With Hanukkah quickly approaching, it’s time to start planning Hanukkah activities for your nursing facilities Jewish residents. Besides your menorah, there are several other supplies you may want to have on hand for your celebration. Here are 6 supplies to … Read More
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
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
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
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
How are you and your senior residents celebrating Diwali this year? If your residents are not familiar with the annual Indian festival, then be sure to create fun activities for the day that educate them about the holiday. Here are … Read More
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
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
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 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
