Help your residents get acquainted to the new time as we spring forward for Daylight Saving Time in March. Consider a few of these ideas from notjustbingo to add to your monthly activity calendar to celebrate this event. 1. Get … Read More
International Women’s Day is March 8th! Help your senior residents celebrate this annual observance with a variety of fun activities that celebrate, remember, and assist women. Celebrating Women Celebrate the women in your nursing facility by first decorating your facility … Read More
Over the last 8 years of working with seniors, there are 3 things that can make even the most withdrawn senior become engaged: Music, animals and children. It doesn’t matter if you are in the middle of a really great activity – … Read More
Are you planning to celebrate National Activity Professional Week from January 19th to the 25th with your activity staff this year? If you’re wondering how to recognize your activity staff, then keep reading to find 6 fun ways from notjustbingo.com … Read More
Music is such an important part of a senior activity program, and many activity directors make sure to include lots of entertainers and performances on their monthly activity calendar. While those special events are fun, they can allow residents to … Read More
Do you have more empty chairs than people in your Exercise Class? If so, then you may want to change a few things this winter, like having residents play fun games instead of doing monotonous arm and leg movements. Games … Read More
Are you looking for a few new or simple card games to teach your residents? Host a weekly card party for residents and show them a new game to play each week. Here are ideas from notjustbingo.com to get you … Read More
If you are finding that your facility’s newest residents are avoiding your activities because they don’t know anyone, then try adding several social games to your monthly calendar. Here are 6 types of social games to schedule for your activity … Read More
Need help getting your residents that use a wheelchair or have other disabilities to stay active? Then try adding in a few seated games to keep them moving and having fun. These ideas from notjustbingo are also great for National … Read More
Are you looking for more fun hand-and-eye coordination activities for your residents? Then look no further than your basic jigsaw puzzle. It’s a great activity that can help your residents with their coordination, while also helping them improve their memory … Read More
