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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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Vocabulary Synonyms Quiz #2
How good is your vocabulary? Tick the best synonyms for these words.
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Bird Seed Wreath
Attract birds to your backyard this Spring!
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This Day in History for Seniors: May
A reminiscing magazine for every day in May! Enjoy the next edition of the popular 'This Day in History' series with historical trivia, jokes, quotes and biographies!
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8 Activities for World Migratory Bird Day
Here are some activity ideas for celebrating World Migratory Bird Day!
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Words starting with M Quiz #2
The answers to this quiz all start with the letter M!
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Milky Way Quiz
Our Earth is a blue 'ball' circling in space; a wondrous and enigmatic place that scientists have been studying for thousands of years. How much do you know about our Milky Way?
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Turtles Word Search
A turtle themed word search
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Memorial Day Word Search
A Memorial Day themed word search
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Interesting Trivia about Cranes (Birds)
Cranes are eye-catching and graceful birds. There are at least fifteen species of cranes distributed over five continents except Antarctica and South America. Here is some interesting trivia about cranes!
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Rhyming Riddles #13
All the answers to this quiz rhyme with the word COOL
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Words starting with N Quiz
The answers to this quiz all start with the letter N!
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Implicit and Explicit Bias in Senior Care
We all have implicit and explicit biases that we bring with us into the workplace. These biases whether intentional or not can have profound effects on the quality of care we provide and the resulting quality of life for persons living in aged care.
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Homemade Sugar Scrub
DIY Sugar Scrub! Naturally removes dead skin and leaves skin soft and glowing.
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The Magic of Being Silly
You know how you feel after a great laugh? The residents you serve don’t get the chance to laugh like that much in their senior years. Bring some playfulness and giggles to your community by giving yourself permission to be a bit silly.
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AFL Footy Tripping 2019
Footy Tipping for 2019 AFL includes scoring sheet.
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Famous Irish People
I have put together a list of famous Irish people - there are alot more than on my list, but it hopefully will be a good conversation starter!
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What is Ireland Famous For?
I found some information about what people think Ireland is famous for (with some added interesting facts!) Hopefully a good conversation starter!
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Guess the Word Whiteboard Game
Guess the words as they are uncovered, letter by letter.
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St Patricks Day Bunting
Create socialisation and simulate conversation, maybe even an Irish joke or two!
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Scarves on Handles - Exercise Activity
We're always looking for exercise ideas that are not too strenuous. We had some light, pretty scarves that I attached to cut-down flyswats! By leaving a small circle of swat mesh, I zigzagged the scarves to the flyswat.
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Movie Star Bingo
I have used this game around the Oscars / Acadamey Awards time. It includes 12 playing cards with movies star headshots and call card pictures. This really gets the residents involved and talking
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How Technology is Improving Senior Care
The healthcare sector is going through unprecedented change at the moment, mainly due to digital disruption. Technology can improve the way we care for the senior generation in a multitude of ways, whether it’s ensuring safety, top-notch medical care or assisting in independent living.
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Song Lyrics from Around the World
This is a list of songs and their words that I have collaborated from google of many songs from around the world...there are some that I have missed and would be interested to know what others you would include. Enjoy!
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This Day in History for Seniors: April
A reminiscing magazine for every day in April! Enjoy the next edition of the popular 'This Day in History' series with historical trivia, jokes, quotes and biographies!
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Short Story - The Runaway Train
In November 2018, BHP was forced to deliberately derail a runaway train loaded with iron ore in Western Australia. The driver had been inspecting an issue with the loaded train when it started moving by itself. This is a gripping news event to share with residents!
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10 Ways to Celebrate Arbor Day
Most countries have a designated date to celebrate trees by planting and learning more about them. This is a wonderful theme for a celebration. Celebrate for a few hours or make it an all-day party!
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Poem: The Way Through the Woods
A beautiful poem by Rudyard Kipling to share.
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All About Trees Quiz
This quiz features many well-known trees from around the world.
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Tree Reminiscing: What is a tree good for?
Prompt your clients to talk about the benefits of trees. Give them clues and encourage them to elaborate on their experiences.
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Shakespeare: The Tempest - Short Summary
'The Tempest' is considered to be Shakespeare’s final play. Summaries of Shakespeare’s plays do not do justice to the beautiful and poetic language he uses, however they help to understand his stories.
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Playhouses in the Elizabethan Era
Playhouses in the Elizabethan Era, also called the Tudor Era, were a popular form of entertainment. In those days, it was quite a different affair.
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Shakespeare's Sonnets
Here are 3 beautiful sonnets written by Shakespeare, including the well known:
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
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Word Ladder #11
Follow instructions with clues to go from 'Give' to 'Take'. Start at the bottom of the page.
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Compound Words Brain Game #3
Match the compound Words by drawing a line from the first column to the second.
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April Trivia
Here is some fun trivia about the month of April!
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Portable Activity Ideas to Reach Every Resident, Everyday
Not every resident attends group activities, and it can be a serious struggle to find ways to get them engaged with recreation. Intentionally curated carts and baskets can increase your reach and keep your residents happily active.
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What goes in here?
Quizzes are Great. But not everyone knows the answers. Suggest a well-known recipe and go around the circle and get the clients to share a thought.
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Aurora Borealis Experience
I bought an Aurora Northern Lights Projector and blacked out the windows with cardboard and turned the main light off. A brilliant sensory experience
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Welsh Quiz and Sing-a-long
I have put together few easy(ish) questions about Wales! Also, we have a sing-along at the end of our sessions, so have put Tom Jones, Delilah lyrics on Powerpoint Enjoy!
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Flower Bingo
A 'Flower' themed bingo game!
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Travel Bingo
A 'Travel' themed bingo game!
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10 Ways to Embrace Cultural Diversity in Your Workplace
In today's world, with an ever-expanding demographic of residents entering long term care homes, it is critical to develop strategies that promote diversity and inclusion.
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Saint Patrick's Day Bingo
A St. Patrick's Day themed bingo!
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Sightseeing Bingo
A 'Sightseeing' themed bingo!
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Hollywood Stars Bingo
A beautiful Hollywood Stars themed bingo!
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Under the Sea Bingo
An 'Under the Sea' themed bingo!
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Something Someone Somewhere
An activity for creating conversation and also reminiscing. Can be done 1-2-1 or in a group.
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15 Ways to Practise Self Care and Avoid Burnout
You spend your workday caring for others. In between all that, you complete paperwork, make staff schedules and decorate the community room for the next party. Then, you head home to care for your family. One important question - who takes care of you?
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St Patrick's Day Bingo
A St Patricks Day Day themed Bingo!
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St Patrick's Day Bingo for Dementia
A St Patricks Day Day themed Bingo for Dementia!
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Hidden Equations Number Search #6
Enjoy maths? Why not have a go at this hidden equations number search!
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Words starting with M Quiz
The answers to this quiz all start with the letter M!
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Meet the Amazon Rainforest Creatures
Some fascinating animals live in the Amazon Rainforest - learn more about some of them here!
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For Giggles
Short and sweet jokes to share!
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Journeys of my Life
I printed off the attached foot template and passed around the group. I asked them write down any countries they had visited in their life/or worked there...
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Lucky Dog Card Game
I’ve been playing this game for many years. Residents can relate to cards as a lifeskill which makes it more enjoyable.
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Oh Soldier Soldier Song Reenactment
Print out the words to 'Oh soldier won't you marry me'. Put out clothing according to the song, coat, boots hat, gloves and the volunteer puts these on as the song is sung.
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This Day in History for Seniors: March
A reminiscing magazine for every day in March! Enjoy the popular 'This Day in History' series with historical events, jokes, quotes, biographies and more!
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Amazon Rainforest Facts & Trivia
The world celebration of forests on March 21 seeks to raise awareness on a wide range of benefits that sustainably managed forests can contribute to our lives. The Amazon is the world's largest and most diverse tropical rainforest. Here are some interesting facts and trivia about the Amazon.
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How to Celebrate Saint David's Day
St David's is celebrated in many countries around the world where the Welsh have immigrated. Despite St. David being a Christian, this celebration involves the culture and tradition of Wales. Clients from any religious denomination may find this celebration interesting.
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Saint David Facts & Trivia
Saint David was a sixth-century missionary who spread the word of Christianity across Wales. He is the patron saint of Wales.
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Saint David Short Biography
St David is the patron saint of Wales, whose saint's day is celebrated annually on 1 March.
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Truck Sayings & Slogans
When commuting on highways we see all sorts of different vehicles. Some of them have sentences or slogans displayed. Here are some inspirational, cheeky, comic phrases found on vehicles.
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Words starting with L Quiz
The answers to this quiz all start with the letter L!
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Bunco Dice Game for Seniors
Bunco, pronounced "Bunk-Oh", is a fun dice game that encourages socialization. It's based on luck, has a simple rule set, and uses some math skills.
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Find the Hidden Objects - Schoolyard
Find the hidden objects in this lovely schoolyard illustration!
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Train Your Brain Tangram Puzzle
Work on Visual-Spatial, Short Term Memory, and Communication
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Finish the Nursery Rhymes
Sing the next line of these nursery rhymes!
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Finish the well-known Proverbs
Finish well-known proverbs in this activity!
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How to Manage Aggressive Behavior
Providing care to residents with aggressive behavior can be extremely challenging. Considering the number of residents we work with and the close living quarters they live in, we will at times be faced with someone who is unhappy no matter what lengths we take to care for them.
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Creative art with fruit
This activity was fun and social and it also encouraged talking about healthy foods.
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Sequence Card Game
Another fun card game to play with your residents!
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Pass the Haggis
Play some Scottish music and pass the Haggis around the room as in Pass the parcel. When the music stops ask a question from the Scottish/ Burns night quiz.
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