Member Profile: Solange

Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Cathy, could you do a Hall Singalong? Residents would sit at the door of their bedrooms in the Hallway and sing together with you as a leader. Music is a quintessential activity for everyone and...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

How to Overcome Common Dementia Challenges in Group Activities

Hi Jordan, this problem is common in care facilities and unfortunately, there is no widespread protocol to deal with it as yet. In some facilities management gets involved and sets up specific guide...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

High Jennie, I agree with you fully. The 1:1’s visits cannot be underestimated. The greater the loneliness and solitude, the lower the quality of life and more so in these trying times. Thank you for...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Kelly, High School children can contribute in many ways. Music for instance; inquire at your local High School about choirs, Trio and Quartet musicians, poetry reading, and drama skits and invite t...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Michael, to start a Ladies Auxiliary it is important to have at least 3 or 4 members interested. You are lucky to have your Mom and the two ladies that help you with the garden as possible membe...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Megan, perhaps you could have a staff member go to the beach and gather some shells and pebbles into a couple of boxes to pass around. It would go well with the fresh scent of the ocean. You cou...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

2020 Tokyo Olympics Posters

Hi Jamie, yes you could try making Sushi. Also, there is Yakitori (chicken in skewers) and Onigiri (rice balls), and Gyoza (the Japanese equivalent of Chinese dumplings). Recipe for Onigiri will feat...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Brigadeiro - Brazilian chocolate bon-bons Recipe

Hi Melody, how wonderful that you have the support of your Chef. Congratulations to both of you. Thank you for taking the time to let us know. We appreciate it. All the best!

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Short Stories about Horses

Hi Victoria, you are absolutely right. I am so sorry. My sincere apologies. Thank you for taking the time to let us know. We really appreciate it. We will fix it as soon as possible.

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Sally, you could glue them top to top, and with the help of papier-mache residents could turn them into animals like whales, crocodiles, fishes, lizards. It is a great way to recycle the donated...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Cecilia, think of happy happenings while the person was in your care. For instance how about a small photo album (6 to 10 photos) from past activities/events where the person was having a good time...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Nieke, you could put a rosary or any other symbol of the person's religion. Also some green foliage or flowers in a small jar; a battery-operated candle, a laminated short prayer. The table where...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Deborah, yes, it is really disheartening when you plan the activities and attendance is poor. One strategy that may help is involving residents’ relatives with ethnic food tasting. Here are other...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Armchair Travel to Australia

Hi, Michael, a couple of quick classic meals Australians like, Fish & Chips, or Sausage Rolls. It can be store bought.

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Lisa, what a good idea! Tinkering fires the imagination because there are no instructions and no failures. Here are a few ideas: Pieces of wood for hammer and nail projects, tinker trays: rubberb...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Virginia, the best activity for demonstration is usually the one you had previous success with. Make sure the participants have roughly the same skills. I think Snakes & Ladders would be fine. Y...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Well done Jean. Socializing, reminiscing, and feeling good. Keep up the good work!

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Diane, how innovative you are! Congratulations. Here are a few ideas to think about: Popular Dips Around the World, Cheeses Around the World, Colored Vegetables, Sushi Galore (sample Kelp, Seaw...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Recycled Dream Spring Tree

Hi Debra, that's so impressive. Congratulations!

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Dawn, You are on the right track. Here are a few more ideas you may incorporate. https://www.goldencarers.com/50-activities-for-the-elderly-in-lockdown-and-isolation/6265/

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

There is also some trivia and a quiz. https://www.goldencarers.com/st-george-trivia/7026/ https://www.goldencarers.com/st-georges-day-and-england-quiz-/6346/

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Abbots, I would learn a few key phrases in Latvian like Are you thirsty/hungry? or are you in pain? Avoid speaking English with other people in front of her, if speaking; speak clearly in an even...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Tamara, woodwork is a good activity with so many benefits. There are some excellent plywood projects suitable to a resident that was once a carpenter. You could purchase a simple plywood project...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Daniela, Activity Plans or Care Plans must be based on residents' wishes and preferences, so the first thing you should do is to interview the resident - if he/she cannot tell you you may ask their...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Viktorija, there are quite a few things that can make residents’ lives more enjoyable and meaningful while activity staff is not available. However, a Facilitator /Supervisor is recommended. Perha...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Shantel, I can fully understand your frustration. Adapting to change is a struggle for most elderly people, yet the technology people come, change everything, and leaves you with the aftermath to...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi, Tina, the game ‘Wedding Charade” is a good one. Participants choose a wedding movie and perform for the audience to guess. Choose movies from two or three decades ago, like Steel Magnolias, The G...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Alice in Wonderland Christmas Pantomime

Hi Simone, the Panto is usually performed by; activity coordinators, nurses, kitchen staff, maintenance people, gardeners, residents' relatives, and friends of the facility. The audience (residents)...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

8 Tips for Successful One-on-One Visits

Hi, Mary. The link below will help you with Care Plan goals and interventions 1:1https://www.goldencarers.com/care-plan-goals-interventions/3332/

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

How to Plan Music Activities for Dementia Care

Hi, Patricia, interactive drum circle is an excellent activity for residents. You may start with a couple of drums and a couple of tambourines. The activity is simple, the facilitator stands in front...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Things that go Together Quiz

Hi Linda, thank you very much for your kind words. We are so happy we can lend a hand. Your comments mean a lot to us. Thank you.

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Color Go Fish

Hi, Elaine, thank you for your feedback. Very few people would steal paint color charts, and I agree with you; it is not the right thing to do. I believe most people would ask the shop owner for paint...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi, Nicole. What a good idea. I would say that the floral arrangement could be made with live or artificial flowers depending on your budget and convenience. It would be a good opportunity to have a g...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Team Leadership: Discipline & Workplace Performance

Hi Elize, you should have a record of everything you do. Have you heard of the saying: “If it is not documented, it didn’t happen”.? Care Plans, Progress Notes, Residents Profile, Hand-over sheets, am...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

5 of Quiz

Hi Lindsey, the quiz answers are five of whatever was said. e.g 'exotic fruit': Lychee, mango, banana, carambola, papaya - and so on. Cheers!

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Carpet Bowls Game for Seniors

HI, Michelle, we have added more detailed instructions to the activity!

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Julie, boxing as an exercise with a punching bag (blow-up or not) should be done with a professional coach’s advice for safety's sake. On the other hand, I have seen it being used the way childre...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

You are welcome, Penny. Good luck!

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Collective Nouns for World Animal Day

Hi Myra, what a great idea to add passwords. Thank you for sharing.

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Penny, you could try buying a Birdhouse kit for him to put together and to paint it. Another idea is to get an old chair (Salvation Army) and some sandpaper for him to ‘restore’ it. Also, we have s...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Bernard, that is so kind of you to spend time with the residents. If the restriction of the Pandemic is not so severe, you may start as a volunteer. Ask staff to help you choose 3 or 4 residents t...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Spring Crossword

Thank you, Tammy, your feedback is really appreciated.

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Diners Club

Well done Kay! Thank you for sharing.

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Anagram Quiz #4

HI, Sharon, thank you very much for the feedback. It means a lot to us and we appreciate your taking time to write.

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi, Charlene, we have the lifestyle Social & Cultural Profile, and My Life’s Timeline. They are both non-clinical. Let us know if it works for you.

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

The Great Australian Dunny

Hi Kerry, that's a lovely reminiscing activity. Thanks for sharing.

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

The Great Australian Dunny

Hi Kerry, I agree with you, poetry is so underrated. It provides inspiration and it is therapeutic for those who read and those who listen, as well as those who write poetry. Despite having a Poetry...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Michelle, you could try rain gauges to monitor rainfall, some may like it. Also, growing succulents, unraveling sweaters for recycling the wool, making tissue flowers for Mother’s Day, drawing famo...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Hi Martin, you could celebrate by talking to your local school's Music Teacher and organizing a children's concert for your residents. You could also hold a showcase session with arts & crafts made by...

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Solange

Diversional Therapist

3 years ago

Gratitude Jar Poster

Hi Pam, welcome! We hope your stay is enjoyable and long. February is a great month, with awesome celebrations that include World Radio Day, St. Valentine’s Day, World Radio Day, The Oscars, and many...

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