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August 25, 2008 at 2:04 am #261993
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I am planning to do some adult day care activities with my scouts in a
local adult daycare facility. We will be visiting first, to get an
idea of the function level and interest of the adults. I was thinking
that this group had such creative minds, I’d ask if anyone had some
ideas of what we could do while there.Some of the girl’s suggestions
were no-bake cookies, singing, crafts, etc. -
August 25, 2008 at 1:30 pm #397967
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They all seem to love children and just want to talk to them. And not to alarm you, but some Alzheimer patients have a tendency for violent outbursts; it’s just one of the horrible effects of the disease.
If it’s just for adults needing some assistance with everyday activities, that is a totally different ballgame. They love to have company and can spend hours just talking; especially about the past. This would be a wonderful opportunity to learn about history for the kids – I know mine were always amazed by the stories they heard! They can also participate in crafts (although it is at a slower pace) and love sing-alongs (be sure and get period music unless it is around the holidays and then do the classics).
Our residents loved singing, talking, bingo (really any game in which they could win small trinkets!) and being outside. I think this is such a great idea – good luck and have funJ Yolonda
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August 25, 2008 at 1:31 pm #397961
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What a great thing to do!! What about having the adults tell what their lives were like when they were the kids ages? Technology changes so quickly some of the kids my be surprised about how people passed the time without ipods or the internet!
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August 25, 2008 at 1:32 pm #397962
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I am thinking day trips. I mean, sort of an explore our area type of thing, now before the cold starts, or wait til after the heat stops depending on where you live. Kinda like learn the history of the area you live, let them ask questions, take photos.
Also have you considered a day of doing something recreational at the park?Here we have one day or all week long exercise days, swim days, etc,etc.
I would also consider maybe something with another adult daycare group, kinda like break the monotiny of looking at the same people all of the time kinda thing.
I hope this helps,
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August 25, 2008 at 1:32 pm #397963
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Dollar Tree items) as prizes.
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