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Lisa
Life Enrichment Director
Life Enrichment Director
Mini Ghost Canvas
Oh this is the PERFECT CRAFT for a busy on person director like myself! Thank you 😊
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Janet
Executive Director
Executive Director
Hi,
I would like to do a tie dye craft.
I was then making of pillow cases (to eliminate buying different size t-shirts).
I am just wondering how to corral the mess.
Any ideas or tips?
Thank...
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Mandy
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Famous Faces Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Famous Faces Bingo
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Jennifer
Vice President
Vice President
Memory Care Activity Stations or Set Up
Our memory care areas for 20 residents has limited activity space and cannot accommodate the elaborate "life stations" some communities have. We have some she...
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Susan
Social Group-Program Coordinator
Social Group-Program Coordinator
Melbourne Cup Quiz
Wonderful site and great activities. I will be using the Melbourne Cup Quiz for my social support gathering. Thank you Golden Carers Team and keep up the great work.
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3 months ago
Guess How Old They Are Now
Updated for 2024! Thank you for the wonderful feedback on this activity!
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3 months ago
Halloween Dice Game
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Halloween dice game
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Rhonda
Activity Director
Activity Director
I cannot say enough how being a Golden Carers member has helped me be a better activity director. This is the best money I have spent on resources. Thank you.
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Matt
Head of Activities
Head of Activities
Name That Car Image Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Name that Car!
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Nicky
Recreation Co Ordinator
Recreation Co Ordinator
I absolutely love Golden Carers! There's never a dull moment at our home. Keep up the fantastic work!
— Nicky, Recreation Team Leader
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Mary Jane
Activity Director
Activity Director
Guess How Old They Are Now
This is such a great Idea. I myself was shocked at the ages of some of these favorites. Just showing that I'm getting older myself. LOL
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3 months ago
Pirate Jokes
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Pirate Jokes
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3 months ago
This Day in History for Seniors: September - 2nd Edition
Thank you for these history pages. They spark a lot of conversation and the residents find them interesting.
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Bev
Activity Co-ordinator
Activity Co-ordinator
Storytime and Quiz #3
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: MEMORY STORIES AND QUESTIONS
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Ashleigh
Activities co-ordinator
Activities co-ordinator
Decorate Your Walker
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Pinp my Walker
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Ashmin
Lifestyle Supervisor
Lifestyle Supervisor
Artist Impressions - Claude Monet - Sunflowers
Love Golden Carers.Full of information and absolutely amazing.
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Catherine
Manager
Manager
Country Music Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Country music bingo
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Ellie
Psychologist
Psychologist
Coffee Word Search
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Coffee Word Search
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Lesley
Lifestyle/Engagement Officer
Lifestyle/Engagement Officer
Caption the Pictures #2
I have used these pictures to create a weekly competition for some of my residents and the staff with the best and funniest caption winning a small selection of goodies.
Thankyou so much for the wond...
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Rob
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
This Day in History for Seniors: September - 2nd Edition
Loving this resource - great for morning tea engagement also bus outings
Thank you :)
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Erica
Administration
Administration
Australian & Mixed Bag Quiz
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Quiz
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Cher
Well Being Leader
Well Being Leader
Herbal Infusion Sachets
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Therapeutic Tea Soak Bags
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Cher
Well Being Leader
Well Being Leader
Literary Greats Book Club
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Literary Greats Club
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Ashleigh
Activities co-ordinator
Activities co-ordinator
Guess My Name
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Guess my name
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Margaret
CHSP CoOrdinator
CHSP CoOrdinator
How to Celebrate the AFL Grand Final
I made my ladies a Handball game to play and an individual trophy for them to take home and one for the centre
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Ashleigh
Activities co-ordinator
Activities co-ordinator
Mini Ghost Canvas
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Mini Ghost canvas
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Ellie
Psychologist
Psychologist
Aussie slang Word Search
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Aussie slang Word Search
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Toni
Life Enrichment Director
Life Enrichment Director
Oktoberfest Party Planning
I always include a Yodeling Contest for a reason to give away a prize. It spices up the party and is always fun. Begin with a Knock Knock joke: Knock knock, Who's there, Yodel, Yodel who? I didn't kno...
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Jacky
Activity Officer
Activity Officer
Biography Club
Hi. This I think is what I am looking for. Our residents are very capable of learning new things and I think this fits into this category. thanks
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Rachel
Mentor - Dementia Support
Mentor - Dementia Support
Virtual Beach Day
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Take me to the Beach!
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Vicky
OT
OT
Name the Band and Covered-up Member
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Groups and missing member
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Cher
Well Being Leader
Well Being Leader
Sewing Group
Massive shout out to the fantastic lady Lucy who runs all our sewing sessions at our home in Wales. Her talent is phenomenal.
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Newstone
Activities
Activities
Famous Brazilians
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Famous Brazilians
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Jennifer
Adult Program Coordinator
Adult Program Coordinator
Back to School Crossword
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Back to School Crossword
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Alison
Activities Co Ordinator
Activities Co Ordinator
This Day In History For Seniors: August
Great Resource, does anyone know when September will be available?
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Amanda
Life Enrichment Aide
Life Enrichment Aide
Make Your Own Bookmarks
We made these today ! Thank you for sharing
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Amber
Activities Department
Activities Department
Songs in September Reminiscing
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Songs in September
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Wendy
Activities Associate, Memory Care
Activities Associate, Memory Care
Hello, I am wondering whether there is an appropriate ratio of activity professional to residents in memory care. I know there are ratios for caregivers (CNA) to resident, but wondered if that exist...
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Ashleigh
Activities co-ordinator
Activities co-ordinator
Stain glass window mosaic
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Stain glass window mosaic
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Farmington Station
Programming Team
Programming Team
Cape Cod Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Cape Cod Bingo
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Dayani
Lifestyle Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Submit an Activity
Golden ideas from Golden carers, so helpful and meaningful for our residents.
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Karen
Manager YLO
Soap Making Recipe
Approximately how many soaps did this recipe (4 cups grated soap) make? I know it will depend on soap size, but a rough idea would be great.
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Christine
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
How to Celebrate the AFL Grand Final
Hi all, looking for AFL team logos for colouring in please? Thank you kindly
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Hailey
Director
Director
Easy Crossword #3
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Crossword 3 (USA)
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Hailey
Director
Director
Easy Crossword #2
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Crossword 2 (USA)
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Hailey
Director
Director
Easy Crossword #1
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Crossword 1 (USA)
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Hailey
Director
Director
Elvis Presley Songs Crossword
We're having an "Elvis for President" party the week before our presidential election. These games will be perfect!
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