California is the Across the USA theme for June! Host several activities for your residents throughout the month that honor The Golden State’s famous landmarks. Here are a few ideas from notjustbingo to get you started. Chinatown With San Francisco’s … Read More
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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
7 Luau Theme Ideas for Your Senior Facility
Planning a fun luau theme for your residents to celebrate the arrival of the Spring weather and the Summer months? Here are a few items and ideas from notjustbingo that you may want to add to your list. 1. Hawaiian … 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
Sensory Stimulation Activities for Senior Residents
Implement a few sensory stimulation activities to help reduce aggressive behavior and calm your agitated residents. Simply add a few activities to your existing senior activity calendar to reduce the aggressive behavior and increase the therapeutic relief. Here are a … Read More
Across the USA Theme – State of Arizona
Invite residents to celebrate the beauty of Arizona this May while recognizing the Across the USA themes each month. Honor the Grand Canyon State, which can reach temperatures of up to 98° Fahrenheit in May, with a variety of activities … Read More
Aromatherapy Activity Ideas for Senior Facilities
Aromatherapy, a complimentary therapy that uses essential oils from plants or flowers, has been used for centuries by those wanting to improve a person’s well-being. Because the effectiveness of aromatherapy is wide-ranging, the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for … Read More
Across the USA Theme – State of Wyoming
Our Across the USA theme continues with the month of April! Celebrate by recognizing the great state of Wyoming, known as the Cowboy State and the Equality State. Plan fun activities throughout the month that recognize Wyoming’s commitment to equal … Read More
Across the USA Theme – State of Texas
For the Across the USA theme for March, take residents to the great state of Texas, since March is Texas History Month. Be sure to use the whole month as inspiration to provide activities that celebrate The Lone Star State. … Read More
