Winston Churchill arrived, amid stiff opposition, in Normany to show support for the troops.
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D-Day Veteran Stories - Bernard Jordan
The engaging story of Bernard Jordan, a WWII veteran who ‘broke out’ of his care home and escaped to Normandy for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
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D-Day Word Search
A D-Day themed word finder to commemorate the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II.
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U.S.A. Quiz
A general knowledge quiz about the United States of America.
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Famous Faces Quiz
Choose 10 famous faces from the past (40's 50's 60's) from the following genres and let residents have fun guessing who's who and reminisce the old days!
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True or False Quiz #4
Are the statements in this quiz true or false?
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Words starting with S Quiz
The answers to this quiz all start with the letter S!
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3 Ways to Practise Mindfulness with the Elderly
Offering meditation and other mindfulness activities like yoga or relaxation sessions are great ways to reduce stress and anxiety for seniors.
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Vocabulary Synonyms Quiz #3
How good is your vocabulary? Tick the best synonyms for these words.
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What Am I Quiz #3
A fun quiz for seniors that leads to discussion and reminiscing!
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5 Ways to Honor Residents by Validating Their Past
Make your residents feel special by honoring their pasts and talents with these activity ideas.
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Words starting with R Quiz
The answers to this quiz all start with the letter R!
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Hidden Equations Number Search #8
Enjoy maths? Why not have a go at this hidden equations number search!
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National Tea Day
Did you know in the UK on 21 April it is National Tea Day? I am doing a session next week with my group and have put together a couple of poems about tea and also a Thought for the Day!
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Gelli Plate Prints
Prints can be used to cover bulletin boards in rooms or cut to make greeting cards.
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How to Start a New Resident Welcome Program
New residents are a part of life for an Activity Professional. These new folks come through the doors feeling worried, dealing with serious pain, confusion, and other challenges. Here’s what you need to know to make sure everyone feels welcome and wanted.
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Words starting with Q Quiz
The answers to this quiz all start with the letter Q!
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Words starting with P Quiz
The answers to this quiz all start with the letter P!
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Anagram Quiz #3
Rearrange the letters of each word to form another word using the clues!
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Name the Carpentry Tools
Print the words and image pages, laminate and cut, then match the words with the image.
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ANZAC Day Picture Bingo
Play as normal bingo, except that you shuffle the picture cards and turn over to call out.
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Solve the Riddles #2
Put your brainpower to work and solve these mind-bending riddles!
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Words starting with O Quiz
The answers to this quiz all start with the letter O!
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World Book Day Poster 2
World Book Day Poster for printing.
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21 Questions - Famous People
I heard this on the radio recently and thought I would adapt it for my group. You are the quiz master and you tell the group that they have to guess the name of the famous person you have written on your card.
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Turntable Record Playing
We have a portable turntable and lots of records from back in the day, so I got a group of residents together for the afternoon. I gave them the choice of what they wanted to listen to but also chose a few to see if they could guess who was singing or what the song was called.
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Find The Hidden Objects - Library
Find the hidden objects in this Libary illustration!
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Artist Impression - Wassily Kadinsky
Wassily Kandinsky was born in Moscow and took up the study of art at age 30. A trained musician, he approached color with a musician’s sensibility.
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Hidden Equations Number Search #7
Enjoy maths? Why not have a go at this hidden equations number search!
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Pie Taquitos
Our people loved them, they had fun making them! A bit messy but worth it! So simple.
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Mosaic Coloring Activities - Seahorse
Mosaic coloring pages are a fun way to sharpen motor skills and release tension. Just like meditation, coloring allows us to switch off our brains from other thoughts and focus only on the moment. It is a calming and therapeutic pastime.
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Colour by Dice Game
This Roll the Dice Draw and Colour Activity pairs art with numbers to create a fun and creative game that everybody will love.
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Two of a kind massage
We learned this brief activity from the exercises of our wonderful drama therapist Danielle.
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Anagram Quiz #2
Rearrange the letters of each word to form another word using the clues!
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True or False Quiz #3
Are the statements in this quiz true or false?
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