It’s time to start thinking about summer, which officially arrives on June 21st. Here are six nursing facility tips from notjustbingo to help you get ready for a fun and safe summer with your residents. Remember Hydration As the weather … Read More
Flag Day is Tuesday, 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: Recite the Pledge of Allegiance by hosting … Read More
Because D-Day (June 6th) is an important date for many of our World War II veterans, it’s helpful to provide a series of activities that allow these men and women a chance to tell their stories. Here are a few … Read More
Countdown to Father’s Day – Nursing Facility Activities Father’s Day is fast approaching. While we tend to make a bigger deal about Mother’s Day than Father’s Day, here are a few ways to step-up your efforts for the men in … Read More
Memorial Day is a special day for our country to honor and remember those who have died in the line of duty. While many of us enjoy seeing Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer, it is important for … Read More
Armed Forces Day is the day that we honor those who are currently serving in our military (unlike Veterans Day where we honor those who used to serve, or Memorial Day where we honor those who have given their lives … Read More
Provide reminiscing boxes for your staff members and volunteers to use for sensory activities or one-on-one visits with your residents with dementia. Check out these great ideas from notjustbingo.com. Dementia Awareness Week is May 15th-21st! Simple Reminiscing Boxes to Create … Read More
Looking for something different as a Mother’s Day activity, besides the annual Mother’s Day Brunch? Try adding in one of these fun bonding ideas for your resident-mothers and their adult children. (Don’t worry – keep the brunch on Sunday, but … Read More
Themes to Use for National Nursing Home Week National Nursing Home Week is May 8-14. A great way to celebrate is with some fun and creative themes. Here are a few theme ideas from notjustbingo.com to include in your week’s … Read More
Now that Easter is over, what are you going to do with all of those plastic Easter eggs? All of those eggs that you seem to accumulate more of each year should be put to good use! Here are 5 quick … Read More
