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The Power of Touch in Senior Care
Touch is important for everyone; it is an essential part of our well-being. For the elderly, the healing power of human touch cannot be underestimated. Unfortunately, many seniors do not experience the simple act of touch on a daily basis.
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Which Transport is Faster
We had 4 tables named Trains, Boats, Planes and Cars.
I made 4 banners on sticks with the same names and gave these to 4 volunteers.1 Comment New Member Share
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7 Ways to Celebrate the FIFA World Cup
In 2018, Russia is hosting the World Cup! Celebrate one of the world's most popular sports for people of all ages!
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Guess the Footballer's Nickname
How many footballers' nicknames can you identify? Read either the names or nicknames and see if residents can guess the corresponding answer!
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Football World Cup Quiz
A fun quiz all about the history of the FIFA World Cup!
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Famous Football Teams Word Search
A football themed word search!
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Who Am I? Famous Footballer
I was part of the Brazilian National Team and helped Brazil win the World Cup in 1958 and 1962. Brazil never lost a match while fielding both myself and Pele.
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Dollar Tree Auction
We go to dollar tree or find things around our facility we don't use and auction the items off!
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Elderflower Cordial
I love to prepare seasonal recipes with our residents, and to prepare a cordial using fragrant elderflowers enables residents with varying skills to assist in this relatively easy task; it also provides a sense of the time of year, a reminiscence opportunity, and a social occasion - the big taste test!
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Intergenerational Activities: Making the most of our local community
A year ago we had a visit from a childcare provider who was looking to do some intergenerational activities.
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Air Drying Clay: Flower Pot Project
Our residents enjoyed this activity and were pleased with their project.
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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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4th of July Jell-o Dessert
A fun and delicious dessert to make with residents!
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Independence Day Sing-along
Celebrate Independence Day as a theme day, focusing on food, desserts, music, movies, and more!
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Opposites Word game
Have fun guessing the opposites to these words! There may be more than one correct answer.
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World Chocolate Day Quiz
How many types of chocolate bars can you name?
A fun 20 question quiz to test your chocolate knowledge!2 Comments
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Indoor Chair Volleyball
This is a great way to be active, integrate socially and have fun at the same time. Regular games of Chair Volleyball will increase flexibility and stamina!
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Jokes 4
Why isn't the Koala a real bear? Because he doesn't have the right koalifications!
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Uluru Word Search
Uluru, one of Australia’s most famous and immediately recognizable landmarks, is also known as 'Ayers Rock'. It is one of the most visited sites in Australia.
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Short Story: Bungaree - A Proud Aboriginal Australian
Bungaree was an Aboriginal Australian from the Kuringai people of the Broken Bay area, 3 miles north of Sydney. He came to prominence in 1798, when he accompanied Matthew Flinders on a coastal survey as an interpreter, guide, and negotiator with the local indigenous groups.
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Champagne and other French Inventions
The quote attributed to Perignon - "Come quickly, I am tasting the stars!" - is supposedly what Dom Pérignon said when he tasted the first sparkling champagne.
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Phrases in other Languages
Try downloading or printing a list of the most basic phrases in other languages, such as French, Italian, Spanish, or a language in some of your resident's first language. You will find that some of the residents are conversant in more languages than English!
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The amazing human body true or false
Wow your residents with these fun facts about the amazing human body they, and we live in.
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Karaoke Happy Hour
I put a karaoke video on a big tv screen and gave some of the residents microphones. They sang songs that they knew. Some just watched and enjoy the activity.
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National Reconciliation Week (Australia)
I have made a timeline of some of the events that have happened, which we can reflect with on the reconciliation journey
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4 Creative Activity Programming Ideas Residents will Love
Creativity and innovation in leisure pursuits is an exciting way to break the routine and even try something new!
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Springtime and History Quiz
This is a Quiz with the Questions on a piece of paper with images to illustrate each question.
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5 Ways to Improve Communication with people who have Hearing Loss
This article discusses some different ways we can adjust our communication style, both verbal and emotional, to make seniors with hearing loss feel comfortable.
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Find the Hidden Objects - Circus
Find the hidden objects in this lovely circus themed illustration!
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Mosaic coloring activities-Cow
The next installment in our mosaic coloring activities.
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Royal wedding theme morning
To celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle I have made a quick "Right Royal" quiz to have at our morning tea.
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5 Myths and Misconceptions About Dementia
Because so many people in care homes have dementia, many will assume that all the residents in need of care have dementia. However, this is not always the case, and leads to several common myths and misconceptions about dementia.
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USA State Flag Quiz
Print and Enjoy!
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Trivia and Games for International Nurses Day
To celebrate International Nurses day we had a morning tea and invited staff to tell their own stories. I also made a jigsaw puzzle from the attached skeleton. The other activity I did with them was to give each group the skeleton image with the names of the bones and had them draw a line to what bone they thought was correct.
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Royal Quiz
Our members love picture quizzes so there's plenty of images in here!
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Groups Quiz - People, Animals, Things
The following activity is a flow on from the quizzes that regularly appear in Golden Carers. I used this recently at a monthly residents' birthday party which encompasses many stages of dementia.
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12 Tips for Preventing Falls
For the elderly, quality of life can be significantly reduced following a fall. Although it is impossible to prevent all falls, there is much that can be done to reduce the risks.
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Mothers Day Bingo for Dementia Care
A Mother's Day themed bingo game for dementia care!
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Mothers Day Bingo
A Mother's Day themed bingo for seniors!
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Rhyming Riddles #7
All answers rhyme with the word SNEEZE
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True or False Quiz #2
Are these statements true or false?
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Cress Heads
Get some cups and stretch clean end of tights over them. Sprinkle with cress seeds and fill up with earth.
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Bird Types Matching Game
A matching game with trivia to stimulate conversation and cognitive functioning!
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Happy Mother's Day Poster with Flowers
Mother's Day Poster with Flowers for printing.
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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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The Letter J Quiz
All answers to this quiz start with the letter J!
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Weather Song Titles Quiz
Here is a fun music quiz of 20+ popular songs with weather conditions mentioned in the song titles.
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USA Quiz
Test your knowledge of the history and culture of United States of America!
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Listening Ideas for World Music Day
There are few things that unify people more than music. Whether you enjoy playing, listening, singing or dancing, take this opportunity to get to know new rhythms, melodies and instruments from people around the world and to listen to songs you haven't heard in a long time.
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True or False Quiz #1
Are the statements in this quiz true or false?
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Amazing Facts about Sea Turtles
In June we celebrate World Oceans Day and World Sea Turtle Day (June 16). Since one date complements the other, let’s get to know more about our amazing sea turtles!
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Rhythm Activity with Percussion Instruments
To work fine psychomotricity (hands and fingers) and strengthen memory, rhythms are learned. With the help of wooden percussion instruments, from different countries such as Cuba, Venezuela, Spain - accompany popular Latin music.
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ANZAC Day - Two Up Dice Game
I made this game for the residents that could not play the traditional Two Up game. It is played with Dice rather than coins.
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Documentaries
My residents love documentaries. All kinds of them, on almost any subject. You can find many on youtube for free.
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Jingle Jangle
Using the powerpoint, scroll through and get the residents to guess which product the jingle or slogan relates to. You can always adapt this to include the youtube advertisement or tune.
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Communication Strategies That Improve Client Engagement
Engagement Starts with Person-Centred Care. Place them at the center of their own care to promote independence and satisfaction. Learning about past lifestyle choices helps us to devise meaningful activity programs that improve quality of life.
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How to Help New Residents Adjust to Lifestyle Changes
A move into a care home, whether voluntary or not, can be very overwhelming. There are a few things that Activity professionals can do to make the transition smoother and more manageable.
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Find the Objects: - Sea Theme
Find the hidden objects in this beautiful sea themed illustration!
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Teddy Bears Visual Quiz - Guess the famous bear
We had a teddy bears picnic and held a guess the famous bear quiz!
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Spring has Sprung
This is an art and craft activity I have been doing with residents. They really enjoyed playing with colours and listening to some relaxing music from 50s.
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Closed Terrarium
Here is a fun closed terrarium experiment to enjoy with your residents!
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Resident Facilitated Historical Sessioin
Recently we gathered together residents who had attended the same school in our local community.
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12 Tips for Writing Progress Notes
Progress notes are an essential part of the documentation required in nursing homes and assisted care facilities. They record changes that impact on the delivery of care and are used to review and update care plans.
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Pudding Football
An easy and fun way to have an activity that incorporates movement, hand-eye coordination and makes a snack all at the same time!
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Passover: The 4 Questions
We have residents who are Jewish and those who are not who enjoy learning about this cultural and important holiday.
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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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Tips for Celebrating Prince Harry’s Wedding
The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (the most famous couple in the world right now?) will occur on May 19.
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Harry & Megan - Romantic Timeline
Acquaint your clients with the timeline of the romance between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. It is the wedding of the year!
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March Poems and Verses
March marks the start of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere and Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere! Both Spring and Autumn are celebrated in the verses and poems below. Share the ones that coincide with the season May brings to you!
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Split Words Game
Train your semantic memory, stay sharp, and stimulate your visual skills!
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Countries by Clues Quiz
Guess the countries by the clues provided!
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Compound Words Brain Game #2
Another compound words brain game! Say the first word and ask clients to say the next word.
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Laughing Together - Five Activities to Get Residents Smiling
Laughing together as a community is what will bring the brightest smiles to your activity. Here are five activities that encourage active participation of the whole community.
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Words starting with Sp
All the answers in this quiz start with the letters 'Sp'!
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Medical Dictionary
Laughter really is the best medicine!
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Photo Collages for the Elderly
Collages are part of the expressive arts activities known for their therapeutic benefits. The can make a significant impact on clients living with memory loss.
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6 Whiteboard Games for the Elderly
Whiteboards are an indispensable tool for Activity Coordinators and can be used for group activities, communication and learning!
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Find The Hidden Objects - Ice Cream Parlour
Find the hidden objects in this beautiful ice cream parlor illustration!
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Rebus Puzzles - PowerPoint Presentation
Collection of almost 300 Rebus puzzles gathered over the last few months.
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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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Easter Bingo for Senior Care
A beautiful Easter themed Bingo Game to enjoy! Download, print & laminate.
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Easter Bingo for Dementia Care
This is a modified version of Bingo that uses images instead of numbers. It's also been simplified so it can be used with people with early onset dementia.
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Hands on Tote Art Project
A great intergenerational activity with older children, using skills to trace, color and cut under the supervision of senior residents or staff. This activity promotes teamwork and creates a special bond between seniors and children.
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Easter Egg Treasure Hunt
Get the residents to hide Easter Eggs in their community. Then invite staff or children brought in from a local pre-school to hunt for them while residents watch or assist them to collect them in baskets to be shared later.
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Match the Character to the Book
Match these well-known characters to the books that made them famous!
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Compound Words Brain Game
Another brain game! Say the first word and ask clients to say the next word.
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Family Matters Crossword
A family themed crossword to enjoy!
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Rhyming Riddles 6
All answers rhyme with the word FACE
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Mother Earth Day Facts & Trivia
How better to honour our beautiful blue Earth than learning about it? Here is some interesting information to educate, entertain, amuse, and appreciate.
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Solve the Riddles
Put your brainpower to work and solve these mind-bending riddles!
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Childhood Stories Quiz
Reminisce with this childhood book quiz featuring well-loved novels, authors and characters!
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Word Ladder #8
Number 8 in our word ladder series! A fun and stimulating brain activity for the elderly.
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Miniature Flower Pot
Why not create your own miniature garden with the Residents in your care? They can make a community garden in their common area or have individual gardens in their own room for their visitors to admire
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Miniature Ornament
Animals are often a source of love, comfort and joy for many in our community. I discovered some packs of small animals in the toy section of my local supermarket. With a little imagination a mini ornament was created.
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Miniature Cactus
This is a wonderful creative outlet for the individual in a group setting. There are many items you can create with salt dough and the challenge in this activity is to achieve the correct portions for the pot in use.
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Postcard Crossing Postcard Exchange
Instead of the traditional Pen pals why not join the Postcard initiative and send and receive some postcards from around the world.
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Aphasia Activity Ideas for Activity Coordinators
Aphasia is a communication disorder that results from damage or injury to the brain. A person with aphasia may have trouble understanding, speaking, reading, or writing.
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True or False Word Game
Read the sentences and decide if they are true or false. This activity is suitable for people with aphasia or dementia.
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Cross-out The Odd Words #1
Cross the odd word out in each row!
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Word Ladder #7
Number 7 in our word ladder series! A fun and stimulating brain activity for the elderly.
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