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heather
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
From
Northern Ireland,
United Kingdom
heather
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
Free Music Playlists for the Elderly
Hi. In my homes we have no wifi. Is it possible to download these pieces of music into my iPad so I can use them in the homes? Thanks. Heather
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heather
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
Balloons
Very similar to my game where we use wooden spoons as bats
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heather
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
Tin ball
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Tin ball
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heather
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
Coin Toss Challenge
Wow. I love this game. Think will give it ago ASAP. Like idea of muffin tray. Another reminiscence subject.
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heather
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
I totally agree. I have even bought an amplifier for my iPad does not play loud enough for my hard of hearing residents. I all got a microphone. I love my iPad so much
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heather
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
Eiffel Tower Coloring
Why not try to use egg shells. Dye them with food dyes of different colours...after crushing them, then glue them onto the picture already drawn
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heather
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
St Patrick's Day Party Game
You know what I would do with this game. I would add music to it. So when they get their envelope wit their chocolate inside I would add a name of an Irish song to it...then play that song,have a wee...
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heather
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
Leapin' Frogs
Sorry for question. I have noticed you use the word bunnings a few times. I am not from aus. Could you tell me what bunnings is please? Ta
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heather
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
Craft Garden
This is a great idea. What a good way to brighten up the home. Thanks very much
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heather
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
Festive Lantern Craft
I love it. Vi had a residents family member complain at our annual inspection that the craft was "demeaning to the residents". Hope these will not go down as too childish.. As we all know it is somet...
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heather
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
Winter Olympics Snowman Competition
I like it very much. Will give it a go with my folks. All 23 of them lol
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heather
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
I play tin ball. Get big fruit tins,screw them to a piece of ply wood. Can paint the tins before hand or decorate them. Each tin has a number in. Use tennis balls to bounce on floor into tins. I start...
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heather
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
Horse Race Game
I got each of my residents to colour in their horse. We drew a jockey on top of horse. They named their horse and their jockey. Coloured in their jockey silks. I as Diversional therapist waltzed arou...
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heather
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
How to Respond to Challenging Behavior
Thanks for answering. I love this website x
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heather
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
How to Respond to Challenging Behavior
Hi I am working wit a lady with dementia going through the stages. Memory really bad. How do I help her when she is adamant that personal belongings are not there....they actually have not been around...
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heather
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
Recycled hats for Horse Racing Days
I love this idea...will be brilliant for my Easter parade.
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heather
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
Balloon Games
Badminton racquets are too big wit too many residents. I do like the idea of fly swatters and feather dusters
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heather
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
Balloon Games
My folks love this game but I use lots balloons and I also use wooden spoons...can do balance game too and hockey
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