Celebrate National Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 8th with intergenerational activities for your residents and their grandkids. Here are four fun activity ideas from notjustbingo.com to consider when planning this year’s special day: 1. Doing Crafts Provide residents and their … Read More
Category Archives: Holidays & Observances
Labor Day Activities for Your Residents and Their Grandkids
Invite the grandkids to your facility to enjoy this last holiday of summer by planning fun activities that celebrate the occupations of your residents. Here are a few ideas from notjustbingo.com to add to your Labor Day festivities. Labor Day … Read More
Staff & Resident Activities for National Assisted Living Week
National Assisted Living Week is right around the corner (September 10-16). This year’s theme is “Family is Forever” – showing the family bond between staff and residents. Here are a few activity ideas to help you demonstrate how your facility … Read More
National Assisted Living Week – “Family is Forever” Theme
For this year’s National Assisted Living Week starting on September 10th, be sure to incorporate activities that relate to the 2017 theme “Family is Forever.” Simply add activities that involve the family members of your residents – both their blood … Read More
8 Patriotic Clubs for Seniors on Independence Day
Independence Day is almost here, and it’s time to get your residents in the patriotic mood. Since each resident has different interests, here are 10 different club activities from notjustbingo.com to add to the day to make sure that you … Read More
Flag Day Activities for Senior Residents
Flag Day is June 14th. This date is important because it officially marks the day we adopted the American Flag. Here are some activity ideas for your nursing facility residents to celebrate: 1) Recite the Pledge of Allegiance by hosting … Read More
Fun Father’s Day Ideas for Seniors & Grandkids
Need a few intergenerational Father’s Day ideas? Plan an afternoon of special activities for the grandkids and their Grandpas that feature crafts, games, and lots of lasting memories. Here are just a few from notjustbingo to consider: Building Set out … Read More
Activities to Celebrate Older Americans Month
Since May is Older Americans Month, schedule several fun activities throughout the month that pay tribute to your senior residents. Use a theme for Older Americans Month, like Age Out Loud as inspiration for some of your activities. Here are … Read More
How to Prepare Your Facility for the Kentucky Derby
One annual tradition that’s fun to plan in nursing facilities is the Kentucky Derby on May 4th. With Derby Day fast approaching, schedule a few fun activities that will get your residents reminiscing about the past and looking forward to … Read More
Activities to Support Dementia Awareness Week
Raising Awareness About Dementia It is so important to bring awareness to dementia related diseases because there is not yet a cure, but early diagnosis can help improve the life of people with dementia and their families. Alzheimer’s is the … Read More
