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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator From New South Wales, Australia Australia flag

Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

1 year ago

Songs for Seniors Quiz

As mentioned the lyrics for Have I told you lately are incorrect here is the corrected version by Gene Autry Have I told you lately that I love you Could I tell you once again somhow Have I said...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

1 year ago

Songs for Seniors Quiz

Well there you go, it was meant to be Gene Autry Have I told you lately that I love you Could I tell you once again somhow Have I said with all my heart and soul how I adore you Well darling, I'...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

3 years ago

Cruise Ship Theme Day

Yes we did I just cut them out of cardboard and then drew the bolt holes on after the residents painted them you can use blue cellophane in the middle of the rings

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

4 years ago

Halloween-Themed Song Lyrics

Thank you although I didn't write all of them they were sourced from the internet through girl guides etc many, many, many moons ago. Glad you enjoyed them. Some of them were written by my girl guid...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

4 years ago

Read Along Books for Dementia Residents

These are ones I wrote myself, not sure where you could download any. Try writing some, it's very easy. Cheers.

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

5 years ago

Cruise Ship Theme Day

This is great I did one with my facility but made it a week long cruise, visiting a different port everyday - heaps of work prior but the residents got involved with painting port holes etc. I also m...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

5 years ago

Rainbow Guided Meditation

There is also a similar one in the Starting Points for Activities and Programs / Books 1 & 2 - can't recall off the top of my head which one it is in, but it is a good one to use too and I find that r...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

5 years ago

Match the Brand Name to it's Logo

You can match this with my activity Jingle Jangle which is on this website and whammo you have a fun filled activity to go...well done

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

5 years ago

Winter Campfire

A great comment Owen and well done....bravo!! Once scouting and guiding are in your blood it never goes. The residents would remember being a part of likewise organisations too...eg Red Cross Brigad...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

5 years ago

Winter Campfire

Owen ha ha that would be funny, I always incorporate Guide songs just can't help myself.

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

5 years ago

Read Along Books for Dementia Residents

Hi Teri that is where I got my idea from as they were expensive and i thought it would be easy to write one on my town and they just kept coming...am about to do some more....

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

5 years ago

Anzac Day Wreaths made from plastic spoons

I have used a Christmas wreath and made handmade poppies to go on it and we have used them for years, I have also added at times small red Christmas lights to the centre of the poppies.

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

5 years ago

Songs for Seniors Quiz

I have just copied and pasted the songs from google so have no idea if they are copyright issues, I have only printed them for my facility, my apologies if any issues occur.

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

5 years ago

Song Lyrics from Around the World

Hi Jane I would love the Austrian song. Thanks

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

5 years ago

Song Lyrics from Around the World

Hi Solange, yes I did have the Sukiyaki song too but would need someone to translate it, thanks for the other suggestions everyone

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

5 years ago

Song Lyrics from Around the World

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Songs from Around the World

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

5 years ago

How to Conduct a Reminiscing Session

When I do reminiscing I try to have visual and tactile objects...eg women's reminiscing I use two old style beauty cases and have things in them like a corset with stockings, petticoat, jewellery, cos...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

5 years ago

Scent Guessing

I have actually done another way with purchasing some perfumes, talcs, soaps, shaving cream etc and have the residents smell them and then we reminisce with what uses they had. So many memories came...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

5 years ago

Reminiscence - Childhood Nursery Rhymes

I have taken this one step further and downloaded pictures of the nursery rhymes...on the back I wrote the words to them....there are heaps of them around and some I had never heard of. I did this in...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

5 years ago

Winter Campfire

I have taken this activity one step further and actually put up a dome tent in the room along with camp bed, table, chairs etc and having been a girl guide, brought along some of my guiding things inc...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

6 years ago

End of Year Message 2024

Once again another new year to try more activities, keep up the good work everyone at Golden carers and looking forward to many more activities to try xx

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

6 years ago

Halloween-Themed Song Lyrics

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Halloween Songs to Other Songs

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

6 years ago

Red Hat ladies

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Red Hat ladies

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

6 years ago

Halloween Songwriting Fun

If you google this you can find some already written, but it would be fun to do your own too..I will see if I can post some later

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

6 years ago

Reminiscing: How to Create a Memory Board

I have done a sunflower picture for each of my residents in the memory unit and have put information from their Life Story on each petal..it is then laminated and placed near the door so that staff ca...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

6 years ago

Guess the Aussie Jingle

I made this one up, Annabelle, have a go and make an American version, you will be pleasantly surprised how easy it is...cheers Jo

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

6 years ago

Guess the Aussie Jingle

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Jingle Jangle

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

6 years ago

Hands on Tote Art Project

Love this idea, could be used for any occasion...thank you

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

7 years ago

End of Year Message 2024

Thanks ever so much for the fantastic ideas that everyone shares and to all at Golden Carersa safe festive season and looking forward to 2018...keep up the good work as this site is a valuable source...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

7 years ago

Recycled Hoy Game

I too play this but we use 13 cards and turn them over as called. I also use normal size cards and larger cards for those with sight impairments. The cards I use to call out are quite large I got t...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

7 years ago

Ocean Themed Sing-Along with Lyrics

Just going through some other songs, if you google ocean songs there is a whole list and the website preschooleducation.com also has some easy songs. You could also extend this to some river songs as...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

7 years ago

Ocean Themed Sing-Along with Lyrics

And another...my Bonnie Lies over the ocean

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

7 years ago

Ocean Themed Sing-Along with Lyrics

I am Sailing is another one too..

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

7 years ago

Ocean Themed Sing-Along with Lyrics

You could also add some other songs eg...The Yellow Submarine, My Ship Sails from China, Cruising Down the River, The Good Ship Lollipop and I am sure most of you would know some songs from Preschool...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

8 years ago

Read Along Books for Dementia Residents

Here is another to whet your appetite (new read along book download)

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

8 years ago

Horse Race Game

I have just made some noodle horses, instead of using hot glue gun I made slits to push in mane and ears, I also drew on eyes and nostrils. The idea is to get staff to 'ride' a horse around the track...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

8 years ago

Also note that if you do a Food Handling training you should be able to cook bbqs etc. In hindsight most Leisure and Lifestyle people should do this as it covers happy hours, outings etc. It also is...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

8 years ago

Armchair Travel: A Sensory Experience for Seniors

I have also borrowed at times dvds from the local library as well as books for resources. If you go to the travel agents they sometimes have brochures that they are giving away, these can be used for...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

8 years ago

Cooking Aromas for Senior Care

I have bought one of those patty cake cookers and it works a treat. The aroma of the cakes cooking tantalises everyone. I use this in the dementia wing and have the residents assist by icing the cak...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

8 years ago

Read Along Books for Dementia Residents

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Read Along books for dementia residents

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

8 years ago

Sensory Pouches for Dementia Care

Definitely going to make some of these this weekend...thanks

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

8 years ago

Sensory Stimulation for Dementia Care

You can get small bubble wands from Reject shop that have bubbles that don't burst so the residents can hold them in their hand.

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

8 years ago

Air Swimming Fish

These are quite large and can be purchased from ebay, come from China

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

8 years ago

Mulitcultural Songs

Of course I forgot the most important one...Brazil - I Go To Rio

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

8 years ago

Mulitcultural Songs

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Mulitcultural Songs

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

8 years ago

Songs for Seniors Quiz

Thank you all for enjoying this resource, can be used over and over again and hopefully has inspired you to try some of your own.

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

8 years ago

Tactile Reminiscing Ideas

I can now cheat on the beach theme and use the Kinetic sand, the looks on the residents faces is priceless...there is a cheaper version at KMart - $5 which is similar. KMart also have kinetic sand in...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

8 years ago

13 Reminiscing Themes for Seniors

I like using visual aids with my reminiscing...for example I took a toolbox in with old tools that had the men reminiscing and to offside that for the ladies I had an old beauty case and filled it wit...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

8 years ago

Easter Carrots Craft

Love this idea and now I can use up my scraps of material..thank you so much...

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Joanne

Leisure and Lifestyle Co ordinator

8 years ago

Noodle Soccer

I have used the noodles cut into 3 for exercising with, mind you there is plenty of space needed

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