When working with residents with dementia, consider using these picture books to help your residents remember and relate better to the activity. Here are four fun picture book games that you can play with your residents who have dementia: What’s … Read More
Do you have several independent residents at your senior facility? If you have a group of residents who enjoy doing independent activities on their own, then introduce them to a few types of puzzle games and activities that can allow … Read More
National Crossword Puzzle Day is celebrated on December 21st! Crossword puzzles are a fun and engaging way to pass time while sharpening both language and vocabulary skills. We offer a variety of crosswords with varying degrees of difficulty and font … Read More
If you have residents with dementia who are restless and fidgety, consider adding in a few gel pads to keep their hands busy while also improving their hand and eye coordination. Take a look at these fun gel pads that … Read More
If you have residents with dementia who fidget quite a bit, then try implementing one of these products to help ease your residents’ anxiety. 1. Chewable Necklaces Provide your residents with chewable rainbow pendant necklaces or chewable dog tag pendant … Read More
Trivia is more than just a fun game – it’s a powerful tool for mental and social enrichment. Engaging in trivia stimulates cognitive functions for kids and adults, helping to improve memory and concentration through the challenge of recalling diverse … Read More
When most people think of activities for residents with dementia, jigsaw puzzles usually do not come to mind right away. But jigsaw puzzles can offer a variety of therapeutic effects for residents with cognitive impairment. Here are a few to … Read More
In collaboration with Purple Hydrangea Dementia Care Consultation & Support As a dementia professional who has worked in memory care and assisted living and home care, I find it really important to find activities that work with different levels of … Read More
Senior living communities and senior centers all love to play bingo. It turns out that Bingo may actually be good for your health. From engaging the brain to hand-eye coordination and more, there’s more to Bingo than meets the eye. … Read More
If you have residents who like to fidget throughout the day, then try to provide them with simple activities that they can easily capture their attention while keeping their hands busy. Here are 3 types of activities from notjustbingo.com to … Read More
