Member Profile: debbie

debbie

day centre coordinator

7 years ago

The Mangos( play on words The Man Goes)

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debbie

day centre coordinator

8 years ago

Chinese Zodiac Memory Game

thank you for this.....have printed off 3 sets to use for our Chinese New Year theme

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debbie

day centre coordinator

9 years ago

Hi Melissa, golden carers has an extensive list for Anzac Day along with making poppies, ceremony speeches etc that you can adapt to suit your needs...have a look you will find something here for s...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

9 years ago

Hi, I am interested in putting in a sensory activity that involves blocks of scents that are heat in a warmer. The company is "Scentsy" and you can buy the warmer and scents what are non toxic, and t...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

9 years ago

Sweetheart Tree

love this idea. I have purchased one from e bay to use. I think this would be great to share for those clients who are bed bound and use this as a theme for discussion and move it around to each perso...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

9 years ago

Hi , I have an idea that works at our centre. Photographic back drops are available on ebay. They are large prints that are made of plastic and I have brought them for summer (beach theme), Spring...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

9 years ago

yes, have a look on this web site Julie Andrews birthday song. Very funny about growing old...sing to the tune of "my favourite things'. My clients loved this, good luck Cheers Debbie

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debbie

day centre coordinator

9 years ago

Funny Poems by Roald Dahl

fantastic I think these will cause a chuckle or two. Thanks Deb

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debbie

day centre coordinator

10 years ago

Aussie Themed Jingle Bells

fantastic just found this on your activity list .Will use this to sing to our clients during our Christmas get together. thanks Deb

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debbie

day centre coordinator

10 years ago

Donating for World Kindness Day

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: World kindness day

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debbie

day centre coordinator

10 years ago

Remembering the clothesline

This was a great activity to do with my clients. I brought in a portable clothes line and hung my washing up. We had a great discussion about the correct techniques to hang out the clothes. Also remi...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

10 years ago

In response to Margaret's comments regarding Violet's new employment as recreation activity officer. She said she was new to the field and unsure what to do first. I think we need to support our new w...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

10 years ago

Remembering the clothesline

love this and how so true of peoples reactions to the washing hanging outside. Even to this day my smalls remain on the clothes rack inside the house. But I live on a farm so there are no neighbours t...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

10 years ago

hi, We do the same sort of thing as Louise . However I think it is important to ensure it ties back to your activity care plan, and or their individual activity assessment to ensure activities are...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

10 years ago

Mothers Day celebration ideas for high care

hi, That's a lovely idea. It has inspired me to put a twist on mothers day celebrations. When speaking to our ladies they never had a baby shower when their babies were born. This year I am arrangi...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

10 years ago

to Cassie, You're correct about EMMA there is a course that is happening in May at the playford civic centre in Elizabeth S.A. My clients enjoy our arm chair dance exercises and due to its success...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

10 years ago

Homemade Snow (Sensory)

Hi Coralie, I have made this and stored it in the fridge in a sealed plastic bag. This was over 3 weeks ago and it is still ok. If it dries out just add more hair conditioner and it should be ok....

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debbie

day centre coordinator

10 years ago

Hi Karin, What a wonderful event you have organised for your clients. I am sure they will have fun . Thank you for some fresh Ideas and I will certainly use some of them in my events. I had bet...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

10 years ago

The Origins of common Superstitions

Hi, It never ceases to amaze me with the different activities on this web site. Once again I never thought of the Ides of March. This is a comprehensive activity and thank you for writing this. I...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

10 years ago

Guess the Famous Australian Face

Thank you for this idea. I was given heaps of calendars and was not sure what to do with them. Each has a scenic picture or a well know place. I now know what I am going to do . Great ideas bri...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

10 years ago

Chinese New Year Client Names

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Chinese new year client names

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debbie

day centre coordinator

10 years ago

Milo Truffles

Thank you Heather, These look easy to make and I am going to use this for afternoon to once we have completed our winter Olympic games Love this idea and the site. Brilliant Cheers Debbie

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debbie

day centre coordinator

10 years ago

Winter Olympics Snowman Competition

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Winter olympic snowman competition

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debbie

day centre coordinator

10 years ago

Hi, Gail, I purchased from www. box 'n' dice.com au ....best of sitting dances kit for $84.95. It was rather expensive but I thought I would take a gamble. when I looked at it at home I was disappo...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

Homemade Snow (Sensory)

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Olympic games :making snow

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

hi, Is anyone planning activities for the winter Olympics in February. I would like some ideas for games residents to participate. At present I have the following ideas : make a snow man, ic...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

I would just like to share with the wider golden carers community my experience with exercises implemented at my centre. I run a small community centre twice a week with varied programs. Over t...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

Inspirational Short Story - The Scottish Farmer

Hi, that sent shivers down my spine. One good deed deserves another. I will read this out to my clients today. Merry Christmas to all at Golden Carers and the members at large. Cheers Debbie

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

Just wanted to comment on birthday cards I have been creating on moon pig web site. I have created several birthday cards for our clients using this site and they think it is wonderful. The card ca...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

How to Plan and Implement an Exercise Program

Thank you for this outline. I have started to introduce more physical activities at our centre. This was lacking previously and we now have ball games, balloon throwing, bean bags, golden carers DVD s...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

Number Plate Quiz 2

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Number plate quiz version 2

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

Number Plate Quiz

oh, that is lovely and has made my day .I have a 21 and 23 year old and they helped me with the list. I will try to compile another one for you. Thank you for the feed back. Cheers Debbie

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

Gentle Chair Exercises DVD

can anyone help with documentation regarding exercise programs. I want to set up music, stretching exercises for our clients but unsure of the documentation needed. Such as clients needs, outcomes, ev...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

Chair Dancing

Hi, I have looked on the web site for box n dice there are a couple for sale. Can you give me the name of the C.D please.There was one there with a video to play, but oh my goodness...very fast , m...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

Chair Dancing

can you tell me the name of the C.D and its price thank you Debbie

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

thank you, this has helped me a lot as I contact life be in it last week for a list of the music on this C.D. As it was $90.00 with postage I didn't want to waste my money if the music was not suit...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

Hi, I have found it hard to get a music C.D for arm chair exercises. I have purchased a couple only to find it was not what I wanted. Can anyone recommend a title with music that has a good beat s...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

wow, there seems to be a lot of upset D.T's and yes I do a lot of planning at home on weekends for my activities. There is simply not enough time to prepare when you are needed on the floor. It is...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

Balloon Games

I am going to do this left handed for international left handed day 13th August Cheers Debbie

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

Left-Hand Word Search

As a left handed D.T I am going to celebrate my uniqueness ( top 10%) and encourage some games for our clients the " left handed way"!! Balloon throwing and batting with the left hand only. Yes,...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

hi, I work in the Barossa area in south Australia and I am looking for entertainers, singers, dancers that maybe willing to come to our centre. Does anyone have any names they can pass on to me .I...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

Spot the Differences Contest

love this . it will keep my clients busy cheers debbie

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

Hi reagan, I was in the same situation last year where I had to buy 23 xmas presents for our Day Centre. I was given a budget of $5.00 per person and 4 weeks to find the gifts. As we all know th...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

Men's Business - Outings

Hi, Iam involved with running a day centre . we have a dedicated mens day outing every month and visit " Mens Places!!" This often is a source of conversation with the women at our centre . They all w...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

Cup and Saucer Table Decorations

yes lovely idea, we also used this idea and placed a piece of foam inside the cup wrapped in any decorative fabric to make a pin cushion. Then used any decorations such as beads, flowers, ribbions on...

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

Mothers Day Reminiscence

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Mothers Day Reminiscience

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

Brain Teaser

looks good I will try this at our day centre ...they love quizzes cheers Debbie

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

Number Plate Quiz

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Number Plate Quiz

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

Birthday Celebration Song

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Birthday Celebration Song

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debbie

day centre coordinator

11 years ago

Hi, Has anyone tried the actvities 2 go magazine ? I have heard about this but know very little. It would be helpful if someone can let me know how much it costs for the magazine and is it worth whil...

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