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Susan

Activity Director From Nevada, United States United States flag

Susan Berg is a freelance writer, retired healthcare professional, retired Activity Director and current writer for several senior care e-magazines with more than 20 years of experience working with Senior Citizens and eight years experience writing for a number of publications. She is the author of a book for those with dementia and their caregivers. Susan has two blogs about activities for seniors and information vital to all wanting to know about dementia. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and North Shore Community College.

Senior Citizens

Susan is an expert on senior citizen issues. She is currently a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant(COTA). In this role, she has worked with senior citizens. Susan is an expert on adapting and modifying activities so that seniors can participate in them. She spent twenty years as an Activity Director in nursing homes. She devised, planned, coordinated, and facilitated stimulating activity programming. Also she designed a program for homebound senior citizens. Currently, Susan shares her knowledge about senior activities on one of her blogs.

Dementia

Susan is also an expert on dementia and related issues. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner(CPD). She has participated in numerous workshops, seminars and alike where she has gained much knowledge. Her work as an Activity Director and COTA has given her much knowledge and experience in relating to individuals with dementia. Susan is passionate about sharing her knowledge. She is hopeful that people will do what they can to prevent or at least slow down dementia in themselves or loved ones. Susan has shared many tips on how to prevent dementia or slow it down on her other blog.

Feel free to visit and comment at either of Susan’s blogs at http://activitiesdirector.blogspot.com http://dementiaviews.blogspot.com

Susan
Susan Activity Director
17 hours ago
Hi Cecilia I would start by looking at your activity calendar I am sure there are activities that you do multiple times a month such as exercise Then add one of them reminisce how much fun it was You...
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
17 hours ago
Hi Tiffany I think this article will help you https://www.goldencarers.com/elder-abuse-prevention/5089
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
1 day ago
Match Songs with Movies
Thank you
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
1 day ago
Match Songs with Movies
Hi Christine First of all, thank you for being a volunteer It is so helpful to the residents and staff Iam so glad you enjoy the activities here
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
5 days ago
Hi Fran Thank you for sharing this, it sounds like you have a great group
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
1 week ago
Hi again, SCOTT Here are some articles on Golden Carers Book Clubs https://www.goldencarers.com/search?search=Book%20club&searchTag=Activity
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
1 week ago
Hi Scott I like the name Literary Club I like the idea of reading short stories to the group My favorite stories are chicken soup for the soul stories There are so many of them, and you can make them...
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
2 weeks ago
Pool Noodle Fishing
This looks like a great game and very creative
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
2 weeks ago
Hi Erika In Theory the aides are supposed to help bring residents to an activity In practice the activity staff usually transported the residents to the activity I often had Meetings with the aides...
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
1 month ago
'Bored Board' Brain Training for Seniors
Hi Heather Through observation and asking the residents and Staff See what would be most beneficial and interesting to most of the residents For example you could use these puzzles https://www.gol...
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
1 month ago
Hi Yvette This isn’t exactly what you want, but I think it will work for you https://mondaymandala.com/elvis-coloring-pages/ You may also want to look at these Elvis pages https://www.goldencarers...
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
1 month ago
Christmas Crossword Puzzle
Hi Dina Go to print the activity and you will see the crossword puzzle and the hints and the answers
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
1 month ago
Hi Janet This might help you https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/christmas/the-history-of-christmas/
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
1 month ago
Hi Pamela Thank you for your kind words I am sure you will get much use out of this site
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
1 month ago
Peacock Collage Group Project
Hi Gail What a great idea Thanks for sharing
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
1 month ago
Hi again, Lindsey What about a small snack What about a trivia sheet or a joke sheet with the logo of your facility https://www.goldencarers.com/jokes/
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
1 month ago
Hi Lindsey You can take some ideas from this article https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-start-a-new-resident-welcome-program/5747/ I would start by giving potential residents a monthly and/or week...
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
1 month ago
Hi Dixie What a great idea
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
2 months ago
Hi Sheila Thank you for your kind words and thank you for volunteering Volunteers are a true asset to any activities department, and you are very helpful to all the residents
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
2 months ago
The Great Zombie Hunt
Hi Nichole Thank you for your input. It sounds great.
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
2 months ago
Thank you Suzie Very helpful
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
2 months ago
Hi Bellevue Have you tried these? https://www.goldencarers.com/jokes/ Or these https://www.goldencarers.com/riddles/
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
2 months ago
DIY Race Horses
Wow, Margaret Thanks for sharing. They look great.
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
2 months ago
Here are some ideas that might be helpful https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-start-a-pen-pal-program-for-seniors/7016/ https://www.goldencarers.com/comments/20001/ https://www.goldencarers.com/com...
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
2 months ago
Name the Carpentry Tools
Hi CGV Thank you for sharing this information is very helpful
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
2 months ago
The Great Zombie Hunt
Hi Sofia Thank you for your kind words I can tell that you take our job very seriously The residence are lucky
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
2 months ago
Hi Kim Thank you for your kind words and good luck in your future endeavors
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
3 months ago
Hi Eileen Thank you for sharing
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
3 months ago
Wow, Pam Thank you for your kind words Glad we could be of so much help to you I am sure you are brilliant at your job and if you have any suggestions or activities please feel free to share them...
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
3 months ago
Hi Freya Thank you for your input
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
3 months ago
Hi Freya This is a tough group to get engaged I have always found food to be a great motivator Here are some ideas that you might have to modify a bit https://www.goldencarers.com/activities-for-th...
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
3 months ago
Peacock Collage Group Project
Hi Berni Thanks for sharing this
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
3 months ago
Hi Kathryn Have you had a meeting to discuss the interest of the people you want to go to the activity? Have you tried playing bunco? https://www.goldencarers.com/bunco-dice-game-for-seniors/5724/...
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
3 months ago
Hi Mary This depends on the people that come to your book club Here are a couple of ideas https://www.goldencarers.com/7-scary-story-book-club-ideas/6583/ https://www.goldencarers.com/literary-gre...
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
3 months ago
Portable Activity Ideas to Reach Every Resident, Everyday
Hi Trudy Good ideas I say, do whatever works
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
3 months ago
Hi Deb You brought up some good ideas thank you
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
3 months ago
Ocean Bingo
Hi Thea Print the activity and you will see some cards, you will print out and pictures of all the ocean creatures Distribute the cards and use the pictures to pick which the players cover Then pl...
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
3 months ago
Back to School Word Scramble
Hi Linda Just press download and print and you’ll see the answers
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
3 months ago
Two-Minute Activities for Dementia Care
Hi Tina What physical and cognitive Problems does this man have Music is usually good Sensory is usually good also https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-plan-music-activities-for-dementia-care/31...
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
3 months ago
Hi Hadassah Have you tried fundraising are asking families and staff for donations?? I had good luck posting signs when I needed something such as ties, scarves, and alike https://www.goldencarers....
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
3 months ago
Hi David Thank you for your input
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
3 months ago
Hi Jennifer You are sin a tricky situation because of the marketing aspect of it What is your budget ??? Anything you put on the tables will probably disappear so plan on that Inter-active wall a...
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
3 months ago
Hi Janet Adapt their ideas and this activity to make tie-dye pillowcases. I think it will work. https://www.goldencarers.com/diy-tie-dye-shirts/10087/
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
3 months ago
Hi Abby Thank you for your feedback, and for your kind words to Rob Oh, I know this job is not easy But as I said before, do the best you can do with what you have
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
3 months ago
Hi Erik Thank you for your suggestions they sound like good ideas
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
4 months ago
Thanks for the information Sandra
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
4 months ago
Hi Wendy The short answer is it depends Are the residents all at the same level of function? Do you have volunteers? Does the staff help you that is Other staff? Do the residents have similar int...
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
4 months ago
Pumpkin Decorating Without Carving
I am Andrea Great idea
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
4 months ago
Hi Mandy What kind of a facility are you in? are you doing this alone or are other departments such as nursing and occupational therapy And the dietitian helping you out What about the dentist has...
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Susan
Susan Activity Director
4 months ago
Hi Courtney Thank you. for your kind words.
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