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A lovely idea. I've been enjoying doing reminiscence work lately as well. Where did you find the photos please?

Thank you all for the suggestions. Fortunately after some consideration there will now be a carer dedicated to the Activity role for 4 days while I'm away. I've also put together activity booklets for the residents and, as always, some simple resources carers can use. Lowana I love your idea but Susan I tend to agree with your statement. It's very difficult to get others involved. Your suggestion of rewarding staff is a lovely one but unfortunately not something which would be approved by management as it's an expected part their roles anyway. Hopefully over time we'll get there. I feel much better knowing that there'll be someone dedicated to the role for a few days at least.

I'm going to be out of the service for 9 days very shortly and I'm now the only Activity Co-Ordinator in the business. I was wondering what sorts of 121 things others have left for carers to do in their absence. I tried very hard to prepare some quick and easy quizzes and games for the last two times I was on annual leave but they weren't done. We can't do group activities in our home at the moment.

My pleasure. Glad I could contribute something useful.

It's my pleasure. Thank you for the feedback and I'm glad it's been useful.

A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Handout- Thing to do in Self-Isolation