Jean

We use Youtube also. I may chat to a group of residents about a topic then support/reinforce the discussion with a youtube video.

A space has become available that I would like to set it up as a sensory lounge/space for our dementia residents. Any suggestions or input from Golden Carers members would be appreciated in order to help me get it right. Many thanks Jean Miller

Do you only use the pasta as a painting medium or do you leave it on, glue it or otherwise attach it to the picture surface?

I have had a lot of success doing a prize giving day with party snacks and presenting those residents who have made a contribution to your community with a certificate. Eg I have a lady who tries to take 1 or 2 cups to the kitchen to be washed, another who is quick to befriend new residents when they come in, 1 who always joins in the exersize session, 1 who is passionate about watering the plants in the lounge. They all have dementia so don't always do a great job but they are trying. Many of the family members saw the certificates and passed positive comments.

I used plastic waste paper baskets. It will depend on the size of your ball.

Thank you

We are a dementia care home and I need to find the value of some changes that have been introduced and I would appreciate any feedback/comments that you may have
Residents who are bed bound;
Would it be better for them to have a television on in their room or an audio book playing in between visits of activities staff and care staff?
In the lounge:
Would it be better to do a sing along in the lounge or issue out percussion instruments for them to shake?
Many thanks jm

After Ginger we did 'exploring oats' going from the big pot mother had on the stove when they were going out in the cold to school, through to them making their own snacks with different oatcake toppings. I demonstrated instant flavoured oats that you make in 2 minutes in the microwave, 1 lady enjoyed it so much that she ate the whole serving, they tasted and enjoyed oat milk. I try to share these stories hoping that it gives someone inspiration.

I use this template to give out certificates to the residents once every 9 months to a year. It is really appreciated and causes a buzz with residents and families. We acknowledge the residents contribution to the home eg always making an effort to chat to new residents, watering the plants in the lounge. We laminate the certificates and the residents proudly display them.

Many years later, I'm going to slip this in to my program. Thank you