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karen
Activities Officer
From
New South Wales,
Australia
karen
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Festive Wall Art Craft
Hi, I recently made the Easter bunnies with this activity, To see the shape more clearly I trimmed the curled paper down. The heart shape would be fine with the original instructions. The bunnies are...
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karen
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Italian Themed Party Ideas
Barbara, could you give the list of ingredients and quantities for your Italian dip? Cheers
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karen
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Easy Gardening Activities
In our garden area we have 3 raised garden beds. One for succulents, then herbs and finally flowers. A few residents help to look after these and other just enjoy being outside. I always tell them aft...
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karen
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
2018 Chinese New Year Poster - Year of the Dog #3
We are celebrating Chinese New year for 2019. Could you show posters etc for the Year of Pig? Thanks
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karen
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Hi Robyn, on a slightly practical note. Have you seen a job description for your position?. Your manager should have this. You need to have the chat about what is expected otherwise it can be all cons...
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karen
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
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I have a garden area outside our facility. I have found taking a small group of residents outside in the fresh air, sunshine, they are calmer. They can listen to the birds, help plant new plants ,...
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karen
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
International Flag Decorations
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Could we please have the flag for Sth Korea re the Winter Olympics?. Also, do you have a template for the games in Pyeong Chang this year?. Thank you for a great site.
Cheers
Karen
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karen
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Vive la France Party!
Hi ,I love Paris and France so I'm looking at your Bastille Day party activities. Like the idea of the French artist- very French street appeal!! We have fun theme days so I'll be planning our Vive-la...
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karen
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Bird Photography Display Day + Photography Tips
I have laminated my A4 bird photos then either cut them into 1/3rds or 1/4. I demonstate to my Special Needs / Dementia residents how to put the puzzle back together. I then help them have a turn ....
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karen
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
20 Practical Activities for people living with Alzheimer’s Disease
While sorting out my activity boxes that are used with our Special Needs residents, I found my marbles/rubber bath mat activity. Turn the bath mat over and you have lots of rubber suction cups.With th...
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karen
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
6 Ways to Combat Social Isolation
I chose residents who already had an interest in gardening. Then purchased pots,soil and plants from Bunnings. Choose an afternoon and go for it. Some residents were happy to do the potting. Some just...
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karen
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
5 Engaging Read-Aloud Activities for Seniors
I love reading aloud to my residents, perhaps being an former teacher has helped. They enjoy the funny "Odd Spot" in our local paper and always want to comment. Cheers and keep up the good work- Golde...
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karen
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Cheesecloth Halloween Ghosts
Thanks for these written instructions. Could we also have the video instructions and recipe for liquid starch as mentioned?
Cheers
Karen Hynds
AO, Amaroo Aged care
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karen
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Yes, Wendy is right. When writing progress notes you need to keep it factual and to the point. Also, proof read what you have written and check spelling. Spelling mistakes in any work is not good enou...
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karen
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
How to start a Garden Club for Seniors
I agree Tina, I have two Men residents, originally from Italy, who are passionate about growing their vegetable garden in pots. They now go out daily to water and check their plants. Their families a...
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karen
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
Foliage & Floral Wreaths
Hi, Last year I showed the residents how to put together a traditional ANZAC wreath, with their help. In a past life I had done some floristry work so was able to explain the details/colours used e...
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karen
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
20 Practical Activities for people living with Alzheimer’s Disease
I regularly play music which we all sing/hum too.The fun really starts when we bring out the musical instruments. Staff come from far and wide and join in . The residents faces are priceless!
Give it...
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karen
Activities Officer
Activities Officer
6 Ways to Combat Social Isolation
I recently started a garden group with some of our residents. We started with petunias and marigolds in pots,seated at tables of suitable height. The location had to have sunshine and water plus room...
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Mary Schieckoff
Activity Director
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I just want to thank you so very much for a wonderful website. Love, Love, LOVE IT! There are soo many great ideas for games that many of them are on my calendar. Who would of thought that the greatest people with the best ideas are on this website. I'm so grateful to have stumbled upon it.
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