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Teneya
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
I am new at being an Activity Coordinator, I love the job! Golden Carers helps me plan great events and our residents love it. Awesome Ideas and information on this program.
We will be taking an arm...
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Kristen
Activity Director
Activity Director
9 Areas of Focus for Quality Improvement in Senior Care
This is so helpful, thank you!
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Wendy
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
12 Joyful Activities to Inspire Laughter
I work on a very advanced dementia unit,where many cannot walk,are non converse & physically unable to participate in ball games,board games,arts & crafts. I'm struggling with what to do,it's beginnin...
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Guest
New Member
15 Virtual Activities for Residents in Isolation
I've not got a budget but love, the ideas.
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Donna
Nurse
Nurse
Glasgow: Bizarre Trivia
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Glasgow Trivia
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Sobeida
Activities Assistant
Activities Assistant
Easter Sensory Bin
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Easter sensory Bin
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Rosa
Recreation
Recreation
Lego Brick Creations & Reminiscing
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: History of Lego
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Letitia
4theLOv3!
4theLOv3!
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? #2
This is amazing!!! I can't wait to try with our residents! They love to play Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune so this is right up their alley.
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Letitia
4theLOv3!
4theLOv3!
Conversation Hearts Game
This is wonderful! I'm using it for an intergenerational activity and am making conversation 'flowers' as the event is the first day of spring! Thank you so very much!!!!
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April
Activities Director
Activities Director
12 Tips for Writing Progress Notes
Hello all, can you provide some examples of how you document salon services? Thank you!
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Rosa
Gerontology
Gerontology
Hey there! I was wondering if anyone knows of a program similar to this that's designed for Spanish speakers. Thanks in advance for your help!
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Iris
Valeo Coordinator for Memory Care
Valeo Coordinator for Memory Care
Hi everyone! I'm hoping someone can assist me with this question. I love the calendar and plan to use it with my daily activities. M y question is yes I'm able to print weekly, but I work in memory ca...
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Grace
Nutrition Coordinator
Nutrition Coordinator
This Day in History for Seniors: March - 2nd Edition
My homebound love these reads.
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10 months ago
Bedtime Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Bedtime Bingo
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Pot Luck Quiz 81
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: POT LUCK
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Anita
AC
AC
Leprechaun Trap
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Leprechaun Trap
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Lisa
Activities for Seniors
Activities for Seniors
Matching Activity - Name the Vehicle
Oh wow!
Just saw this. It's perfect for my people!
Anything that's not on a slide, that I can print is fabulous
Thank you
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Leanne
Lifestyle Co-ordinator (activities)
Lifestyle Co-ordinator (activities)
Ireland Fact File
Hi
I have found Golden Carers an invaluable resource and feel awed in some ways at the creativity and generosity of this large community of activity providers. It is a great example of productivity...
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Lorette
Manager
Manager
Hello there
We did the GC pantomime - Peter Pan - this year which was excellent.
Very simple script yet the story was complete. We read from the scripts with simple costumes and staging. Staff, vol...
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CGV
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Recreation and Rehab Manager
Place the Face - This or That Visual Quiz
This is a good one! People always love to see baby faces and animals. A great activity for the big screen TV
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Mandy
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Stars of The 50's & 60's Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Stars of The 50's & 60's Bingo
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Mandy
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Musical Bingo #2
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Musical Bingo
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Milton
Recreation Officer
Recreation Officer
Peacock Collage Group Project
Had fun making the Peacock.
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Sobeida
Activities Assistant
Activities Assistant
No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: No-Bake Cheesecake Cupcakes
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Lisa
Activities for Seniors
Activities for Seniors
Match the Stars to the Classic Movies
This is perfect for my people.
Thank you!
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Karen
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
Leprechaun #2 for St Patricks Day
We did these yesterday with a group. It was hectic but fun and social. The group worked together to produce about 5 of these and they came out so well. Great feedback from residents on how much the...
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Tina
Activities Director
Activities Director
Who Am I in the Animal World?
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Who am I- In the Animal World
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Pot Luck Quiz 77
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: POT LUCK
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Karen
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
Irish Carpet Bowls
We play this with a big sack of potatoes. Everyone sits in a circle and picks a potato out of the sack. We write the residents' name on in texta and use a swede, turnip or beetroot for the jack. Cl...
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Guest
New Member
Balloon Games
I’m the activities director in our dementia unit. My residents love playing this game. We use pool noodles instead of rackets or fly swatters. And I use 18 inch balloons. Great fun for all.
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Heidi
Activities
Activities
Armchair Travel to Thailand
Hello, these are great!! I do these each Sunday with the residents at our assisted living facility. I would love to see basic beginner words that people can learn. Thanks!
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Letitia
4theLOv3!
4theLOv3!
Price is Right - Easter Edition 2024
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Price is Right - Easter Edition
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Enhancing the Senior Living Experience with Pets
In the Dementia care facility where I work, we have the Dog squad coming to visit monthly. We also have volunteers and family members coming in with their dogs. Our residents adore visits from the d...
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Opposites Word Game #2
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: GIVE THE OPPOSITE MEANING OF THE WORDS LISTED answers may differ
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Gwyneth
Volunteer
Volunteer
Human Body Word Scramble
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Rearrange letters to make body parts
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Lorien
Leisure And Health
Leisure And Health
Create Your Own Slideshow!
Would love a quiz to also have images and sounds/ music for the pople who find it hard to focus or see. thank you.
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Tina
Activities Director
Activities Director
Home Furnishings Matchup
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Name the Furnishings Matchup
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Tina
Activities Director
Activities Director
Find it in the Kitchen Word Search
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Find it in the Kitchen Word Search
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Julie
Activity Director
Activity Director
We played this during happy hour and it was the best fun!! My residents loved it!!
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10 months ago
April Fools Day Crossword
Ha! That made me giggle. It generates on the fly, so the output will always be different. I can see how that could be confusing!
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Sara
Director Of Activities
Director Of Activities
Hello! I am in search of ideas for activity satisfaction surveys, if anyone has any ideas or templates I would be grateful.
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Marion
Self Employed
Self Employed
Upside Down Picture Quiz
I love this game, I want to play it but the pictures are far too small for my residents. Can you make them bigger? I would suggest this for all your games. Thank you.
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Stephen
Lifestyle Facilitator
Lifestyle Facilitator
April Fools Day Crossword
Each time I print off I get a different puzzle ... is this part of the April Fool's trick?
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Lifestyle
National Registrated Diversional Therapist
National Registrated Diversional Therapist
World Day of Prayer Posters
Thank you i love all the posters you do, it helps so much. I dont need to go and design something from scratch taking a lot of time to do so. Your posters are wonderful
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Tina
Activities Director
Activities Director
Farm Crossword Puzzle
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: On the Fram Crossword Puzzle
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Gloria Clarke
Diversional Therapist
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Thank you for many years of wonderful ideas that you have given me through Golden Carers. Your ideas and opportunities for networking with other activities people have been a great resource for me to access. Wishing your wonderful organisation all the best.
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