Need to get your seniors up and moving this season? Then add several movement therapy activities to your monthly senior activity calendar. Provide physical activities for your residents that are also fun and entertaining. This promotes physical health while also … Read More
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10 Craft Theme Ideas For Your Senior Facility
You may plan several craft activities throughout the year, but a fun time to focus on crafts is in March for National Craft Month! Consider stepping up your normal routine to include a few of these fun crafting session ideas from … Read More
Garden Craft Ideas For Senior Living
One of my favorite things to do with our residents at Kirkwood Corners are crafts. We usually craft a few times a week, sometimes a craft pertaining to our theme of the month sometimes we just doodle and see what … Read More
10 Hobby Ideas for Senior Residents
Celebrate National Hobby Month this January by creating several different hobby clubs for your residents to join. Here are 10 ideas from notjustbingo.com to give you inspiration. Latch Hook If you have a small group of residents who like to … Read More
8 Ways to Prevent Cabin Fever at Your Senior Facility
If you have residents who suffer from cabin fever, try a few of these activity ideas and tips from notjustbingo.com to keep your residents engaged throughout the winter season. Schedule Table Game Tournaments Grab several checkers boards and host a … Read More
8 Craft Ideas For Your Nursing Facility’s Religious Club
If your nursing facility has a Bible Club or other spiritually-focused group, then you are probably already scheduling activities for the members to worship, sing hymns, and fellowship with one another. But have you thought about organizing religious crafts for … Read More
6 Supplies For Your Senior Living Hanukkah Festivities
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
7 Supplies Every Activity Director Needs to Keep on Hand
Ever wonder what supplies you need to keep in your activity closet to ensure that you’re ready for any last-minute activities or events? We’ve shared 7 important supplies that you should always have on hand for activities with your group. … 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
Sensory Tray Activity for Cognitive Skill Building – Reflection Pool
Creativity is all around us in our daily life. To some, it may come more natural than to others, especially young children who have no inhibitions. As we grow older, many of us begin to lose sight of our creative … Read More