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
Celebrate Presidents’ Day on February 21st with senior residents by planning a few presidential games and activities to keep them engaged. They can also show off their historical knowledge and work on their mental and motor skills. Here are a … Read More
Chinese New Year is on February 10th this year, as it is based on the Chinese lunar calendar. Help get your senior residents involved in the traditional festivities by adding a few of these ideas from notjustbingo.com to your activity … Read More
Invite residents to participate in community service events in your facility on the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday on January 18th. Here are a few ideas from notjustbingo.com: Make Blankets – Take a trip to your local fabric … Read More
Encourage residents to get moving for National Physical Therapy Month in October without letting on that they are actually exercising! Consider adding a few of these fun, physical activities from notjustbingo.com to your October activity calendar: 1. Juggling Class – … Read More
With World Alzheimer’s Day coming up on September 21st and National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in November, consider scheduling a variety of activities that educate others while also stimulating senior residents in your assisted living or nursing facility. Here are some … Read More
This year’s theme for National Assisted Living Week (September 11-17) is “Keep Connected” through the use of technology. Throughout the week, consider altering a few of your regularly scheduled activities by adding in a bit of technology. Here are a … 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
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
