Latest Activities Sheets Downloads
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Activity name: The Big Knit (charity event)
For residents in Northern Ireland there is an annual charity event which involves knitting small hats for smoothies and some of the money paid for each smoothie with a hat goes to age concern. Equipment needed Lots of wool Size 4 knitting needles Wool needle Scissors Instructions Cast on 28 stitches Do 2 rows plain [...]
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Activity name: Supersize Crossword
Using a photocopier enlarge a crossword out of a magazine or newspaper, general knowledge is best. Completing the crossword can be done in a large group with a flip chart or pinned to a wall, or you could give each person a copy of the enlarged crossword. Equipment needed Newspaper or magazine Pen Photocopier and [...]
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Activity name: Wear a Hat tell a Story
The idea of the game is that the wearer of the hat tells the story of where they would wearthis hat and what would they do. This often helps them to recall an old memory or fantasize about something they would like to do. Equipment needed A range of different kinds of hats, preferably a [...]
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Activity name: Remember I am Still Me Album
Residents and staff can produce an album, that has a photo of each resident and a blog about their life so far and what kind of person they are, what they like to do now etc. It’s about respect, of the individual and remembering they are still themselves. I did this album with residents and [...]
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Activity name: Make-over Monday
Female residents love to be pampered. Equipment needed Cleansing lotion, toner and moisturiser for sensitive skin Cotton wool Blusher brush Selection of eye shadows, blushers, face powder and lipsticks Instructions Female residents love to be pampered. Start by cleansing, toning and moisturising the face and neck. Then get them to choose which make up they [...]
