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Cara
From
England,
United Kingdom
3 years ago
Paper Quilling
yes, all residents with a range of abilities managed to roll even those with limited eye sight
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3 years ago
Paper Quilling
yes. even those with limited sight and dexterity managed and I actually thought they wouldn't.
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4 years ago
Vocabulary Synonyms Quiz #3
we loved doing these and even if they didn't agree on the answer, but we had a good discussion
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4 years ago
The Human Body Riddles
I'm using this as part of a human body quiz morning. always looking for new quizzes...as even I get bored asking the same quiz game questions. . plus I like my residents to learn even in their 90s
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4 years ago
How to Make Homeless Mats from Grocery Bags
that's awesome. We finished 6 in the end...and have now started a new project using chip (crisp) packets and plastic.
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4 years ago
Pipe Ball Game
you are very welcome. me and my husband have made many games for work. I will try to share more of them soon
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4 years ago
Pipe Ball Game
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Pipe ball game
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4 years ago
Paper Quilling
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Paper Quilling
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4 years ago
I wrote to several on here regarding corresponding back and forth it started out well then we never heard back and we could only assume the fires there had something to do with it....but we were very...
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4 years ago
How to Make Homeless Mats from Grocery Bags
sadly. it cannot be knitted. we did try. I cannot crochet but managed to get the hang of this and have started a mat too. it has been featured in our local papers too.
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4 years ago
thanks Susan
I put a lot of hours planning and designing/creating their board each month
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4 years ago
susan this is some of them on my march bulletin board. the shamrock was used by st Patrick to represent the holy trinity...the father in the middle the son and the holy spirit. so shamrocks and not fo...
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4 years ago
Hi there, I'm irish born and refuse to do crafts that look baby ish too.... so for st patricks day I had the residents help me cut out heart shapes on green card.... 3 of these together make a cute sh...
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4 years ago
How to Make Homeless Mats from Grocery Bags
correction that should have read " it takes about 1500 bags to make one 3ft x ft mat
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4 years ago
How to Make Homeless Mats from Grocery Bags
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Making homeless mats from grocery bags
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5 years ago
Target Letter Game 3
my residents loved this one...any chance we could have some more. please....thanks
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5 years ago
Guess My Profession
best game we have played so far, the residents really liked it, and also i love being able thanks to this site, providing new activities
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5 years ago
I've email about 5 from this list. did anyone receive any email from [email protected]
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5 years ago
Thanksgiving Scarecrow
going to try making these tomorrow. but I always try these things out first...this is my attempt
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5 years ago
yes thanks I've searched through all the activities listed on here...we do have an exercise routine every morning as well. I am looking for adapted sports that others have used and found successful.
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5 years ago
drop me an email if you like. I an activity director of a 22 unit facility in Saskatchewan canada
[email protected]
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5 years ago
Hi there, I am looking for more physical activities to do with my residents. We have played balloon tennis, darts, all the bean bag toss games you can think of, we have a larger outdoor version home m...
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5 years ago
Karen if you want to email me also
[email protected] I am from Ireland. lived in England. and now live and work in Saskatchewan canada and work in an assisted living center. I have lots of reside...
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5 years ago
School Days Reminiscing Cards
this was a huge hit, which surprised me as the residents did and still love any reminiscence activities so i figured it would be just the same level of enthusiasm, BUT no! they came alive so i am runn...
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5 years ago
Hand Massage & Nail Care
i bought some cheap dollar store nail files, and each resident that comes to have their nails done, which i schedule for wednesday, thursday or friday afternoons, i make sure they each have their own...
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5 years ago
Cover the Number - Dice Game
thanks for this game, the residents loved it, and became very competitive towards the end, some were trying to cheat, lol but it was a huge hit.
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5 years ago
drop me an email, I have around 19 residents in an assisted living complex in saskatchewan canada, I am originally from Ireland and also lived in England and now canada has been my home for 6 years. I...
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