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Shelley
Music therapist
From
New York,
United States
I am a board-certified music therapist, certified dementia practitioner and board certified activity consultant who develops progeam ideas for people with dementia. A published author, I enjoy interacting with people and incorporating their favorite activities in a program where they are engagd find success. Dementiaresourcesofthefingerlakes.org
Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
3 Minute fudge
thank you for the recipe. we have also made fudge in a bag, allowing for some sensory in the "squishing" of ingredients
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Gelli Plate Prints
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Print making
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Soap Making Recipe
The quality of ingredients is important. Loafs of goat milk soap is available online and can be melted in a glass meaduring cup. Be aware of essential oils, using the purest forms. Different oils have...
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Shelley
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Music therapist
Turntable Record Playing
We have played records, and while listening, on a 12 x 12 piece of paper we have designed our own interpretation of the record cover. These can then be framed in 12 x 12 scrapbook frames.
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Food of the World Quiz II
I would love to see some recipes to go with this quiz, then I could offer an around the world program with some of your favorite tried and true recipes. thank you for sharing this quiz.
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Look at your recreation assessments and consider what items you can leave out unsupervised safely. If they like board games, card games, then that is what you could leave out. A surveyor will want to...
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Shelley
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Music therapist
What state are you in? There is not a Federal regulation currently.
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Shelley
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Music therapist
engage people in a conversation about gratitude. Write their thoughts on leaves that you assemble on branches for centerpieces. write a Thanksgiving Story Mad Lib style.
Write a Thanksgiving poem. Ex...
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Mothers Day Bingo for Dementia Care
nice bright pictures for the mother's day bingo - going to try it this weekend. thank you
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Shelley
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Music therapist
Hot cocoa bar. Make hot cocoa and have it warming in a crock pot. Offer up a variety of fun mugs. Next to the mugs have: mini chocolate chips, marshmallows, marshmallow cream, caramel to drizzle, crus...
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Shelley
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Music therapist
On those cold days, offer a coffee or hot chocolate bar. Have the beverage in a crockpot so it is warm. For the hot chocolate have whipping cream, shaved chocolate, mini chocolate chips, marshmallows,...
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Fun Quiz - Answers contain the word OLD
The middle of a magazine -centerfold
A groom carries his spouse over a -threshold
A campfire doused with water may continue to -smolder
She didn't want to sell her property-she was a -holdout
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Nonsensical Sentences
This is a thought provoking activity. Great idea.
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Labor Day Music Program
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Labor Day Music Program
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
12 Activity Recycling Ideas
I also like to use older books. as altered journals in my creative arts groups. Using matte medium and gesso to prepare the pages, it gives a new surface for creative art, and journaling. This private...
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Shelley
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Music therapist
Are you looking to it game show style? Such as Jeopardy. You can pick categories for the different generations-even Disney for granchildren who may be attending. A themed event, such as spring, could...
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
I work with individuals in long term care living with symptoms of mental health diagnosis. These individuals now seek me out for interaction and feel other staff do not understand them. We have honest...
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Shelley
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Music therapist
Some resources I use most frequently: S and S Worldwide, SAX art supplies, NASCO, M and N Oarty Supplies, West Music, books from HealthProPress, and I use Creative Forecasting magazine for ideas
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Springtime Engagement
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Springtime engagement
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Motown Jeopardy
this is great work. I am going to burn a CD of the music to play along with the questions.
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Little Leprechaun Hats
that is very cute and could be used as centerpieces for a party
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Reminiscing with Vintage Photos
Great activity. It is often beneficial to start reminiscing with something to smell. For Knotts Berry Farm, open a new jar of their jam and let people smell. It is where start to attach our memories.
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Shelley
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Music therapist
Pool Noodle Christmas Wreaths
Great idea for using pool noodles - and they are inexpensive too!
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Shelley
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Music therapist
If you design some sensory programs,most of the items you can store in small clear totes for repeated use. Think of a theme, such as Christmas. Pull together items that cover all of one's senses. You...
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Shelley
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Music therapist
Hi, I live in the states, Inwould love to know what a Tombola is and figure out what to design for it
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Hi. In the U.S. The Museum of Modern Art has a MoMA Alzheimer's Project. They have art modules on their webpage. You can inquire about resources at [email protected]
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Kindness Advent Calendar
A thoughtful idea. Fulfilling one's desire to find more purpose during the holiday season. It would be great if this became one's habit
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Shelley
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Music therapist
Campfire Theme Social
Great idea. Small groups can help prepare for the social. A writing group can write a short story to be read aloud. A computer 101 group can type out the lyrics to favorite campfire songs.
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
13 Fun Brain Activities for Seniors
Elevate the idea of the herb garden make a pizza garden, planting basil and oregano, and use them to enhance a homemade pizza sauce. If a small container garden is possible, the tomatoes and peppers c...
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Shelley
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Music therapist
DIY Musical Bingo
I have great success with this activity for intergenerational programs. In December we have a version that includes classic holiday carols such as Oh Come All Ye Faithful, and more spirited songs like...
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
How to Plan Music Activities for Dementia Care
It is mis- leading to title this music therapy. A Board- Certified Music Therapist is required for music therapy programming. It would be appropriate to title this music activities. The brief mention...
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
15 Uplifting Activities for Limited Mobility
I like the idea of the mobiles, I purchase the picture mobiles that can hold 10 photos so the person in bed can see them hanging, as they can not see them on a bulletin board in the room. thank you fo...
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Open Sesame
we have also tried putting these on a wooden board, it is a material men are used to and like to hold
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Show me the money
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Show me the money...
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
How to Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day
watch the Pirates of the Carribbean movies
make a Mock tail of rum punch
tattoos are also fun with the temporary tattoos - the Dover company has had pirate tattoos in the past ARGGHH!!
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Benefits of Intergenerational Activities: Program Planning & Activity Ideas
Our intergenerational programs, reflect the goals children are working on in the classroom. We often piggyback songs to relate to the theme of the intergenerational session.
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Enhancing the Senior Living Experience with Pets
I have heard from many professionals, and seen for myself, the transformation people make around animals. There is a safety net that surrounds the interaction. There is no judgment, no tone of voice,...
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
I would caution using weighted blankets and scarves without a policy in place. The weighted blanket guidelines should include what weight to use, for how long and how often. It should also include inf...
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
15 Minutes to Share...
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: 15 Minutes to share...
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Shelley
Music therapist
Music therapist
Engaging through discussion and music
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Engaging through discussion and music
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Your site is easy to use, I use it more often than the one our consultant has set up! I use so many of your ideas and love the Facebook page where everyone shares ideas, concerns and triumphs! I feel connected to a big wonderful caring society! I am always telling my co-workers how awesome Golden Carers is. I feel it is more in touch with the needs of my residents than many of the other Recreational Therapy sites.
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