With very few observances and holidays in August, try to organize a fun Hawaiian themed celebration for your residents to enjoy on the day that Hawaii became the 50th state (August 21st). Here are 13 activity ideas from notjustbingo.com. 1. … Read More
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Community Service Projects for Senior Residents
Need ideas for volunteer or community service projects this summer for your residents? Here are a few ideas from the staff at notjustbingo.com to help get you started. To save these ideas and check them off as you go, dowload … Read More
Indoor Summer Activity Ideas for Senior Residents
With the Dog Days of Summer here (July 3 – August 11), you may find that it is just too hot to take your senior residents on outings. If that’s the case, here are a few ideas on indoor replacements … Read More
3 Beach Props For Your Senior Exercise Class
Add these 3 beach props to your senior exercise class in the summer months to help keep your facility active. Our friends at notjustbingo.com have shared some ways to use beach balls, pails, and towels. 1. Beach Balls Beach balls are … Read More
4th of July Activities for Senior Residents
Looking for ways to celebrate the 4th of July at your nursing facility? Our friends at notjustbingo.com have come up with these 6 indoor or outdoor activities to have at your Fourth of July party. 1. Independence Day Volleyball Tournament … Read More
6 Nursing Facility Tips to Prepare for Summer
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
Remembering D-Day – Nursing Facility Activities
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
Memorial Day Activities for Senior Residents
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
How to Celebrate Armed Forces Day – Nursing Facility
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
12 Sensory Activities for Residents with Dementia
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