This can lead to lovely reminiscing and conversation. I can do it 3 times a day and they don't get bored. To help any that may struggle the pairs of words are printed in a few different colours so we can first match the colour then the paired words which allows different abilities to join in. 12 months just $74.95 AUD, No Automatic Renewals I was very impressed with how many they knew! I'm going to do these quizzes with my residents tomorrow they look lots of fun and I'm sure all will enjoy I will give you feed back once done. I am Debbie Davison, a former Activity Coordinator & Therapy Assistant from a large 160 bed Residential Aged Care facility. One lady looked at me and said does it really matter dear? I appreciate the time and effort you put into finding and creating activities for seniors. Lost your password? Aged Care Worker We would have forgotten them by next week so you can start at the beginning again. Thanks for your feedback! Cut each saying or proverb in half or just leave the last word off depending on the abilities of your clients. Magnetic strips could be put on them so they can be used on a white board. I love the finish the proverbs/saying game. Please explain more in detail how this is played.Thanks!!!!! Thanks so much for your feedback Francine, we apprciate it so much! Merrilynn Wheeler Lots of laughter and chats. !..amazing site. Finish the Sayings - wow - our residents only got stumped by one - they were really hot and this activity was well received. Coronavirus: Covid-19. This can lead to lovely reminiscing and conversation. Australian Shearing Shed Quiz for Seniors, General Knowledge | Seniors in Aged Care Quiz, Thanksgiving Pennant Flag Banners Activity for Seniors, Felt Fabric Christmas Ornaments | Craft Activity for Seniors. I've recently became an Activity Director and was told about this site when I was taking the MEPAP courses. If I laminate the sayings, cut off the "answer", pass out the cards, then does the person with the answer raise their hand or do all the seniors yell out the answer. This is a matching game that includes well known sayings, idioms and proverbs that seniors will remember from their past. you should have seen the competitive streaks coming out when there was only a few left to pick ! It is so helpful especially now with the residents not allowed visitors and can't go anywhere. We have had an April Showers (bring May flowers) Rainbow Party and used a version of this finish the sayings, idioms and proverbs game as part of the program. Great to hear! Preparation: Download the templates and laminate for endurance. Love these suggestions, my "peeps" get very excited dare I say competitive with these sorts of activities. This game can easily be adjusted to suit different abilities and is suitable for people living with dementia.. I'll be a member soon. We play a similar game pairing words such as breadbutter and horsecart, dogbone etc which is enjoyed. I LOVE IT!!!! All the best x. have noticed that my sister has started showing early signs of dementia . Our seniors just loved it! Have players take turns reading out a card and then others will look through and call out the answer. I've even found that some don't join in at first but after being around the quiz a few times they start to join in and answer more every time. 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Went down a treat. Thank you so much for your feedback Sally, we appreciate it so much! Adding in colours so more people are able to play is a great idea! This game can easily be adjusted to suit different abilities and is suitable for people living with dementia.. My residents adore sayings quizzes. Download the templates and laminate for endurance. Sotiana Rokobatini Finish the Common Phrase Read the first part of the phrase and have your partner finish them. Create other versions of this game using: famous song titles, famous couples, old nursery rhymes etc. We have some visually impaired residents so I read the first part of the phrasesaying out loud and they finished it. Hi Alison, your client has a great sense of humour! Thank you Golden Carers - so glad I found you. I did this with our residential and HACC clients yesterday and we had lots of fun. We look forward to having you join the community! Games We are indeed blessed with this resources and honestly, how could I manage without Golden Carers!! Thank you so much. Found In: You will receive a link to create a new password via email. All rights reserved. Just started my second career as an activation aide. Can't wait to see what fun things you have to offer. I also sit with a 92 yr old who has mid alzheimer's and I'm looking for activities to help them both. Word Games Money Back Guarantee. I love Golden Carers! This is a matching game that includes well known sayings, idioms and proverbs that seniors will remember from their past. Have just joined the club and looking forward to some wonderful and interesting games for our lovely guests at the respite centre. I especially appreciate the freebies as I am a volunteer which implies I do not receive a paycheck so I really count on the free items your site offers and put them to good use at the PC and Dementia facility I volunteer at. My residents absolutely adored this activity! They are always so proud of how well they do. My residents love these so much and I said to them that we had got to page 9 and who was going to remind me next week? I use these quiz sayings to fill in time at the end of organised events. Gather a small group of clients to play the game. I did this and the clients had a ball. Please enter your username or email address. Clients can help sort out the sayings that are scattered on a table together. Have a trusty volunteer making some twiddlemuffs and sensory blankets.This site certainly makes my life easier and when l am brain dead for new ideas can always find something here. Enjoy meaningful activity ideas that you can use with your clients straight away. https://www.goldencarers.com/20-practical-activities-for-people-living-with-alzheimers-disease/3778/, https://www.goldencarers.com/10-spiritual-activities-for-people-with-alzheimers-disease/4271/. Am dealing with some sundowners at the present so many thanks for your help. A 12 month membership with unlimited access is just $74.95 AUD! Thanks to Lauren, Pat & members of the Golden Carers Facebook Group for this fun game idea! Thanks. 2022 Memory Lane Therapy. Thanks for the feedback Gaylene. Love to hear how it goes, thank Margaret! I've been doing painting, and clay work and puzzles, but I'm starting to run out of ideas. I would like to run this game at an independent community. Reminisce about the meaning of each saying! Australia. Lets get our Seniors all involved in finishing these proverbs, quizzes like this are great to keep minds active and involved in verbal communication with the rest of the community.You can start by saying the first line and go around the room asking your group to call out the answers.Sometimes there are some funny answers and we all have a laugh! Activities Forever grateful for such an amazing resource, it's relevant and accurate, how would I work without you. This activity is very popular, even some people with memory loss are quick to answer. Happy Hour oh thank you for this lovely feedback Lesley! So good to hear! oh I like this. Its great to start with a quiz in the morning and finish off with this proverb game. Executive Board Member, It's quick and easy! I wasn't sure if they would enjoy it but they definitely did. Feeling grateful for the opportunity. Easy peasy! A game of cat and (mouse) Tongue in (cheek) Burning the candle at (both ends) First come, first (served) Put him out to (pasture) Beauty is only skin (deep) I wasn't born (yesterday) The problem was swept under (the rug) The pot calling the kettle (black) Just love how I can go into Golden carers and get so many ideas LOVE IT. A rolling stone - gathers no moss Everyman is his own - worst enemy Experience is the best - teacher Every dog has its - day Nothing ventured - nothing gained Cleanliness is next to - Godliness Curiosity killed - the cat Rats desert - a sinking ship A mans home is - his castle Laughter is the best - medicine When in Rome - do what the Romans do Enter your email address to collect your free activities. Hi Leona, maybe you can use some activities from these articles:20 Practical Activities for People Living with Alzheimer's Diseasehttps://www.goldencarers.com/20-practical-activities-for-people-living-with-alzheimers-disease/3778/10 Spiritual Activities for People Living with Alzheimer's Diseasehttps://www.goldencarers.com/10-spiritual-activities-for-people-with-alzheimers-disease/4271/. thank you. Thoroughly enjoyed by all.Thankyou very much, We did this. This is a wonderful and simple game for the elderly. It is much appreciated. Its quick and easy to sign up.