This is a popular game in assisted living it can be bowled (Bob’s Bowls) or the same DIY score box can be used for putting golf balls into the holes. If you have a handy husband or partner they may ...
Make it a regular event I’m often asked what to do for a Seniors Men’s Club in aged care.First of all, I always ran our Men’s Club one afternoon a week. We meet in an area reserved for the ...
When to Celebrate? St Patrick's Day is celebrated on the 17th of March every year. How to run a successful St Patrick's Day in Aged Care In this article, we have provided plenty ...
Asking questions about your resident's past and what they remember when growing up can start a great conversation group in aged care! We have prepared a great bunch of questions to help you ...
A grandson of slaves, a boy was born in a poor neighborhood of New Orleans known as the "Back of Town." His father abandoned the family when the child was an infant. His mother became a prostitute ...
Hosting a virtual boat cruise is a great activity to do in aged care. With a little bit of planning, this can be one of the most rewarding activities you can do as an activity coordinator. ...
It is likely that many of your residents in aged care grew up watching “The Price is Right.” It’s a fun game that began in the 50’s and aired on TV across many countries. Let’s play a simple ...
Planning A Movie Night For The Elderly Watching movies can reduce loneliness, foster friendships, stimulate togetherness, and provide a much sought mental ‘break'. It also helps to bond ...
The staff and I recently held a 1960's day in our aged care center and it was a huge success with the residents. In this article, I am sharing some of the key points and some photos to help inspire ...
Create a GroupI recently started a new position in a lovely home with only 27 residents living there, all are high care so this was another challenge to find something they really enjoyed and ...
Keep an eye out for Treasure Items I am lucky enough to have collected and inherited many old kitchen utensils which I display at home in my outdoor kitchen complete with an old ...
Music can have a profound effect on the elderly and those living with memory loss. I encourage all aged care workers to incorporate some music activities into their calendars.Name that Tune is a ...
I am Debbie Davison, a former Activity Coordinator & Therapy Assistant from a large 160 bed Residential Aged Care facility.
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