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May 2019

Date Staff Topic & Column Suggestions Type LinksMenuA tasty and nutritious teatime treat: poached egg, on its own or with toastSongSong-link: play and singalong to 'The Biggest Aspidistra In The World' and other music hall numbers that made her nameMusic and MovementPlay some of his wonderful, popular piano hits, including 'Trudie'. They are great to tap, wave, dance and hum along toFun

Put on a bingo afternoon. 'Line', 'Full House' and all the nicknames for the numbers

Choice and FilmResidents choose one of these classic movies to enjoyChoice and SongGo through the Scottish, Welsh and Irish singers in the quiz. Residents choose a singer they like. Play and singalong to these great voices, from Daniel O'Donnell and Andy Stewart to Tom JonesSong and MovementSong-link: play and singalong to Buddy Holly's greatest hits, including 'Peggy Sue'. Get those feet tapping and bodies moving!MenuHave a choice of cakes nicely presented on a 3-tier cake standPersonal care - also WWW 16th May

Enjoy putting on make-up - have a bag of cosmetics and mirrors and compacts to use

Menu and SensoryTry a range of drinks (ginger beer), cakes and foods with ginger as an ingredient. How many people like the taste of ginger?

CONTENT INSPIRED ACTIVITY SESSIONS PLANNER

OTY - Poached egg on toastK1st

1st Qu - Gracie Fields https://amzn.to/2SyhGmi

(You don’t have to do them all on the same day as publication!)

2ndOTD - Joe 'Mr Piano'

Hendersonhttps://amzn.to/2o6AvSp

2nd M TLF - Bingo

3rd Qu - Films of 1953

5th OTD - Buddy Holly https://bit.ly/2CJnwvF

5th K OTY - Sunday tea

3rd Qu - Singers

6th C Qu - Cosmetics

7th K WWW - Ginger

 

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May 2019

Date Staff Topic & Column Suggestions Type LinksReminiscenceIf you haven't one already, dig out or buy from eBay a retro sunray clock - a great reminder of early 1960s fashionsSongSong-link: Swing and singalong to various classic numbers by The Andrews Sisters, especially 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B'

Choice and EntertainmentResidents choose a Western television series or a cowboy film to watchCommunity

Contact your local Freemasons. Ask one or two members to come in to chat - not necessarily about the Freemasons, but about old times and your neighbourhood

FilmEnjoy this all-time favourite film starring Errol FlynnAnimals and HobbiesAsk in a local pigeon breeder. Bring in some birds. Chat about pigeon fancying, breeding and racingSongSong-link: enjoy the smooth tones of one of our greatest popular singers

Entertainment

Watch, laugh and enjoy highlights from this wonderful entertainer

Reminiscence and Sensory - also OTY 26th May

Use pocket watches and strap watches. Listen to them ticking. Touch and feel their shape while holding them. How do they feel wearing them?

Entertainment

Watch one or more episodes of Raymond Burr in either 'Perry Mason' or 'Ironside'SongSong-link: relax and singalong with this marvellous French singer and his songs

FaithIt is easy to overlook not only non-Christian faiths, but the smaller non-conformist Christian congregations. For Methodist residents, ask in a local minister or lay preacher to lead a service of prayer, bible readings and hymns. For all, ask the local Methodist or other non-conformist church to come in and chat with residents

8th H WWW - Sunray clocks

10th TLF - Andrews Sisters https://amzn.to/2s1WzNK

12th TLF - Westerns

13th M TLF - Freemasons

14thOTD - 'The Adventures of

Robin Hood'https://amzn.to/2RujOye

14th TLF - Pigeons

18th OTD - Perry Como https://bit.ly/2ArKh5X

19th

19th OTD - Victoria Wood https://bit.ly/2BXEDZh

TLF - Pocket watch

24th M OTD - Methodism

21st OTD - Raymond Burrhttps://amzn.to/2Voaw5Yhttps://amzn.to/2CI8c2o

22nd OTD - Charles Aznavour https://amzn.to/2VqI6bu

 

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May 2019

Date Staff Topic & Column Suggestions Type LinksGardeningThe weeds will be growing - help with hoeing

Fun and RelaxationFor all who wish and are able, arrange a trip to a local pub. Enjoy a pie and a pintMenu and Sensory

Have a selection of a bowl or two of various pitted olives - black and green - to try. Perhaps even stuffed ones with pimento or anchovy. And compare differences and tastes Care: ensure no stonesDiscussionExtend the quiz to other old names that are now coming back into fashion. Chat about boys' names in generalParticipation

Have a toaster in the dining room. Residents toast their own bread and collect it when it pops-up. Care with electrics and hot surfaces

29th K OTD - Pop-up toaster

5) CST stands for Cognitive Stimulation Therapy. Please see the Monthly Plans page at www.dailysparkle.co.uk/monthlyplan for more information

1) Some links may lead to sites designed for children. Care must be taken to adapt these so that you do not in any way patronise or infantilise your residents. Links have been chosen carefully but are examples only. The Daily Sparkle does not endorse, and is not responsible for, any product or service from these links.2) The Daily Sparkle column codes are:OTD = On This Day WWW = Way We Were OTY = Over To YouTLF = That's Life Qu = Quiz3) Staff Codes: (Where particular members of staff may be specially involved) A - Admin, C - Carers, D - Domestic staff/Cleaners, G - Gardener, H - Handyperson/Maintenance, HD - Hairdresser, K - Kitchen, L - Laundry/Housekeeping, M - Managers, N - Nurses, R - Reception4) Type of activity guide icons are:

26th K TLF - Olives

25th G TLF - Hoeing in the garden

28th Qu - Boys' names

25th M Qu - Down the pub