With the holidays quickly approaching, encourage residents to create holiday gifts that they can send to their loved ones. Simply set up craft activities that allow residents to personalized pre-made gifts or create the gifts from scratch. Paintings Encourage residents … Read More
Are you looking for a few fun projects that your senior residents can make? If so, then consider using these DIY kits that include easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and are really fun for your residents to create, for either personal use … Read More
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
With every November comes National Take a Hike Day, which is a perfect opportunity to get your residents up and walking outside of their routine paths. To make the activity sound more appealing for your residents, add in a fun … Read More
Use fun puzzles with your senior residents to keep them alert and engaged. Try adding in a few puzzle activities each week in your Activity Program that can work as either group or individual activities. Here are 7 puzzle activity … Read More
How are you and your senior residents celebrating Diwali this year? If your residents are not familiar with the annual Indian festival, then be sure to create fun activities for the day that educate them about the holiday. Here are … Read More
Celebrate Sundays in your nursing facility as a day full of fun spiritual activities that help residents relax and enjoy. Here are 9 resources from notjustbingo to add to your Sundays for spiritual activities for your residents. 1. Sunday School … Read More
Autumn is right around the corner so it’s nearly time for crisp air festivities, beautiful foliage, fun social gatherings & of course football season! With football season comes tailgating, delicious food, team spirit and silly social activities! That’s why every … Read More
Are your residents artistic and creative? If not, then use National Assisted Living Week (September 8-14) as a way to incorporate art therapy activities into your senior activity program. This year’s theme is “A Spark of Creativity,” so be sure to help … Read More
While some senior residents flock to group games and activities, there are other residents who prefer the peace and quiet of doing activities on their own. So if you have higher-functioning residents who would rather skip your Activity Room in … Read More
