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
Category Archives: Holidays & Observances
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
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
6 Party Games for National Tailgating Day
Autumn is right around the corner so it’s nearly time for crisp air festivities, beautiful foliage, fun social gatherings & of course football season! With football season comes tailgating, delicious food, team spirit and silly social activities! That’s why every … Read More
National Assisted Living Week – “A Spark of Creativity” Theme
Are your residents artistic and creative? If not, then use National Assisted Living Week (September 8-14) as a way to incorporate art therapy activities into your senior activity program. This year’s theme is “A Spark of Creativity,” so be sure to help … Read More
7 Senior Activities for Your Bastille Day Party
With Bastille Day coming up on July 14, begin planning a few French-themed activities for your nursing home residents to enjoy. Consider adding these 7 ideas from notjustbingo to your monthly activity calendar: 1. Go Cruising Take residents on an … Read More
How to Throw a Patriotic Carnival for Summer Holidays
How to Throw a Patriotic Carnival for Independence Day (or for Memorial Day, Flag Day, or Even Labor Day) Host a fun patriotic carnival at your nursing facility to get your residents in the patriotic mood and having fun this … Read More
How To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo At Your Senior Living Facility
How are you planning to celebrate Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) at your senior livng facility this year? Here are 5 games to host at your upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebration as you recognize the Mexican holiday. Piñata-Hitting Party Fill … Read More