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
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Grand Buddy Program – Activity Ideas for Seniors & Children
Over the last 8 years of working with seniors, there are 3 things that can make even the most withdrawn senior become engaged: Music, animals and children.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
6 Ways to Celebrate National Activity Professionals Week
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
4 Musical Instrument Activities for Senior Residents
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
5 Card Games To Teach Your Senior Residents
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
Winter Craft Ideas For Your Senior Living Facility
Are your looking for some fun new winter craft ideas for your residents this season? Weve shared six fun wintertime craft ideas from Notjustbingo for you to add to your activity program. These activities are easy and require only a … Read More
6 Types of Games to Get New Residents Involved in Activities
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
5 Puzzle Activity Ideas for Senior Residents
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
Columbus Day Activities for Senior Residents
As Columbus Day has become more controversial in recent years, it’s easy to be hesitant when providing activity ideas for the observance. But don’t let that stop you from providing fun activities for your residents on the holiday. Instead of … Read More
Fall Ideas to Add to Your Senior Activity Calendars
Need some Fall themes and ideas for your fall activity calendars? Here are a few to try for the September, October and November months. Fall Harvest Host a variety of activities relating to the fall harvest, like a Fall Harvest … Read More