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11 years ago

Shirley Recreation Officer

Is the Calender for each month available yet for 2013? Thankyou Shirley NSW

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11 years ago

Marion Recreation Officer

do we have the answers to the Martin Luther King crossword?

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11 years ago

Karen Diversional Therapist

Hi, i have worked in an aged care facility for 6 yrs as a pcw, 3 yrs ago i decided to change my profession it had taken this long for my place of employment to reconise my skills and employ me as a...

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11 years ago

Di

I work on one of my shifts in a special needs unit one of the Nurses who is in charge seems to have a problem with me, I have asked her and she denies this,However I cant do much right when I'm...

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11 years ago

Amy Clinical Nurse Consultant

just wondering if any one has a list of movies suitible to play in my facility. Saturday afternoons is " movie afternoon" . Im searching for movies that are classics as well as older movies that my...

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11 years ago

Shirley Recreation Officer

Do you have a recipe for old fashioned ginger beer please? Shirley NSW

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11 years ago

Shirley Recreation Officer

Do you have any NATIVITY CHRISTMAS COLOURING TEMPLATES? Shirley NSW

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11 years ago

Kerry Recreational Coordinater

I work in a "self care" facility which has 72 apartments there is no documentation on the residents as they are free to do as they choose, many have limited mobility & are on rollaters. We have a...

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11 years ago

Helen Activities Officer

Hi, was just wondering when the 2013 calendar will be available!! Thank you..... Helen

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11 years ago

Lyn recreation therapist

Some time ago you had an activity with doilies I think to do with mothers' day. The doilies were made of paper and do you think I could find them anywhere? No! Well I was shopping one day just...

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12 years ago

Sonia Activity Assistant

I work with a client that has little or no vision, is hard of hearing and it confined to bed. I am always on the look out for interesting activities to do with her. We have worked on her life...

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12 years ago

Susie

Hello I do an early dementia cognitive group with Crossword and Quiz and I am always searching for word lists to use for group quizzes. I start off with the white board and write up missing letter ...

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12 years ago

Glenda Lifestyle Coordinator Mentor

We are looking for activities for active men with dementia, they can do by themselves safely with minimal supervision to give them an interest.

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12 years ago

Christine RAO

Hi, Golden Carers sent an email on Friday June 29 on 15 uplifting activities for people confined to bed. This would definitely...

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12 years ago

Shirley Recreation Officer

Do you have any suggestions for Grand parents day? Shirley NSW

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12 years ago

Vicky Hacc Coordinator/Recreational Therapist

I have just started a new job and have 2 residents in the home that are bed bound (one male, 93 and 1 female, 99) previously i have only worked with able bodied clients so i am struggling with ideas. ...

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12 years ago

Di

Where I am working ( I am only new)I find that if I move my residents into an area for an activity suited to the alert/Interested even if only to observe ones at the time,I am finding that nursing...

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12 years ago

Solange Diversional Therapist

Very interesting Christine. Thank you for sharing it with your colleagues.

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12 years ago

Christine RAO

I found www.popularmechanics.com very interesting. Please look at 101 gadgets that changed the world. It is a lovely reminisce program, especially as a men's activity...

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12 years ago

Solange Diversional Therapist

Hi Lisa, I have heard of bilingual words and phrases for people from a non-English background so that staff can communicate with them. Some nursing homes also use multilingual signs and symbols. I...

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12 years ago

Lisa byfield Proprietor

My name is Lisa. I am a Therapy Assistant at an Aged Care Hostel in Perth, Western Australia. I am in the process of building a business where I design and produce placards for those in care, which ...

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12 years ago

Janet

Hi , I will like to enquire ,if there is a student on placement what are the tasks they can get involved in ,can they participate in an IPP-Individual Program Plan and of course get involved in...

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12 years ago

Annmaree Ain/Activies

hi, was wondering are there any sample forms available from the website of the DT resident assessment. thanks annmaree

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12 years ago

Katja Recreation Activiites Officer

Has anybody tried using rabbits for pet therapy in their workplace? If so how do you implement it along the lines of hygiene, type of basket, how long to use the rabbit etc.....

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12 years ago

Katja Recreation Activiites Officer

Does anybody have any suggestions in job descriptions for a co-ordinator/team leader for a Diversional Therapy Department? Also how often would you run these team meetings and a suggestion of agenda ...

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12 years ago

Katja Recreation Activiites Officer

I would like to start doing an A3 size storyboard of photos for the residents in my Dementia section and was wondering if there are any templates that I could utilise?

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12 years ago

Maree Allied Health Assistant/ RN Div 2

We were looking for easy games for AFL grandfinal and the NRL finals something that happens every year in september

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12 years ago

Lisa Diversional Therapist

Hi everyone I have a dilemma I hope someone can help me with, I have a resident who is not only aged and has a dementia diagnosis but she is also developmentally delayed. I need some activities to...

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12 years ago

Jill Manager

Do you use toilet roll incerts in craft activities

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12 years ago

Jackie Lifestyle Coordinator

Hi All......I work in Low care as well as a Dementia area, I have a great problem with the noise level in the Dementia area from many aspects ...I try to keep the area quiet, play soft music in the...

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12 years ago

Solange Diversional Therapist

According to our statistics, the most common job titles for members of our community are: Diversional Therapist, Recreation Therapist, Lifestyle Co-ordinator, Activities Officer. However there are...

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12 years ago

Emma mitchell Diversional Therapist

Hi there, just wondering if you know of any suitable entertainers for our facility? We are running low! Thanks, Emma

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12 years ago

Linda Personal care assistant

Hi, what is goal-directed behaviour?

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12 years ago

Sandra Activities coordinator

I have recently gained a position as activity coodinator. I have fifty eight residents to cater for. There is a sensitive unit of 32, which has its own worker. Is fifty eght a manageable number?? or ...

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12 years ago

Di

Hi what are some suggestions for books to read for lowcare book club ?

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12 years ago

Linda Personal care assistant

HI, how would I write this paragraph objectively? Richard is in the early stages of dementia and refuses to discuss moving into an aged care facility and becomes aggressive when the matter is...

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12 years ago

Katrina rigby National Lifestyle Manager

Hi, We are a large aged care provider with over 45 sites throughout Australia. We were wondering if we could get a discount membership if a number of facilities joined? Thank you.

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12 years ago

Carol bryant

Hi Guys would like more ideas for fund raising other than Raffle.

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12 years ago

Bronwyn Manager - Day Program - Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Hi Everyone, many thanks for all the wonderful info that goes into this site - it has been invaluable to our centre. I was wondering if anyone could suggest a policy writer in the Southern Sydney...

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12 years ago

Mercy LIFESTYLE COORDINATOR

Hi Everyone, I have found this website a great resource in planning activities esp for special days. I have been looking for activities for blind people as its hard for them to participate in all...

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12 years ago

Lynne

Do you have an organisation membership as opposed to an individual membership, so all staff in our organisation can use the wonderful resources on you website. regards Lynne

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12 years ago

Ron RAO

I am putting this up on our humour board today.

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12 years ago

Christine Lifestyle Support Officer

Hi Sandra, Most if not all facilities have a fund (comfort fund etc) which is the residents money held by the facility for the residents use. Any coffee, meals etc bought when out is paid from that ...

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12 years ago

Sandra training diversional therapist

Hi lifestyle, just one question on your suggested outings, when u take them out for lunch, who pays for it? Cheers

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12 years ago

Christine Lifestyle Support Officer

Hi Solange, I haven't had an opportunity to try your suggested activities yet. I am hesitant about military band music as many of our residents are Europeans who lived through WW2 and I don't want...

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12 years ago

Sharon Diversonal Therapist

Rummykub (Rummy Cube) is extremely popular at my Village. I have two sets purchased from regular games shops but residents are finding them increasingly difficult to "read". Does anyone know a...

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12 years ago

Sandra training diversional therapist

hi there, iv just been told i have to change my activites calendar again, as its good but not good enough, have been working at the same place 2yrs now and management are always wanting me to change...

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12 years ago

Chris Diversional Therapist

Hi, Just wondering if you have any information about Daffodil Day Many thanks Chris

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12 years ago

Donna Lifestyle Coordinator

Hi Carol, You can purchase fiddle boards from www.3-plus.com.au but you can make them much cheaper yourself. I recently purchased wooden nuts & bolts kit for $16 from www.anniesattic.com.au I...

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12 years ago

Carol Recreation Therapist/Caregiver

Good day Please can you give me an idea how to make a FIDDLE board for a dementia patient who loves mechanical things, I am thinking of screws, hooks, things he could 'play with'. Things which would ...

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Binu 21st Nov 2024 AIN Well Being

Multicultural Radio Guide Sample & Template

hi Talita,
thank you for great ideas. wonderful resources you shared.


Vanessa 21st Nov 2024 Activity Coordinator

Finish the Movie Titles

What a great quiz!Enjoyed by all!💃🏼
Kimberly 15th Nov 2024 Director

Sparkling Christmas Tree Cards

Will definitely be doing this one!
Amy 13th Nov 2024 Activity Coordinator

Farmer's Market Event

This was a huge hit! Thank you so much!!
Anne Timbang 12th Nov 2024

Songs for Seniors Quiz

Excellent idea! Thank you
Sheila 12th Nov 2024 Volunteer Arts/crafts Assistant

Military Bingo

This was a great game to play with my elderly veteran friends and residents, with a patriotic sing-a-long and prizes.
Deborah 12th Nov 2024 Activity Director

Christmas Carols Booklet for Senior Care - 22 Carols 8 Hymns

Thank you so much for the Word version so I could enlarge the print. This is such a wonderful offering.
Katrine 11th Nov 2024 Leisure and Lifestyle

Sparkling Christmas Tree Cards

Brilliant Idea thank you so much.
Kensington Club 10th Nov 2024 Social Adult Day Program

Famous Paintings Bingo

Can you add the artist to the title? Even better would be add one fact about each painting in the notes.
Kensington Club 10th Nov 2024 Social Adult Day Program

Remembering Ferdinand Magellan

Can you add an image to each slide?
Carson 8th Nov 2024 Wellness & Enrichment

Armchair Travel to Switzerland

Hi! Just wondering if the stamps are suppose to go in the passport? They are very large? Thanks so much
DT 5th Nov 2024 National Diversional Therapist

20 Acts of Kindness to Bestow Upon Your Residents

Kindness is a virtue.
Brilliant activity ideas will make the residents and team members happy.
Big thanks 😊
4 Seasons 2nd Nov 2024 Activities Director

Wildflower Seed Bomb

thank you, susan! done
4 Seasons 2nd Nov 2024 Activities Director

Wildflower Seed Bomb

once they have dried you will put them in soil in a sunny position.
Lynette 1st Nov 2024 DT

Pot Luck Quiz 31

I just love the quiz's that you have it helps in my Activity job. Thank you.
Laura 31st Oct 2024 Activities Director

Turkey Quiz

In preparation for celebrating American Thanksgiving with my residents, I'm looking for a quiz on the animal turkey not the country LOL.
Elisha 31st Oct 2024 CNA

Read Along Books for Dementia Residents

I have been looking for something like this, thank you for sharing :)
DT 30th Oct 2024 National Diversional Therapist

Herb Brooms for Halloween

Residents love this very creative idea. Thank you for sharing,
much appreciated!
Princess 30th Oct 2024 Mind & Memory Programming Coordinator

Finish The Proverbs #1

The residents that I work with really do love these activities. They are really good at answering each one. Not too challenging but so much fun. Absolutely love this site.
Tammy Reed 30th Oct 2024

Lucky Dog Card Game

we also play this game for our residents, but we call it whoopie instead. they have a blast playing it. And the winner either gets to pick out prizes or some days we play for quarters, and we play 6 games and then we play 2 more games but if they win, they get 50 cents.
Regis Salisbury 29th Oct 2024

Ocean Facts and Interesting Trivia

This is my to go to place when our residents want something different on the calendars.
Nichole 29th Oct 2024 Activities Director

The Great Zombie Hunt

I've done a version of this for the past few years and it's been a big hit. About 10 days before Halloween I will hide 31 zombie pictures (laminated and about 2x3.5 inches in size) through our building (both easy and hard locations) and have residents turn them in at our Halloween Carnival for a prize. They get really into it and have zombie-hunting parties looking for them. My activity assistants bring the residents from our Memory care on zombie hunts during their walk times during the week. All the zombies are numbered and I write down the locations I hid them at. If they come to other activities throughout the week, I'll give them hints to locations as well. It's been a lot of fun
Mia 26th Oct 2024

Newsletter Template - August 2024

This is exactly what Im looking for and I am so grateful that I can download it all and its easy and large font for the residents. This helps me as I am 3 months in to the industry and didn't know where to start to find resources.
This also helps find suitable age appropriate ideas that I didn't think of so thankyou.
Nikki 24th Oct 2024 Day Centre Coordinator

The History of Bingo Presentation

Bite sized individually wrapped chocolates are the winnings at our centre.
Margaret 24th Oct 2024 CHSP CoOrdinator

DIY Race Horses

Hi, I made my own horses for the Melbourne cup.
Laura 24th Oct 2024 Activity Co-ordinator

Place the Face - This or That Visual Quiz

We love this! Residents love to guess and brings such smiles and chuckles! Thank you!
CGV 22nd Oct 2024 Recreation and Rehab Manager

Name the Carpentry Tools

I like this idea of various tools, and could add to this with items from our home toolbox to add to the program.

In past years, I created a program of "hammers" . Where they originated from, and several types. I placed them on my activity cart, and displayed to each of the Residents. Everything from Fire hammers (break into buildings on fire) ; Railroad hammers; to small Tin - Bashing hammers. It sparked a great amount of discussion and reminisce about former jobs. And my manager was impressed with ingenuity and creativity.

CGV 22nd Oct 2024 Recreation and Rehab Manager

Find the Hidden Objects - Autumn Harvest Festival

A good activity for intellectual intervention. And physical intervention -fine motor skills. Thank you for sharing.
Tracey 22nd Oct 2024 Recreation Therapist

Word Game 3

Our mid-high functioning residents love this game. They always look forward to the activity when included in the calendar. They get a prize when they answer the 9 letter word.
ZANDRA 22nd Oct 2024 Specialist II

13 Reminiscing Themes for Seniors

Good morning, I enjoy reminiscing activities with the clients. It gives them an opportunity to reflect on their youth.
Wendy 21st Oct 2024

Name That Show Visual Quiz

Thank you for this activity, the residents love it
Sylvia 18th Oct 2024 Activities Director

The Great Zombie Hunt

Thanks for all your Support and creativity that you share w/ us is really helpful , sometimes we really are very busy a lot of work and not enough time to do so many things we would want to do , again Thank you.
Yvette 16th Oct 2024

Build Your Own Pizza

Hi Yvette . This is such a great idea. I would love to do this with our residents. Thanks Yvette.
Myra 15th Oct 2024

The Envelope Game

Kind of like Dirty Santa. I'm calling this one Dirty Money! Sounds fun!
Kaylene 15th Oct 2024 Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator

Shell Angel Decorations

These look lovely and easy to make. You could add a little extra glitter on the shell, too!
Elizabeth 15th Oct 2024 Wellbeing Officer

Feather Collage

Love all your ideas, makes my workload so much easier
Courtney 13th Oct 2024 Well-being Services manager

Find the Hidden Objects - Autumn Harvest Festival

This one is really interesting and all our residents loved it! Thankyou so much for introducing these activities.
Gwyneth 9th Oct 2024 Volunteer

Food Anagrams

Thanks Lawrence for your feedback - Gwyneth
Mere Brook Enhanced Day Care Centre 8th Oct 2024 Daytime Support Manager

13 Nights 'till Halloween

Looks like there are good ideas
Lawrence 8th Oct 2024 Carer

Food Anagrams

My residents love these! Please make some more! (I have nearly done all of the anagram quizzes on this site now) Thanks in advance
Berni 7th Oct 2024

Peacock Collage Group Project

We love a collaborative project and everyone was so happy with how our peacock turned out.
We do have someone who did the peacock body differently.
Thank you for the idea 🙂
Trudy 5th Oct 2024

Portable Activity Ideas to Reach Every Resident, Everyday

I am just starting activities in a long term stay hospital ward. I plan to do afternoon teas with China cups and saucers and a cake plate with carry handel that i made myself. This can be done in a single room with the resident and family member or in the group ward with a few people at a time.I also have a tablecloth with a world map on it. This brings out
so much discussion about where they have worked or gone on holiday and my plan is to introduce flags for the different countries. I am reading all the comments and keeping a note of interesting activities I could try.
CGV 5th Oct 2024 Recreation and Rehab Manager

German Quiz 2

Our local food bank donates non alcohol beer of variety of types.
Our local A & W donated small root beer steins x 12..
We are planning a party - and will share how it goes

HAPPY OKTOBERFEST
Kalolaine 3rd Oct 2024 Diversional Therapy

TV Fathers: Who Am I

Thank you to golden Cares for provided calendar that i used monthly the format is easy to copy edit and adding your daily or monthly activity.

My input for small or large group activity is domestic prepared for the kitchen to cook.
Washed potatoes, carrots and corns.
Potatoes peeler each
corns is easy to Pell's
Is a talking point reminiscence/laughter interact with co-residents.
Linda 1st Oct 2024 Bus Driver/ Activity Coordinator

Back to School Word Scramble

Where are the answers?
Thea 1st Oct 2024 Assistant

Ocean Bingo

How to play this game… Ocean Bingo? will be glad for instructions
Cheers
CGV 1st Oct 2024 Recreation and Rehab Manager

Residents' Meeting Prompts

Excellent. We do have ways to ask, but some of these are great conversation starters and ice breakers. Thank you for sharing.
Gabriele 26th Sep 2024 Lifestyle & Program Manager

Conversation Catch

Great idea, our residents have fun. Thank you
Tina 25th Sep 2024 life enrichment manager

Two-Minute Activities for Dementia Care

Hello I have male who has lewy dementia and his wife need help with some stuff
First time client with lewy
Do you have activities games crafts
For the couple to do
I'm a caregiver
Princess 25th Sep 2024 Mind & Memory Programming Coordinator

Personalised Cards

I am so happy that I invested in this site. It really does help with so many ideas to improve my monthly calendars.
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