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Nettie avatar

Hi everyone! I'm new to this site and also the job of Activities Coordinator. I work in a 25 bed home for people in varying stages of dementia and I need some guidance and suggestions for activities! Groups more than solo things. Any help would be much appreciated, Im meant to come up with a timetable of activities..I've never done the job before and haven't had any training.

Susan avatar

Wow

This will be challenging but I’m sure you can do it just don’t get discouraged if things don’t go well to begin with

You were smart to join golden cares because there are many good activity ideas here

Any of these ideas would work

https://www.goldencarers.com/search/#stq=group+activie+For+various+stages+of+dementia&stp=1

I especially like sing-alongs because just about everyone can be involved in that

Such as this one

https://www.goldencarers.com/sing-along-with-pictures-cards/3721/

Also look at the sample calendars and make it for you some ideas

https://www.goldencarers.com/sample-activities-calendars/3881/

Good luck to you and let me know if you have any specific questions

Susan avatar

This senior song quiz may help you also

https://www.goldencarers.com/pdf/4565/

Patricia avatar

Currently working on a button board: 10x10 hardboard. Traced different buttons. Using Velcro on the back of each button and another in the traced shape in the board. You can make these to accommodate simple, 1-1’s , or make much more challenging for someone able to do this independently. Acts similar to doing a puzzle but easier. Let your mind be creative with this one!! Once I get this made I will post some pics

Susan avatar

Thank you for this Patricia I can’t wait to see your picture

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Mary Schieckoff
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Mary Schieckoff

I just want to thank you so very much for a wonderful website. Love, Love, LOVE IT! There are soo many great ideas for games that many of them are on my calendar. Who would of thought that the greatest people with the best ideas are on this website. I'm so grateful to have stumbled upon it.