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Judy
Diversional Therapist
From
Otago,
New Zealand
Judy Dwyer, Diversional therapist from New Zealand
Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Reminiscing: Books We Read As Children
Thank you for this activity. I want to try it with my residents in the Dementia care Unit. I have a married couple who were school teachers.
I am looking forward to hearing their response. We have...
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
I use This Day in History every day. The residents really enjoy it. Especially the quotes and the jokes. I include it when I read the newspaper. It's a great add-on and promotes other discussions.
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Spring Bonnet Door Wreaths
What a lovely idea Jill. I look forward to trying with our residents leading up to our Springtime in September.
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Father's Advice Poster Project
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Fathers' Advice poster to make
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi Deb
Welcome aboard. I work full-time in a Dementia care facility in New Zealand. I am there from 10.30 am - 6.30 PM. A typical day for me can be in the mornings some computer work then watering t...
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Enhancing the Senior Living Experience with Pets
In the Dementia care facility where I work, we have the Dog squad coming to visit monthly. We also have volunteers and family members coming in with their dogs. Our residents adore visits from the d...
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Happy Easter Banner Craft
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Happy Easter Egg shape Banner.
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi Michelle,
It can be difficult with residents who are in the late stages of dementia. Often these residents can not sleep at night due to their dementia, hence they often are medicated to help th...
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi Tina,
Playing music ( hits from the 50s and 60s) works for my residents if they are bright and upbeat songs. It seems to jolly them along. I also include ball catches with different types of b...
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi Susan
Thank you for that. How did your St Patrick's day go? How did you celebrate it with your residents at your facility?
We had a go at making the Leprechaun poster, which the residents had a...
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
St. Patrick's Leprechaun and beer poster
Hi Everyone,
This year staff and residents are encouraged to wear green. In the unit I work we will have a variety of activities of the Irish theme, which will include a quiz, music, and trivia. I a...
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Thank you Golden carers for all the great ideas. My residents really enjoy the quizzes and some of the craft activities. They especially want "This day in history". I try to make it a morning ritual a...
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Diversional Therapist
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Memory Tray Game for Teams
Hi, I have done a memory tray activity with my residents in a Dementia unit. I usually have about 10 items maximum, (everyday items). let them look at it for a reasonable amount of time. Then take i...
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Chopsticks
I am going to try the chopstick activity with my residents. Getting a couple of staff who are willing to pick up items and place them on a tray. I think the residents will love it.
Thanks, Golden...
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
15 Easter Celebration Ideas from Around the World
Hi Susan, yes it is great to involve children. We have a local daycare facility whom we like to invite in on these events. We can't at the moment due to Omicron being quite bad in the community. Ins...
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
15 Easter Celebration Ideas from Around the World
Thanks Haley for your interesting article on Easter Traditions of other countries. I think the residents would really enjoy just hearing about these traditions as a type of discussion.
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
11 Things Every Activity Professional Should Have In Their Office
Some of us don't have our own office. We share the computer and work area with other staff on the unit where we work. My activity resources are kept in a hallway cupboard. It can be a challenge to ke...
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi Linda, I have just been looking for some new exercises to add to my program. I am going to try your Brain exercises. It will give my residents a new challenge. Thank you so much.
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
ANZAC Day Word Search
I have been finding this site great for ideas. Really like the fabric and felt poppies craft. Am going to try with my residents. Thank you Golden carers. Judy Dwyer Diversional therapist New Zealand...
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Judy
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
19 Ways for Residents to Socialize in Isolation
Enjoying reading great activity ideas, especially in this time of lockdown. Some very good suggestions in the article 19 ways for residents to socialize in isolation. A big thankyou to Haley Burress...
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