There are several patriotic holidays and observances throughout the year that you can celebrate and recongize at your senior facility. Below are 6 patriotic symbols with activity ideas from notjustbingo.com for each. Patriotic Holidays, Observances, & Days of Honor Armed … Read More
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Activities for Older Americans Month – Engage at Every Age
Have fun in May as you help your senior residents celebrate Older Americans Month. Throughout the month, schedule fun activities that coordinate with the 2018 theme “Engage at Every Age”, and provide opportunities for your residents to learn, share, volunteer, … Read More
Themed Activities for Men at Your Senior Living Facility
Try entertaining the men in your senior facility this season with fun themed activities that allow them to bond with one another while doing the things that they enjoy. For instance, host themes that relate to activities that they used … Read More
How to Celebrate April Fool’s Day at Your Senior Facility
Get your residents up and laughing this April Fools’ Day! Incorporate a few of these 12 activity ideas from notjustbingo in your facility on April 1st. Tell Jokes – Use a joke book to tell jokes and riddles to residents. Host a … Read More
National Nursing Home Week – Celebrating Life’s Stories Theme
Celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week, formerly known as National Nursing Home Week, with your residents during the weeklong event from May 13th-19th. Choose activities that fit the 2018 theme “Celebrating Life’s Stories” by featuring activities that help residents document, … Read More
Indoor Activity Ideas for Senior Residents
Are your residents feeling “stuck” indoors during the cold or rainy weather? If your residents are bored or are suffering from cabin fever, create some fun activities that use their mind, their hands, and their creativity. Here are a few … Read More
Senior Activity Ideas for the Winter Athletic Games
Celebrate the upcoming Winter Athletic Games event in Beijing, China with your residents by hosting fun activities during the two-week event (February 4th to February 20th). Schedule activities that get your residents engaged and excited, like creating activities for preparation … Read More
Historical Art Frames – Educational Craft for the Classroom
Bring the history of picture frames and artwork to life with this educational craft activity using paper frames. This is a great project to combine with the new popular Google app called Arts & Culture. Students can use the app … Read More
How to Celebrate Mardi Gras at Your Senior Facility
Celebrate Mardi Gras in February with a few supplies that you can begin gathering to make sure that you have a fun New Orleans-style celebration for your nursing home residents. Here are six supplies that you can grab right now: … Read More
Top 10 Senior Activity Blog Posts in 2017
As we head into 2018, we thought we could share with you our top senior activity blog posts from 2017 to help you plan out new activities to incorporate into your program in the new year. Our friends over at … Read More