FUNDRAISER
One of our members has lost everything in the NSW flood.
I have set up a fundraiser for her. This is how it works.
1. Visit the shop tab
2. Click on 'Donation to Flood Survivor'
3. Name the quantity
(Note: Each donation is $10. If you choose to give $50 you'd key
in 5 in the quantity section etc.)
4. I will transfer all donations into her bank account
Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity
2022 June | July | August editions of the inspire magazine are ready!
These monthly magazines feature events and activity ideas for every
day! There are also articles, craft ideas, quizzes, spiritual care
resources, handouts, reminiscing, jokes, and much more.
Devotions for Seniors (FREE)
Enlarged to include one devotion for every day of the year.
Large print edition.
Quizzes for Seniors Book 2
The Aged Care Leisure and Lifestyle Guide (Second edition)
Updated, relevant and helpful guide.
Activities for Aged Care
Over 250 Activities for Aged Care.
Endorsements and Feedback
We absolutely love our Daily News for Seniors - it’s a special part of our daily program
now. Its great in our groups and a great way to do a 1:1 for those in rooms. There's always
something to talk about - trigger more memories and have a laugh.
I have looked at the March issue and happy to see so many interesting items as usual.
Thanks so much for all the effort you put into these resources. We value them a lot.
Well done Del! Again you have put together a practical activity book, that has activities
with all the planning and thinking done for us. Relevant and fun with such a great range
of activities, this is a win for residents, a win for lifestyle and activities staff and a win for
aged care and the professionalism of all our services. You could only have made this
easier if you came and ran the activity for us! Thanks for doing the hard work and taking
some pressure off our work load. Cathryn McMillan, Chaplaincy Practice Lead, Grad Cert
Pastoral Care and Aging, Dipl. of Counselling, Dip. of Community Service Coordination,
Cert IV Training and Assessment
I cannot thank you enough for creating such a wonderful and resourceful activity manual.
Sometimes I get stuck on how to word things for documentation writing and this will guide me
in the right direction. Thank you for all the wonderful and creative ideas which I can't wait to
use with my residents. I would also like to acknowledge you as a great mentor to many people
in this industry. Your dedication, time, and effort you have put into all the inspire publications
and other resources is much appreciated. I would like to personally thank Del Marie for giving
me the opportunity to share my creations and ideas in this latest publication. I hope you all get
as my pleasure and satisfaction as I have.
Filidea DiBianco, Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator, Leisure and Health Trainer and Assessor,
Cert IV in Leisure and Health, Dip in Leisure and Health, Cert IV Training and Assessment
We have been using Del Marie McAlister's material in the inspire magazine for some time now and it has been very useful in our Leisure and Lifestyle Department. This new comprehensive, yet not-too-formal guide is written with the benefit of Del's personal extensive experience. I am only too willing to endorse this manual and Del as its author.
Glenda Daly, BA Arts Social Sciences, MA Ageing and Pastoral Studies
This is a wonderful resource for any organisation looking for innovative strategies for their clients - full of amazing activities which are easy to implement in order to achieve a sense of mastery for our elders. Dr Julie Bajic Smith (PhD) Aged Care Psychology Consultant
Inspire magazine is an amazing and thorough resource which every facility should have a monthly edition of to guide activities with their residents on a monthly basis. The issues are delivered well in advance, so plenty of time to discuss new activities with the residents in resident meetings and embed the chosen activities into monthly calendars. Dr Julie Bajic Smith (PhD) Aged Care Psychology Consultant
Love inspire magazines. We use them most days.
I would not have made it through this year without your magazine. Thank you.
Thank you for your recent edition of inspire. I love it. For once I have something that is
relevant to Australians. This will give our residents meaningful and purpose activities.
These are awesome and I can't wait for the next issue. I gave a copy to my team members
and they all love it. Such a great resource.
Other PDF Publications
Accreditation Ready: This book takes a look at each one of the Aged Care Quality Standards and suggests ways we can comply with them.
Spiritual Care in Aged Care: Under the Aged Care Quality Standards, we are expected to meet our resident’s spiritual needs.
Daily Quizzes for Seniors: This book contains a quiz for every day of the year.
Highlights of inspire 2020: A collection of articles, quizzes, craft, ideas etc. from all the 2020 inspire magazines. $10
Devotions for Seniors: Devotions to read to Christians who are nearing the end of their life on earth. Full of compassion, love and hope. FREE
Emotional Care in Aged Care: A guide book for providing emotional care for residents.
Training course - Supporting our Resident's Needs
Professional development through voice-over PowerPoint presentations. e.
Module 1. Supporting the Need to Belong
Module 2. Supporting the Need to be Culturally Safe
Module 3. Supporting the Need to Celebrate Identity
Module 4. Supporting Creative and Intellectual Needs
Module 5. Supporting Emotional Needs
Module 6. Supporting Spiritual Needs
Module 7. Supporting the Need to Experience Happiness
Module 8. Supporting the Need to Have a Sense of Purpose
Module 9. Supporting the Need to be Cared for, to feel Safe and Loved
Module 10. Supporting the Needs of Someone who is Dying
“I want to thank you for the informative and essential workshop that you presented. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and I am so pleased with the outcomes.”
Available to download as a PowerPoint (with voice-over) presentations from the SHOP tab.
I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which I have the privilege of being a guest on. I pay my respects to the Elders, past, present, and emerging. I recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land.
Aged Care Consultant
Del Marie McAlister
Del Marie is the editor of inspire, a monthly magazine for Leisure and Lifestyle professionals who work in Residential Aged Care Homes.
Del Marie McAlister’s extensive experience as a Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator, Aged Care Chaplain, and Counsellor
has equipped her to provide resources for people working in the aged care sector. The monthly magazine, aptly entitled inspire, provides an invaluable source of ideas and inspiration. The books and training programs provide current information and ideas to inspire staff and enhance program planning.
