Cindy Castillo
Working in nursing homes & assisted living facilities has been such a joy. Even though this type of work can be stressful at times with all the required paperwork, the people (residents) are what make it so rewarding! At the end of the day I have a satisfaction of knowing that I helped to brighten many lives. This feeling is priceless.
One area that I find myself drawn towards is working with those that have Alzheimer's disease. Making things similar but more failure free has worked well in my small group activities. Giving a different twist on an old activity can help someone collect an answer to a group game. State Capitals is one of my favorite games. I say the State Capital city name and ask the group what state it is located in. This really helps to make it more of a failure free activity. What fun to see someone have a smile of satisfaction on their face after being able to answer a question. I enjoy creating activities with a purpose and those that maintain dignity.
In my personal life, I am trying to live a more simple life. Wanting to get back to the basics and be able to provide for my family. After recently buying a small farm, I find myself learning many things about gardening, raising chickens, canning, dehydrating food, cold storage underground (root cellar), solar & wind energy, fencing, planting fruit trees, pruning grape vines, bee keeping and much more.
Living in these changing times has brought out the cross between Laura Ingalls and Martha Stewart in me. While I am way out of my comfort zone, it is a place that is exciting to try new things. Just trying to be able to take care of my family by growing food on our own property. Not as easy as it sounds...I have so much more to learn!
Life is good.
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One area that I find myself drawn towards is working with those that have Alzheimer's disease. Making things similar but more failure free has worked well in my small group activities. Giving a different twist on an old activity can help someone collect an answer to a group game. State Capitals is one of my favorite games. I say the State Capital city name and ask the group what state it is located in. This really helps to make it more of a failure free activity. What fun to see someone have a smile of satisfaction on their face after being able to answer a question. I enjoy creating activities with a purpose and those that maintain dignity.
In my personal life, I am trying to live a more simple life. Wanting to get back to the basics and be able to provide for my family. After recently buying a small farm, I find myself learning many things about gardening, raising chickens, canning, dehydrating food, cold storage underground (root cellar), solar & wind energy, fencing, planting fruit trees, pruning grape vines, bee keeping and much more.
Living in these changing times has brought out the cross between Laura Ingalls and Martha Stewart in me. While I am way out of my comfort zone, it is a place that is exciting to try new things. Just trying to be able to take care of my family by growing food on our own property. Not as easy as it sounds...I have so much more to learn!
Life is good.
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The Importance of Activity Cart Programs for Nursing FacilitiesProviding activities for residents in a nursing facility can be challenging. Using a stocked activity cart can provide you with resources at your fingertips. This article provides a variety of cart themes and options.
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Making Your Food Budget StretchIn today's economy it is becoming a priority to make our food budget stretch. Providing food for your family is getting harder and harder. Here are some simle solutions that may help stretch your dollar.
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Nursing Home Volunteer Job Descriptions: 44 Fun IdeasBrowse this listing of 44 job descriptions. Use these ideas to personalize your own volunteering experience. Volunteering can be fun and rewarding. Check these opportunities out today!
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Meaningful Nursing Home VisitsPreparing for a nursing home visit does not have to be a difficult task. Putting just a little thought into the visit will make for a more enjoyable experience for all. -
Room Visit Activity Ideas for Nursing Home VolunteersVolunteers can make such a difference in a bed bound resident's life! Helping the Activity Director with these weekly visits can be a rewarding adventure. This article has creative activity ideas to make a successful program. -
Activity Director Room Visit Ideas for Nursing Home ResidentsSensory stimulation is used during some room visit programming for bed bound nursing home residents. Residents that are bed bound and not as responsive as they used to be can possibly benefit from a strong sensory stimulation program.
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Activity Director Ideas for Small Groups - Musical Pass Around & Antique SpotlightFun activities for your small groups. These activities are simple yet meaningful. Residents will gain pleasure in reminiscing through these creative activities.
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Activity Idea for a Nursing Home Activity Director - Grandma's Attic TrunkGet an old trunk or a wicker trunk basket. Fill the trunk with a variety of items or use a few items to create a theme. Show the items and ask reminiscing questions of the group.
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Nursing Home Activity Director Idea for Creative Story Writing ActivityStory Jars are used to promote creative expression through story telling or writing. A Story Jar is a jar filled with a variety of items to promote creative thoughts.
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Ideas for Small Groups in Nursing HomesSmall-group ideas for nursing homes.
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Activity Director Activity Ideas for Small GroupsTwo creative small-group activities to use in your small groups.
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Activity Director Ideas for Small Groups in Nursing HomesActivity directors provide activity programming for all of their residents. Try these four small-group activities: wedding memories, what's cooking, what iz it and I remember that smell.
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How to Fill Up the Day of Someone with Alzheimer's DiseaseActivities for those with short attention spans that may only be capable of a "10 minute activities". This article provides ideas for activities with the goal of being failure free and strive for a sense of accomplishment.