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[marieg]

Hi all, I am a fairly new activity worker in Glasgow, Scotland. I recently came accross this site and think its great. We do not have anything like it in Scotland. I currently work with frail, elderly residents and will soon be working with residents who have moderate to severe dementia. I am quite nervous about my new position and any any advice or support would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

[themusiclady]

I provide music and entertainment programmes, would be happy to help with suggestions or encouragement; my email is mail@tracypace.com

I'm originally from the UK and now in Houston Texas!

[q1234]

You can take your residents out on a sing-a-long bus ride or start a bell choir.



I hope this helps Q1234

[amiemcnatty]

Aza, on 01 July 2010 - 04:47 PM, said:

Hi all, I am a fairly new activity worker in Glasgow, Scotland. I recently came accross this site and think its great. We do not have anything like it in Scotland. I currently work with frail, elderly residents and will soon be working with residents who have moderate to severe dementia. I am quite nervous about my new position and any any advice or support would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

[llawson]

Aza, on 01 July 2010 - 04:47 PM, said:

Hi all, I am a fairly new activity worker in Glasgow, Scotland. I recently came accross this site and think its great. We do not have anything like it in Scotland. I currently work with frail, elderly residents and will soon be working with residents who have moderate to severe dementia. I am quite nervous about my new position and any any advice or support would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

Leah's Reply:
Aza,
Definitely do not be nervous. You will do great in your new role since you have had experience with the frail elderly. I would highlight your moderate to severe dementia group by using simple "sorting" activities like creating piles of buttons and poof-balls or cotton balls etc... This is a great fine motor activity that can be accomplished by lower functioning participants. Sensory orientation is also very important. Allowing the group to smell, touch, taste, and see various items is a great activity. I love bowls of rice with objects that they can pick out or a bowl full of decorative rocks and warm water with essential oils for touch and smell. Physical games like ball toss with colorful balls of different sizes and textures helps with physical and sensory. Along with this site, check out: www.activityconnection.com, or the Creative Forecasting publications. Hope this information helps, and good luck.