I love that you use large print cards! I found that some of my folks get confused with the turned over cards. I have them throw the cards in a basket in the center of the table to get them out of sig...

This game is what YOU make of it. You have to put your energy into it. They pick up that energy and will have a fun time. I have used it for years. It seems infantile but it ends up being very social...

There is a lot more going on besides boredom. She is depressed of the loss of her prior life. Put her in charge, get her a library card, let her order materials that interest her. Get her on the...

Thank you Adam great idea!

Kathy you were a insightful and loving granddaughter, he was lucky to have you. Thank you for you suggestions, I’m looking forward to trying them

Hello Solange! Thank you for taking the time to give me some ideas. I love the idea of getting an old chair for him to restore! I think that would keep his attention and give him a purpose.

I work in a facility that specializes in end stage Alzheimer's. We have a resident that seeks ways out all day, in the evenings he wants to "help" by moving all the furniture including stacking chai...

Cindy you are an inspiration! Thank you letting us in our your Smile Squad Wednesdays.

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Card Concentration

I’ve worked at two facilities where we did this. We got one cart donated from a local grocery store. At the other facility we purchased it for $110..

We have a grocery cart, for our residents to push. It gives them good stability and they can store things in it. We have a mini grocery store cabinet they can visit and put things in the cart. It is...

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Lucky Dog