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Maria’s Journal

Maria shares some of her own experiences from many years of working with older adults in a variety of settings. From giving craft workshops and demonstrations, to community art projects and being an activity director in nursing homes she has enjoyed her journey so far.

Maria hopes that you will find some inspiration here!

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Traditions as reminiscence

Traditions According to the Oxford dictionary tradition means: “The transmission of…
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These hands
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These hands – creative writing and reminiscing

These hands A while ago I did a group project with…
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Target games
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Target games for groups and individuals

Target games is an activity that invariably produces lots of laughs…
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multiple strands activity
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Multiple strands to an activity

By a multiple strands activity I mean that you can make…
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Maslow's hierarchy of needs
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Maslow’s hierarchy of needs for caregivers

Maslow's hierarchy of needs for caregivers There is more to life…
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Planning and implementing activity sessions
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Flexibility in planning and implementing activity sessions

  Planning activity sessions One of the main things I learned…
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dementia in a group
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Dealing with someone who acts out in a group situation

Disruptions during group activities Something that often happens is that one…
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