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Kathy
Social Work
Janet Coull
Activities Therapist
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Love using lots of your quizzes, riddles, word games, games and craft activities. There's always something new to give inspiration. Thanks very much.
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Does anyone have any resources to order materials? The only one I'm aware of is Eldersong. I know it has been discussed before but I am unable to find it again.
I work for an Adult Day Health Care, and I facilitate a "Memories" Group twice a week, and a "Socialization" Group once a week for adults with cognitive deficiencies. I especially need some new ideas for the Socialization group. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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Hi Kathy. I assume your memory group's main activity is reminiscing. We have some great reminiscing themes like School Days, Yesteryear Song Quiz, and Name the Love Songs.. Also, the link below has 13 difference ideas for reminiscing:
https://www.goldencarers.com/13-reminiscing-themes-for-seniors/4293/
https://www.goldencarers.com/school-days-reminiscing-cards/3831/
https://www.goldencarers.com/name-the-love-songs-quiz/4931/
https://www.goldencarers.com/yesteryear-song-quiz/4561/
Regarding socialisation you may try:
Wine & Cheese Party – Discuss a TV show or a documentary – Group cooking pizzas and cookies – Picnics – Travel Talks - Tai Chi class – Card games.
Hope this helps. Cheers.
Some resources I use most frequently: S and S Worldwide, SAX art supplies, NASCO, M and N Oarty Supplies, West Music, books from HealthProPress, and I use Creative Forecasting magazine for ideas
Try CDS boutique and flaghouse!
I have used a lot of activities from the Best Friends Book of Alzheimer's Activities. You can modify for resident's. I love it!
http://www.dementiajourneys.com/wp/2013/07/02/dementia-books-best-friends-care-series/