Are your residents feeling “stuck” indoors during the cold or rainy weather? If your residents are bored or are suffering from cabin fever, create some fun activities that use their mind, their hands, and their creativity. Here are a few … Read More
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Senior Activity Ideas for the Winter Athletic Games
Celebrate the upcoming Winter Athletic Games event in Beijing, China with your residents by hosting fun activities during the two-week event (February 4th to February 20th). Schedule activities that get your residents engaged and excited, like creating activities for preparation … Read More
How to Celebrate Mardi Gras at Your Senior Facility
Celebrate Mardi Gras in February with a few supplies that you can begin gathering to make sure that you have a fun New Orleans-style celebration for your nursing home residents. Here are six supplies that you can grab right now: … Read More
Top 10 Senior Activity Blog Posts in 2017
As we head into 2018, we thought we could share with you our top senior activity blog posts from 2017 to help you plan out new activities to incorporate into your program in the new year. Our friends over at … Read More
6 Football Tailgate Party Ideas for Senior Residents
Get your residents into the Fall team spirit! Host a tailgate party for residents to enjoy. Set up fun tossing games throughout your facility for residents to play before the big game begins. Cornhole: Teach residents how to play the popular … Read More
How to Celebrate Groundhog Day at Your Senior Facility
For Groundhog Day on February 2nd, treat your residents to fun and games in your Activity Room to celebrate six more weeks of winter! 1. Host a Punxsutawney Phil Breakfast Arrange to have a special breakfast for residents, featuring all … Read More
National Fun at Work Day Activities for Staff & Residents
Celebrate National Fun at Work Day on Friday, January 25th! Organize a few fun games and activities throughout the day that different staff members and residents can enjoy. This observance is also celebrated on April 1st and can be combined … Read More
Across the USA Theme – State of New York
Celebrate New York as the Across the USA theme throughout December. Create fun activities for your residents that take advantage of the holiday attractions in New York City, like Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, the Fifth Avenue window displays, … Read More
How to Shake Up Your Bingo Games in 3 Steps
How can you keep Bingo games fun and interesting at your senior facility? Try these three ideas to keep you and your residents interested in a game that can become monotonous. Step 1: Change Your Bingo Patterns For each one … Read More
6 Easy Ways to Decorate Your Senior Facility for the Holidays
The holidays are coming and it’s time to decorate! But you don’t have to break the bank to add a festive atmosphere to your facility. Here are 7 easy and inexpensive ways from notjustbingo.com to transform any room for the … Read More