Get your residents up and laughing this April Fools’ Day! Incorporate a few of these 12 activity ideas from notjustbingo in your facility on April 1st. Tell Jokes – Use a joke book to tell jokes and riddles to residents. Host a … Read More
Category Archives: Holidays & Observances
National Nursing Home Week – Celebrating Life’s Stories Theme
Celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week, formerly known as National Nursing Home Week, with your residents during the weeklong event from May 13th-19th. Choose activities that fit the 2018 theme “Celebrating Life’s Stories” by featuring activities that help residents document, … Read More
Senior Activity Ideas for the Winter Athletic Games
Celebrate the upcoming Winter Athletic Games event in Beijing, China with your residents by hosting fun activities during the two-week event (February 4th to February 20th). Schedule activities that get your residents engaged and excited, like creating activities for preparation … Read More
How to Celebrate Mardi Gras at Your Senior Facility
Celebrate Mardi Gras in February with a few supplies that you can begin gathering to make sure that you have a fun New Orleans-style celebration for your nursing home residents. Here are six supplies that you can grab right now: … Read More
How to Celebrate Groundhog Day at Your Senior Facility
For Groundhog Day on February 2nd, treat your residents to fun and games in your Activity Room to celebrate six more weeks of winter! 1. Host a Punxsutawney Phil Breakfast Arrange to have a special breakfast for residents, featuring all … Read More
National Fun at Work Day Activities for Staff & Residents
Celebrate National Fun at Work Day on January 30th! Organize a few fun games and activities throughout the day that different staff members and residents can enjoy. This observance is also celebrated on April 1st and can be combined with … Read More
6 Easy Ways to Decorate Your Senior Facility for the Holidays
The holidays are coming and it’s time to decorate! But you don’t have to break the bank to add a festive atmosphere to your facility. Here are 7 easy and inexpensive ways from notjustbingo.com to transform any room for the … Read More
6 Holiday Themed Party Ideas for Senior Residents
With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the fun holiday themed parties that you want to plan for your residents. Here are 6 ideas from notjustbingo.com to get you started. 1. Gingerbread House Party … Read More
7 Key Places in Your Senior Facility to Decorate for Halloween
Help residents celebrate Halloween by filling your facility with themed decorations for this fun autumn holiday! Here are 7 places in your senior facility to focus on: Front Porch In keeping with the harvest theme, make the outside of your … Read More
How to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Senior Residents and Grandchildren
Looking to celebrate diversity in your senior living facility? Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 13th is a holiday that celebrates and honors the Native Americans and commemorates their shared history and culture. Schedule a fun morning of craft activities for … Read More
