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Tricia avatar

Any suggestions on how to celebrate Oktoberfest without alcohol…

I work at a VA so many of my veterans struggle with alcoholism… I am planning a mule wagon ride, some yard games and pretzels with cheese sauce… in case the weather doesn’t cooperate - any other suggestions? I am on a sub-acute rehab unit with several veterans with dementia….

Susan avatar

Hi Trisha

You can use some of these ideas

https://www.goldencarers.com/10-tips-for-planning-an-oktoberfest-party/4854/

I was not allowed to serve alcohol either so I either made a non-alcoholic punch with Gingerale and some kind of fruit juice or a used root beer as the beer

Coleen  avatar

I'm planning a pub themed day and will serve SPARKLING APPLE CIDER instead of beer.

Nancy avatar

I work at a senior center and we are going to celebrate with pretzels and root beer. You could also have ginger beer.

Susan avatar

Hi Coleen n Nancy

Thank you for your input

Sounds like you’re going to have lots of fun

Good ideas

Rohan avatar

Hi was wondering how I can celebrate Okotberfest for dementia residents without alcohol at my workplace . Is their anything else I can do for them that they can enjoy .

Susan avatar

Hi Rohan

You can use some of the ideas suggested here are some of the ideas from this article

https://www.goldencarers.com/party-themes-for-dementia-care/4829/

Music and food are always great to use

Vasiliki  avatar
Vasiliki Leisure And Lifestyle Coordinator

We have regular festivities and use zero alcohol beer or wines. They taste and smell very similar to the real deal....

Susan avatar

Hi Vasilki

Thank you for the information

Can you tell us what specifically you served to drink??

Thanks

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This website has been amazing, so helpful and interesting. Thank you for all your wonderful ideas over the years. All the best for 2019!