What we did today was quite fun. We went through ‘this day in history’ and then played hangman afterwards. All the words I chose, came from the information in ‘this day in history’. The residents quickly picked this up and then - once a word was identified in hangman - I asked them from which fact / detail it came. So memory was also tested. We had quite a lot of fun.
We had a lot of Fun doing the F-word quiz, and we actually did it on the Fabulous Friday, Fifteen February. It was fun playing around with some alliteration as well. All the participants enjoyed it. I also made up my own questions in Afrikaans as most of my residents are Afrikaans-speaking. We also ventured into naming 'songs / actors / celebs / musicians / bands / movies starting with F'.
Love all the great ideas. Love Golden Carers. I have used so many of your ideas since I started and all with great feedback with staff who like to join in too. What a difference I have seen in the residents, more joining in because of giving them time to express what they like to do and always offering for them to join in, whatever the activity. Having so much to offer but not overwhelming them, just a little at a time and someone will show their enthusiasm to give it a try. Thank you Golden Carers.
This Day in History for Seniors: August - 2nd Edition