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1 year ago

Tina life enrichment manager

hello i got a new job as care manager and caregiver at assitant living i need some fun excercies ideas using your hands feet some standing but fun stuff any idea group things and its in the...

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1 year ago

Nicole Activity Director

Hi, my name is Nicole I am the activity coordinator for a memory care facility. The residents have different levels of dementia which range from early to late stage. The activity calendar is a tool...

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1 year ago

Cecilia Life Enrichment Coordinator

Hi all, Happy Monday. I hope that the weekend was great. Question: How are you celebrating Easter and then later on Mother's Day? Last year for Easter we hid eggs filled candies and had an Easter...

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1 year ago

Lisa Activity Assistant

Hi I downloaded one of the picture guessing game. One picture was of lipstick to look at it you couldn't guess. All the pictures were great to look at and guess. I am trying to find those pictures...

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1 year ago

Michelle Activity Director

Good morning my name is Michelle, and I am new at being an Activity Director. I am looking for a video on how residents in my facility can vote. i am the only one for 108 residents and training in my ...

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1 year ago

Marjon Activities CoOrdinator

How does making a calendar for week month or year work? Do you have to pay extra for more possibilities like sign up for tool kit? thank you

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1 year ago

Jacqui Activity Coordinator

I am looking for activities suitable for seniors with dementia. I have reviewed the Armchair Travel and although interesting...I worry that it 'moves' too fast. The commentary needs to be slower. ...

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1 year ago

Dawn Lifestyle Director

When is Passover for this year 2023? My calendar wiz says April 7th, but when I google search it, it says April 5th. Thanks in advance!

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1 year ago

Dayani Lifestyle Coordinator

This is fantastic website forevery one lots of ideas and creations for the seniors, and we using this website everyday to get fabulous ideas for the activites. Thank you so much!!!

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1 year ago

Wyndley Activities

Hi. Are you intending to do an armchair travel to Wales. You have England Ireland and Scotland but no Wales, this would be a good activity for St David's Day

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1 year ago

White

Hello Everyone, is there a Template to Make a Birthday Banner on Golden Carers? If so, where can I find it? Thank You, Kathy

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1 year ago

Sharon Outreach

I am looking for some ways a corporation can observe Older Americans month in May. Any ideas?

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1 year ago

Noushin

Hi everyone, I need the risk assessment template for bus trip. Is it possible for someone to send it to me. many thanks

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1 year ago

Sylvia Resident Services Director

Our community is right across the street from a school. K through high school. I would love some suggestions for intergenerational activities that were successful in your communities. Thank...

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1 year ago

Rose Community Living Coordinator

My SNF residents want to have an Easter Egg hunt! Not the kind where they hide the eggs and kids come in and hunt, they want to be the ones doing the hunting, staff are the ones doing the hiding. ...

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1 year ago

Crissie Diversional & Recreation therapists

Kia ora !!! I Just loved this website i couldn't do my job without you guys Thank you so much for every single activities is just marvellous . Also i would like ask for the team please . Its is...

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1 year ago

Sherry Therapy Coordinator

Golden carers are amazing! They make things so much easier and so many fabulous ideas, thank so much. Sherry Edwards lifestyle coordinator Australia

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1 year ago

Sharon Comm Outreach

Hello: My company would like to observe Older Americans Month in May and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in June. I have a few ideas, but would love to hear some of the successful activities you may ...

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1 year ago

Penelope Fitness Trainer

Hello there I run group exercise classes for those over 60s. And they are all mobile so not chair based. I like to introduce some cognitive challenges from time to time. I'm wondering if there...

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1 year ago

Emily Activities Co Ordinator

I am struggling for ideas for people who have dementia to do. They are at various stages of dementia so some want to do things others do not and just want to watch the tv. I do reminiscing with them ...

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1 year ago

Diana Program Coodinator

Hi all, I am new to this site, and I thought I saw a virtual tour to Ireland when I first saw the information advertising these resources. I've been searching but haven't had any luck. I was...

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1 year ago

Tina Head Of Activities And Wellbeing

Hi. does anyone know the date this year for "social care day, remembrance and reflection" All I'm finding online is the date for last year. thanks in advance

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1 year ago

Sandra Operations Specialist

Grateful for Golden Carers! This site offers so much content. I oversee 20 communities and sharing new information is a blessing! Sometimes we find ourselves in a rut....thanks for ideas I've never...

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1 year ago

Sunya Activity Director

Hello everyone. I have questions? In your facility they are short on CNAs. You have an memory care activity assistant. They pull from activities to work on the floor. But, residents go without...

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1 year ago

Jean Activities Coordinator

A space has become available that I would like to set it up as a sensory lounge/space for our dementia residents. Any suggestions or input from Golden Carers members would be appreciated in order to...

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1 year ago

Maryellen Life Enrichment Director

This site is amazing! Thank you for the many ideas I am able to use with my residents. Each month brings great ideas

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1 year ago

Lorraine Elder Care/Activities Director

Mixed congnitive and physical abilities group - ideas that fit this profile? I am working with a group that numbers generally between 6 and 11 each time I do activities. My time is limited to...

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1 year ago

Hayley Community access worker

Hi everyone , I’m struggling for ideas to encourage a men’s group in the residential facility. As a lot of men have cognitive issues and physical limitations. It appears a lot easier to start...

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1 year ago

Emily Activities Assistant

Thank you for providing such a creative and inspiring activities! I use Golden Carers daily and My residents love all of the quizzes and Arts and Crafts activities! Golden Carers is where I go for...

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1 year ago

Tasha HCA- Assistant Manager

I am beyond excited to have been introduced to this group. I am thrilled about what this will mean for my residents. I am a HCA and just accepted another position as an Assistant Manager in a...

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1 year ago

Bobbie Carer/activity Assistant

A problem which I hope someone can assist with, when doing an ice cream run, how do you keep the ice-cream from melting? I can't do it any faster, I have tried sitting the ice-cream bucket in a...

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1 year ago

Louisa Head of Activities

I truly appreciate this wonderful resource, it never fails to provide something meaningful to add to our activity schedule every month. I love to share our activities too in the hope of sharing the...

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1 year ago

Carol Activity Coordinator

Hi , I am new to Golden carers but wow so happy with all the wonderful resources that are available. Even after a week i don't know how i managed without this wonderful tool.Looking forward to the...

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1 year ago

Cecilia Life Enrichment Coordinator

Hi everyone. I hope that the new year is going well for you. I am enjoying all the activities that Golden Carers and its members provide and I have tried many of them but the one I do most is the...

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1 year ago

Kylie Activities Officer

Activities Officer, Aged Care Wing, Multi-Purpose Service - NSW Australia - I have a married couple, both now living in the MPS, separate rooms, as this is the way that the rooms are configured....

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1 year ago

Shirley Welfare Village Officer

I am absolutely thrilled to see Israel is in Armchair travel. My residents are going to be thrilled to bits. Thank you for all the information in the past, really opened my eyes and brought joy to...

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1 year ago

Elaine Carer

Hi meeting new Residents for first time tomorrow in my new setting, any ideas for a quick ice breaker.. thank you

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1 year ago

Edie Recreation Aide

Hello everyone, I would like some advice. I would like to start a weekly Men's group and I want to entice them to come to program. what ideas would be good. I thought wood working and men's health,...

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1 year ago

Tina DT

Thank you so much for your great ideas. Adelina,

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1 year ago

Jen Activities, Social Day Program, Life Enrichment

Hi, Does anyone facilitate or work in a Day Program for early stage Alzheimer’s ? If so, how is your day structured and any ideas for activities? We'll do exercise, some brain games, something...

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1 year ago

Nancy Activity Director

Hello. my residents have been on lock down due to a covid out break .We are finally getting cleared and getting ready to open the activity room. I wanted to do something special for them since they...

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1 year ago

Activities - bedingfeld park inc Aged Care

We have some aged care residents in our facility who do not join in actiivities and prefer to do something self-directed in their rooms. I have a list of things that may be included but can anyone...

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1 year ago

Karen Assist Activity Coordinator

I need to have a topic for 20 seniors with the starting of dementia. I have already hit the most popular ones, childhood - firsts - happiest time. any Suggestions?

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1 year ago

George Majestic Entertainer

Hi There. I want to play Food Bingo with the residents in several nursing homes. Is it possible to print of the food pictures . then i presume that you would have individual photos that can be drawn ...

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1 year ago

Norman Recreation

Hi there, I have a client who comes in for Day Program, she's legally blind, hard of hearing and her mobility isn't the greatest. Activity planning has been difficult as I have other clients with ...

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1 year ago

Oliver

Question about interesting talks... My residents have brought up a couple of times about being interested in attending interesting talks as an activity. This suits me well, I like to share...

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1 year ago

Christina Retired DT

Thank you for all the wonderful activities each month you are all so clever and it makes our job so much easier.

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1 year ago

Lori Activity

We have a chance through a grant to buy some kind of sensory interactive table for our Alzheimer’s unit does anybody know any that are available or what that would be

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1 year ago

Jennifer Activity Support Worker Aged Care

Hi I am doing a 1960s party. Has anyone got any ideas for activities or games?

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1 year ago

Dionne Activity Director

Is there any new cutting edge, dementia modules for example: Montessori for Dementia? My job wants to start a adult day care with dementia specific. Thanks Dionne

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Gwyneth 23rd Nov 2024 Volunteer

Pot Luck Quiz 31

Thanks for the feedback and all the best for Christmas and 2025. Gwyneth
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 Selwyn 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
Help