Summer begins on Thursday, June 20th, so make sure that your activity supply closet is stocked with fun summer items to help your residents fulfill their summer bucket list, like attending picnics or going to the beach. Go to a … Read More
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How to Celebrate World Music Day in Your Senior Facility
Help your residents have fun celebrating World Music Day on Friday, June 21st. Use the day as a great way for your residents to enjoy their favorite music. Here are a few activities to try out: Battle of the Bands … Read More
How to Keep Children’s Visits at Your Senior Living Facility More Fun
Are you tasked with providing independent games and activities for your residents to play with their visiting grandchildren. If so, then not to worry. Simply take a look at the following fun products that you can stock your Activity Room … Read More
Therapeutic Effects of Jigsaw Puzzles for Your Residents With Dementia
When most people think of activities for residents with dementia, jigsaw puzzles usually do not come to mind right away. But jigsaw puzzles can offer a variety of therapeutic effects for residents with cognitive impairment. Here are a few to … Read More
Celebrating National Skilled Nursing Care Week – Radiant Memories Theme
Celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week (May 12-18) with your residents as you recognize this year’s theme for 2024: Radiant Memories – A Tribute to the Golden Age of Radio. Fill the week with fun activities that allow you to … Read More
How To Celebrate National Caregivers Day at Your Senior Living Facility
Celebrate National Caregivers Day – the third Friday of each February – with your residents as you provide a fun activity in which your residents can show their appreciation and kindness to the care staff of your facility. Schedule a … Read More
How to Create a Snoezelen Room (Sensory Area) at Your Senior Living Facility
A Snoezelen room is a multi-sensory room that uses gentle lights, relaxing smells, and soothing sounds that can calm your senior residents with dementia. It allows you to take a resident who is agitated or frustrated and immediately provide them … Read More
Aquapaintings – Reusable Painting Activity for All Ages
Aquapaintings™ are a unique, reusable painting activity! Water and a paint brush are all that you need for this simple project. Aquapaintings are great for all ages and ability levels, and feature appealing real-life images. With a paint brush, simply … Read More
Digital TV Bingo Game – Benefits of Bingo for Senior Living
Senior living communities and senior centers all love to play bingo. It turns out that Bingo may actually be good for your health. From engaging the brain to hand-eye coordination and more, there’s more to Bingo than meets the eye. … Read More
Celebrating National Skilled Nursing Care Week – Cultivating Kindness Theme
Help your residents celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week (May 14-20) and this year’s theme of “Cultivating Kindness” by participating in activities that can spread kindness to those around them. Throughout the week, set up fun activities that allow your … Read More
