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Australian Inventions Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Australian Inventions Got It (Bingo)
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Melbourne Cup Bingo
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Melbourne Cup BIngo
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Dip Tasting Sensory Activity
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Sensory: Dip tasting
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World Globe Coloring & Captions
Also, get an actual globe and spin it and look about facts on each country. Then YouTube the country's landmarks. Name its capital, language, money, population and exports. Or buy inflatable globes a...
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For World Radio Day on Feb 13, Sydney recreational staff can arrange a visit to the Radio Museum in Kurrajong. Very interesting for radio buffs.
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What is a Grandparent?
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: What is a Grandparent
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You could also try the Mirrabooka Singers. Call Doreen on 98721030. Meera Belle is fantastic and does a beautiful Karen Carpenter tribute concert and has performed for our Christmas parties. Her numbe...
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Cooling Down
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Cooling down
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Hi Barbara, with Vision Australia audio books, they also provide a Daisy player which will allow him to stop the story and restart when he is up to it...
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Reminiscing: I remember my Dad
Top 20 Dad phrases:
1. Do you think I'm made of money?
2. Money doesn't grow on trees
3. He's thick as two short planks
4. When I was your age...
5. I'm not sleeping; I'm just resting my eyes...
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Hi Barbara, you can get him audio books from Vision Australia (phone1300654656) according to his interests. Hope this helps.
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Hi Kim, put this request for entertainers in your facility newsletter. You may be surprised at what friends and family are prepared to do. I have a 30 -piece band that comes in twice a year. Also ask...
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Tea Tasting
Also good to mention the origins of tea, benefits of drinking it. Ask family members to help with this activity and bring in small teapots.
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Hi everyone,
National Geographic has courses on DVD and CDs which it is offering at huge discounts. Go to www.shopgreatcourses.com.au and look at the range. The courses can be used for residents or...
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Pancake treat
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Pancake treat
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International Flag Decorations
Could we have Fiji's flag and for Bangladesh please?
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Hi Gerry,
Decorate a room, invite family members to bring in a cake, have balloons and other decorations. Make the setting special with tablecloths etc. Research what life was like 100 years ago. A...
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There is a gentleman who is available for tai chi classes for aged care residents. He lives in Kings Langley NSW. He charges a nominal fee for his classes. His name is Cyril Loa and he can be reach...
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Hi,
I wrote to Dulux as they have a promotion giving away 2014 vintage calendar and they have sent one for our facility. Lovely for a reminisce program. Worth asking them for it.
Kind regards,
C...
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Hi,
This entertainer is coming to our facility. He charges $50. He also has his own website and You Tube video, if other RAOs are interested.
www.haydenwiseman.com
Kind regards,
Christine
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Has Golden Carers thought of having a vacancies section so that RAOs and rec staff have a forum to look for jobs in the industry?
Just a suggestion...
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To Robert who is setting up the men's club. I have the Lion's Club members come in for morning tea once a fortnight. They chat and reminisce with our men. We get resources off the internet to start th...
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Armchair Travel: A Sensory Experience for Seniors
On an activity to do with India, I have done an Indian cooking class. I am Indian, so that's an advantage... Or you can buy packets of frozen samosas and buy bottled chutney and serve. I made vegetabl...
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I have done Cert IV and it was interesting, particularly if you’re working as RAO already. What does DE mean?
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Inventions over the years
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Inventions over the years
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To the person who asked about activities for those in pallative care, research the Namaste program and also www.ehospice.com
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Australian inventions that changed the world
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Australian inventions that changed the world
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I Remember The Cheese Of My Childhood
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: I Remember The Cheese Of My Childhood
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World Hello Day Trivia
People in Fiji say a hearty "Bula" as a way to say hello. Many tourists know the word well by the time they leave. It is a beautiful word. Try it...
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How to say Grandma and Grandpa in different languages
Hi, for Indian grandparents, Nana and Nani is only for the Mum's parents. It is Aji and Aja for the Dad's parents.
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Hi, Golden Carers sent an email on Friday June 29 on 15 uplifting activities for people confined to bed. This would definitely help.
https://www.goldencarers.com/activities/High-Care/15-uplifting-a...
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Hi vicky, for your bed-bond clients, if they can't talk, what about a photocopied laminated keyboard which they can spell words for you? Also try a tray of sand and put different objects in it for the...
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I found www.popularmechanics.com very interesting. Please look at 101 gadgets that changed the world. It is a lovely reminisce program, especially as a men's activity...
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Playdough Guessing Competition
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Playdough guessing competition
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