Celebrate National Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 10th with intergenerational activities for your residents and their grandkids. Here are four fun activity ideas from notjustbingo.com to consider when planning this year’s special day: 1. Doing Crafts Provide residents and their … Read More
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Staff & Resident Activities for National Assisted Living Week
National Assisted Living Week is right around the corner (September 10-16). This year’s theme is “Family is Forever” – showing the family bond between staff and residents. Here are a few activity ideas to help you demonstrate how your facility … Read More
How to Plan a Weekly Summer Camp for Senior Residents
When you think of summer camp, you probably think of swimming in the lake, going horseback riding, or learning how to roller skate. While your nursing home residents may not be able to do any of those activities, they can … Read More
Across the USA Theme – State of California
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
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
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
Activities to Support Dementia Awareness Week
Raising Awareness About Dementia It is so important to bring awareness to dementia related diseases because there is not yet a cure, but early diagnosis can help improve the life of people with dementia and their families. Alzheimer’s is the … Read More
Halloween Party Games for Senior Residents
Not quite sure what activities to have or games to play with your senior residents at your Halloween party this year? Here are a few ideas from our friends at notjustbingo.com to get you started: Pumpkin Games Set up several … Read More
Crafts & Activities to Celebrate Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 10th. Whether you are an activities director at a senior center or an afterschool instructor, there are lots of ways to help celebrate grandparents on this special day. Host an afternoon of fun with some … Read More
9 Activity Ideas for National Grandparents Day
Host a fun event for your residents and their family members to enjoy on National Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 10th. Plan one or a few of the following special events from notjustbingo.com for your facility on this annual observance. … Read More