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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
From
Victoria,
Australia
Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Yes we had Bobs - used a golf stick and golf balls, did also use on the table with pool stick.
We have 4 to 5 rounds each person has 4 shots at a time - remember to support stance and ensure mobility...
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Please don't forget some nice fresh flowers or a pot plant in the room also leave the latest paper available - and magazines - reading to the family member can promote reminiscing for family and frien...
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Yes - Cooking is a great Activity also Gardening but you can use pots and do inside sessions also woodwork - sanding and painting - activities that are rewarding and results are seen in a short perio...
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Toy Kingdom or Toy World or Super Cheap
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Hi all just a question to ALL - over the years, through Training and updating Education l have been told to always, where possible - depending on the person - ( individual situations ) use day/date or...
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Has anyone else taken on board doing TT in your Program - every good.
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Again keep it simple - gardening - set up a garden area - if only pots - watering - do lots of cutting, start a worm farm, Remo = photo's of machinery or look into the Men's history - did they like Ca...
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
It doesn't have to be a BIG THING Happy Hour - just keep it simple - Invite local Artists/Volunteers to play - have a Theme if you like even just background Music - get Care staff involved time for th...
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
How to Prevent Falls in Senior Care
I have introduced a Falls Prevention Ex's Program to our Facility.
It.s not for everyone but has been very positive for those taking part. We also purchased a Wii and play Bowls. Some Redients have t...
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Just remember girls it's not about US - get to know the Residents and what they want - it might be just a cuppa and a chat - walk in the garden the simple things are the most rewarding for THEM.
It's...
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Julie we have just purchased 2 Ipads and l have downloaded lots of FREE Games - jigsaws, ox's, word games. The Residents have become very confident with these.
Start slowly till they get confidents -...
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Daily Attendance Forms
So Raelene what do you use
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Snoezelen Rooms and Sensory Environments for Dementia Care
Use a portable trolley as a Sensory Trolley too
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
How to write an Activity-Based Care Plan
As a Qualified D.T. can l say congratulation the information you are providing is fantastic - just a reminder to all - LOOK OUTSIDE THE SQUARE but always remember the PERSON - CENTRE PRESON CARE. (As...
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Travel movies are great also - you can go to the Travel Agents and borrow some or the Library, also shops like Cheap as Chips/Dick Smith often have good DVD's - call it ARMCHAIR TRAVEL
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Go for it - bowls is great and golf also men that were farmers like the shooting /target game - not sure on
the quiz games as l hven't seen many all the best
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Jenny I totally understand the same thing happened to myself about 6 mths ago - though l was lucky enough to find this fantastic job - 1 off my formere co workers was forces out after l left.
The res...
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
hi just on the cooking issue - l have developed a cook book for sessions
Maryann
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Wooden Branch Christmas Trees
we did a wooden bow christmas tree butmanagement shifted itfor atraditional tree - sad [70 plus bows for each resident they tiresd them]
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
thanx all for the feedback on days/hrs - very varied/interesting thanx again keep it coming
maryann ellis
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
hi l still need feedback on hours off work for D.T.s can a few people please tell me their work hours program hrs etc this includes activity co ordinators too thanx MARYANN ELLIS
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
hi yeh jess contact Diversional Therapy Australia located in Sydney also login to REDLEAF EDUCATION they have distace ed which may be what u are lookingg for Maryann Horsham VICTORIA
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Men's Group
hi yes l have ideas for exersise program = us a big balloon or ball residents in the circle hit kick the ball around then add another one also get a large sheet - coloured get each person to hold it,...
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Horse Racing Hat Parade
yes we are having cup day fun day will give feedback after the day it will be different this year than others
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Sample Weekly Program for Memory Care
hi can someone please send me a copy of their weekley program would luv a few- for ideas its for 6-7 day program for HOSTEL RES.thanks MARYANN
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
yes l need info on ACFI too please thanx MARAYNN
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Action Plan
l am having trouble downloading these forms ??
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Maryann
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
At present we have a fantastic activites program which we are always trying to improve our management now wants our activities staff to do PERSONNAL CARE WORK in the pm as they are short staffed does...
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