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Linda Riedel 
30th Jan 2023
Recreation Therapist
30th Jan 2023
Recreation Therapist
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Garden Care - with a laugh!
Linda Riedel
20th Dec 2022
Recreation Therapist
20th Dec 2022
Recreation Therapist
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Spreading the Christmas Cheer!
Linda
22nd Sep 2022
Recreation Therapist
22nd Sep 2022
Recreation Therapist
Five Ways to Spice Up Your Exercise Program
You have not included brain gym exercises
Linda
14th Sep 2022
Recreation Therapist
14th Sep 2022
Recreation Therapist
Maths as a group activity in memory support is a fun group activity that has everyone engaged with confidence
Older persons maths skills are stronger than later generations
Maths was learnt by rote the rolling of black boards with times tables written up so as a group sing the 5 times tables all from memory
Enjoy
Older persons maths skills are stronger than later generations
Maths was learnt by rote the rolling of black boards with times tables written up so as a group sing the 5 times tables all from memory
Enjoy
Linda
14th Sep 2022
Recreation Therapist
14th Sep 2022
Recreation Therapist
Rhythm Activity with Percussion Instruments
With memory support residents the loudness of a group percussion instruments is frightening
Linda
3rd Aug 2022
Recreation Therapist
3rd Aug 2022
Recreation Therapist
The game finish the proverbs
I don't use cards as many of the residents no longer have the ability to read
Using the well know proverbs I give the group the first half of the proverb encouraging residents to verbalise the finish end of that proverb this encourages them to verbalise
I don't use cards as many of the residents no longer have the ability to read
Using the well know proverbs I give the group the first half of the proverb encouraging residents to verbalise the finish end of that proverb this encourages them to verbalise
Linda
1st Aug 2022
Recreation Therapist
1st Aug 2022
Recreation Therapist
This is a great idea for those residents who are still able to read
I like to encourage - courage in the residents by creating a competitive edge, not stating a answer is incorrect, but acknowledging it was a great answer from that person answering, and not singling out anyone to answer
Everyone sits in a group setting and I take my arm roaming from one side of the group to the other to encourage answers from both sides of the group
I like to encourage - courage in the residents by creating a competitive edge, not stating a answer is incorrect, but acknowledging it was a great answer from that person answering, and not singling out anyone to answer
Everyone sits in a group setting and I take my arm roaming from one side of the group to the other to encourage answers from both sides of the group
Linda
19th Jul 2022
Recreation Therapist
19th Jul 2022
Recreation Therapist
Diversional therapists and lifestyle qualified workers are not valued for their assessment capability and when engaged with dementia study qualifications the board spectrum our work carries
We offer more than a spoonful of sugar we have not been aligned on the ladder with allied health professionals as we should be
We offer more than a spoonful of sugar we have not been aligned on the ladder with allied health professionals as we should be
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As you all know Lifestyle can be very challenging so it's good to have the support of like-minded people. I love the variety and ideas. Your activities are up to date, meaningful and positive.
Geraldine Melican
Lifestyle Therapist
Australia
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