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Laura  avatar
Laura Regional Manager Of Life Enrichment

Hi All! I was wondering if you can share some best practices for small groups programs or ideas to help with social isolation in response to Covid-19 crisis? Would love to hear what homes and companies are doing.

Thank you !!!

Solange avatar

Hi Laura, visitation restrictions are one of the measures taken by many care facilities. Some are canceling group activities and communal dining, and observing residents and staff for fever and respiratory complaints. Others are screening (taking temperature) staff that works in various facilities before starting their shifts. Also, no greetings involving hand-shaking and kisses or embraces. Of course, there are exceptions for end-of-life visitors, doctor appointments, and other specific needs.

Susan avatar

Infection control is key so practice what your facility recommends

Also look at the answers to the recent post from Dawn

https://www.goldencarers.com/comments/25365/

Che'lyn avatar

All activities outside of my facility have been canceled. The population consists of older men. What kind of activities are you offering if any?

Susan avatar

Hi Che’lyn

Golden Carers has many activities for men

https://www.goldencarers.com/activities-for-men/5042/

Solange avatar

Hy Che'lyn, it depends if and on what stage of dementia they are. Here are a few specific for men: sanding a chair, learning to make sailors knots on YouTube, watching Football on TV, listening to Beer Songs on Spotify, Making paper airplanes, Maths: creative thinking exercises from Golden Carers, sorting by colour or shape, fiddle boxes.

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Mary Darker

We have been a member of Golden Carers for the past 5 years and honestly, it makes our lives here both easier and more interesting!!! The hours it saves us when planning activities for our residents result in delivering quality activities. Our residents love the word searches and crosswords and the armchair travels have brought happy memories of holidays. Thank you for all you do!