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Sarah 9th Sep 2020 Engagement Worker
Hi I’ve been asked to put together a rummage box for the residents in my care.
My manager has asked that it is not a topic rummage box but a mixture of objects.
Can anyone give me some idea’s please?

Thanks so much x
Susan 10th Sep 2020 Activity Director
Hi Sarah
There are some good ideas here
https://www.goldencarers.com/comments/9190/
https://www.goldencarers.com/comments/23168/
https://www.goldencarers.com/comments/13394/

https://www.goldencarers.com/comments/7952/

https://www.goldencarers.com/sifting-and-sorting-bins-for-dementia-care/6040/
Ultimately the choice is yours
Realize that things are going to go missing from the boxes so I would not spend too much money on any one thing
Perhaps you can ask for some donations



Susan 10th Sep 2020 Activity Director
Hi Sarah
There are some good ideas here
https://www.goldencarers.com/comments/9190/
https://www.goldencarers.com/comments/23168/
https://www.goldencarers.com/comments/13394/

https://www.goldencarers.com/comments/7952/

https://www.goldencarers.com/sifting-and-sorting-bins-for-dementia-care/6040/
Ultimately the choice is yours
Realize that things are going to go missing from the boxes so I would not spend too much money on any one thing
Perhaps you can ask for some donations



Solange 10th Sep 2020 Diversional Therapist
Hi, Sarah, here is an example of an assorted Rummage Box.
small screwdriver, lipstick, chocolate, black and white photograph, soft toy, bottle opener, pair of gloves, coins, CDs, lavender posy, car keys, compact powder, doilies, spoons.
Sarah 11th Sep 2020 Engagement Worker
Thank you both xx
Julianna 14th Sep 2020 Disability Support Worker And Dementia Carer
Older kitchen utensils for women and old tools for men. Can lead to very interesting memories and stories. Go to some garage sales, or on secondhand websites.
Susan 15th Sep 2020 Activity Director
Hi Julianna
Thank you for this information

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