With Hanukkah quickly approaching, it’s time to start planning Hanukkah activities for your nursing facilities Jewish residents. Besides your menorah, there are several other supplies you may want to have on hand for your celebration. Here are 6 supplies to … Read More
Category Archives: Senior Activities
Holiday Gifts for Residents to Create for Family & Friends
With the holidays quickly approaching, encourage residents to create holiday gifts that they can send to their loved ones. Simply set up craft activities that allow residents to personalized pre-made gifts or create the gifts from scratch. Paintings Encourage residents … Read More
7 Supplies Every Activity Director Needs to Keep on Hand
Ever wonder what supplies you need to keep in your activity closet to ensure that you’re ready for any last-minute activities or events? We’ve shared 7 important supplies that you should always have on hand for activities with your group. … Read More
Fun DIY Kits for Your Senior Residents
Are you looking for a few fun projects that your senior residents can make? If so, then consider using these DIY kits that include easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and are really fun for your residents to create, for either personal use … Read More
How To Celebrate International Men’s Day At Your Senior Facility
Celebrate the men in your facility on International Men’s Day, which falls on November 19th each year, by providing a fun-filled day of activities that target the men in your facility. Here are a few activities to consider: Chit Chatting … Read More
Sensory Tray Activity for Cognitive Skill Building – Reflection Pool
Creativity is all around us in our daily life. To some, it may come more natural than to others, especially young children who have no inhibitions. As we grow older, many of us begin to lose sight of our creative … Read More
Senior Walking Fun Ideas for National Take a Hike Day
With every November comes National Take a Hike Day, which is a perfect opportunity to get your residents up and walking outside of their routine paths. To make the activity sound more appealing for your residents, add in a fun … Read More
How To Host a Fall Back Party for Senior Residents
So how are you celebrating the end of Daylight Saving Time with your residents this fall? With a Fall Back Time Change Party, of course! Here’s what you need to plan the perfect Fall Back party for your senior residents … Read More
7 Cognitive Puzzles to Try With Your Assisted Living Residents
Use fun puzzles with your senior residents to keep them alert and engaged. Try adding in a few puzzle activities each week in your Activity Program that can work as either group or individual activities. Here are 7 puzzle activity … Read More
Get Your Senior Residents Ready for Diwali – Festival of Lights
How are you and your senior residents celebrating Diwali this year? If your residents are not familiar with the annual Indian festival, then be sure to create fun activities for the day that educate them about the holiday. Here are … Read More