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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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Valentine's Day Word Search
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a word finder!
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16 Ways to Promote Social Inclusion in Senior Care
Seniors who live in assisted living communities can struggle to feel connected and make friends. Activity Professionals play an important role in keeping residents socially connected by encouraging participation in creative ways.
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Story Writing Game
A funny story writing game that involves creating a story as a team. Each player adds the next line of the story.
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8 Blends & Remedies: Massage with Essential Oils for the Elderly
Massage has a profound effect on the sensory nervous system, stimulating blood flow and improving health and wellbeing. For the elderly, many of whom are touch deprived, the benefits of massage go well beyond the physical.
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7's Card Game from Quebec
I am attaching the directions to a great card game that I have used for years, It is great!! It works well at ADH programs and for Assisted living homes.
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Newspaper Clippings Elvis Presley
Fun reads to celebrate Elvis Presley's Birthday Great to read with residents or project onto a big screen.
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Find the Hidden Objects - Forest
Find the hidden objects in this lovely forest illustration!
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Words starting with Par
All the answers to this quiz start with the letters 'Par'!
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Name The Flowers Visual Quiz #2
A visual quiz - see if you can name the flowers in these images!
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Valentine's Day Bingo
A Valentine's Day themed Bingo!
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Valentine's Day Dementia Bingo
An easier Valentine's bingo game for residents living with dementia!
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Valentine Bingo
A Valentine's Day Themed Bingo to enjoy!
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World Braille Day
The NZ Blind Foundation are having a fun festive competition so we’ll be getting our dots on to celebrate World Braille Day.
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This Day in History for Seniors: February
A reminiscing magazine for every day in February! Filled with interesting facts, trivia, hit singles and famous movies from the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s.
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Words starting with K Quiz
The answers to this quiz all start with the letter K!
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2019 - Year of the Pig - Personality Traits
The Chinese New Year is also called Spring Festival and dates back 4,000 years. 2019 is a year of the Pig.
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Chinese New Year Posters 2019 - Year of the Pig
3 x Printable Chinese New Year Posters - 2019 - Year of the Pig!
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Food of the World Quiz II
Link the food to its country of origin! A lovely food-themed quiz that will lead to reminiscing and discussion!
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Food of the World Quiz I
From which countries do the following foods originate? Spaghetti, Sauerkraut, Moussaka and more!
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Movies of Yesteryear Quiz
Here's a fun movie quiz featuring well known movies and movie stars from the past. A wonderful reminiscing quiz for seniors!
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Games We Played as Kids Quiz
A quiz about the games your clients or residents used to play and the toys they used. Play as a group, in teams, or to inspire reminiscence.
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Radio Aficionado Quiz
Are you an early radio aficionado? See how many questions you can answer!
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Radio History Quiz
Are you an early radio 'historian'? See how many questions you can answer!
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Waitangi Day Craft Activity
Make a Korowai (feather cloak) with paper feathers! Korowai are taonga (treasures) that are often worn on special occasions.
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International Radio Facts & Trivia
The inception of the radio amazed and delighted people at the start of the 20th century. It quickly became the most widely available electronic mass medium in the world. After reading this list of trivia, ask participants what else they remember from the early days of radio.
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Abraham Lincoln Quotes
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, was a man of supreme moral principle, sound judgment, and is today regarded as one of America's greatest heroes. Here are some of his most enduring quotes.
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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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Elvis Presley Quiz
Your residents will love this quiz all about Elvis! A wonderful opportunity for reminiscing and discussion.
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Easy Group Cooking Ideas for Dementia Care
Cooking groups improve motor skills and are great for socializing and even reminiscing!
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Sweetheart Tree
We gathered pictures of residents with their sweetheart. Some were recent pictures, some were wedding pictures from long ago. Some were with their pet!
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Remembering 1966
Let's reminisce about what was happening in the world 50 years ago. Discover more interesting anecdotes that your clients remember and add to the list below. A wonderful reminiscing activity for seniors!
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Hidden Equations Number Search #5
Enjoy maths? Why not have a go at this hidden equations number search!
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Pick a Box
You need a whiteboard, with 2 lines drawn horizontally and 2 lines drawn vertically, like you are playing tic tac toe. Above each box, write a category, i.e. Geography, History, Sport, The Human Body, Animals, General Knowledge, Food and Drink, Art and Nature etc.
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End of Year Message 2018
So, another year is almost over and what an exciting year it was for the healthcare industry in general!
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Christmas Jeopardy Questions
Christmas Jeopardy questions and categories. Fun twist: Instead of having trivia for Christmas music, play an instrumental version of the song and have the residents guess the name of it for points!
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Christmas Lights Tour
We took our Hospital and Lodge residents on a Christmas light tour. With lollies on board as an extra treat they thoroughly enjoyed the evening, and plans are in place to do it again next year.
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15 uplifting activities for people with limited mobility
Elderly people who are confined to bed for long periods of time because of diagnosis or frailty often experience severe mood swings. They get tired of sitting or lying down, become bored with life and miss social contact with others.
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How to Plan a Festival Of Lights Family Night
Planning a Family Night event right in the middle of the holiday season can feel extra stressful. However, you can pull off a beautiful Festival of Lights celebration by using some of these ideas. Take and adapt what works best for you and your seniors, making your event tailor-made for your community.
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Thank You Speech for Nurses & Staff
Here is a sample message you can adapt to thank nurses and staff at your facility!
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8 Ways To Spread Christmas Cheer in Nursing Homes
Make Christmas is as joyous an occasion as possible! We can act as a surrogate family for residents; comforting, encouraging and providing reasons for them to be happy.
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This Day in History for Seniors: January
A reminiscing magazine for every day in January! Enjoy a full page of information about every day of the year, including important historical events, short bios, jokes, quotes, and fun brain teasers.
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Famous Movies Quotes
Reminisce about movies of yesteryear with this fun quiz! In which movie would you hear the following phrases?
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True or False Christmas Traditions
Test your knowledge of Christmas traditions from around the world!
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Christmas Songs - Sing the Next Line Quiz
Get into the Christmas spirit with this music quiz featuring over 20 well known Christmas carols, hymns and songs.
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New Year Traditions From Around the World
Here are some weird and wonderful New Year's traditions from around the World!
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4 Amusing Senior Stories
Here are some funny senior stories guaranteed to amuse!
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Hugging Day Voucher
A hug or a warm embrace conveys a message that words cannot.
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Australian History Quiz II
Another Australian-themed history quiz for Australia Day!
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Paul Jackson Pollock Short Biography
Paul Jackson Pollock was an American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement.
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Pollock Inspired Painting Activity
Celebrate the 20th century American artist with his splendid and unique style of drip painting, Paul Jackson Pollock.
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Nicknames of Countries Around the World
Add to this list the aliases of countries from the residents represented at your facility!
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Words starting with J Quiz
All the answers to this quiz start with the letter J!
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Diners Club
Once a month we have a special lunch where the Recreation Therapist prepares from scratch complete meals and serves them to a group of specially invited Residents
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20 Fabulous Day Trip Destinations for Seniors
There are so many benefits to involving your residents in outings! The fresh air and adventure will lift spirits, promote socialization and give everyone a welcome break from the routine.
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Pick Your Topic
Have an empty jar or container to put your questions in for your residents to "pull out".
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Unscramble Words - Holiday Theme
Try and unscramble the following holiday themed words. First letter provided!
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Poems for Armistice Day
Here are some poems to share on Armistice Day.
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15+ Ways to Find Intergenerational Partners
Have you ever wondered why you get calls from parents to bring in groups of kids caroling during Christmas time, but never again? Where do all the children volunteers go from January to November?
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Words starting with I Quiz
All the answers to this quiz start with the letter I!
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Words starting with H Quiz
All the answers to this quiz start with the letter H!
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8 Creative Ways to Use an iPad in Nursing Home Settings
The use of technology in nursing home settings is an excellent way to expand programming ideas and connect residents to the outside world.
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Hidden Equations Number Search #4
Enjoy maths? Why not have a go at this hidden equations number search!
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What Am I Quiz #2
A fun quiz for seniors that leads to discussion and reminiscing!
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What Am I Quiz #1
A fun quiz for seniors that leads to discussion and reminiscing!
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This Day in History for Seniors: December
A reminiscing magazine for every day in December! Enjoy a full page of information about every day of the year, including important historical events, short biographies, jokes, quotes, and fun brain teasers.
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Secret Word Game - Bonfire Night
Secret Word Game - for Bonfire Night
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This Day in History for Seniors: November
A reminiscing magazine for every day in November! Enjoy a full page of information about every day of the year, including important historical events, short biographies, jokes, quotes, and fun brain teasers.
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Real Estate Guess the Asking Price Game
Here is a fun game that will generate discussion and reminiscence! Get hold of some property brochures from your local real estate agent and hide the asking price. Show brochures to residents and discuss things like the number of bedrooms, garden etc. Ask them to guess the asking price!
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