With everyone focused on going back to school, consider adding a few new classes to your senior activity calendar. Here are a few ideas from notjustbingo.com that will allow you to teach your residents a few new skills. 1. Pottery … Read More
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7 Ways to Celebrate Summer at Your Senior Facility
It’s finally summer and there are so many ways to celebrate with your senior residents. Here are 7 of our favorite activities from notjustbingo.com to add to your senior facility activity calendars for June, July & August. Looking for more … Read More
4th of July Activities for Senior Residents
Looking for ways to celebrate the 4th of July at your nursing facility? Our friends at notjustbingo.com have come up with these 6 indoor or outdoor activities to have at your Fourth of July party. 1. Independence Day Volleyball Tournament … Read More
6 Nursing Facility Tips to Prepare for Summer
It’s time to start thinking about summer, which officially arrives on June 21st. Here are six nursing facility tips from notjustbingo to help you get ready for a fun and safe summer with your residents. Remember Hydration As the weather … Read More
Remembering D-Day – Nursing Facility Activities
Because D-Day (June 6th) is an important date for many of our World War II veterans, it’s helpful to provide a series of activities that allow these men and women a chance to tell their stories. Here are a few … Read More
Father’s Day Activities for Senior Residents
Countdown to Father’s Day – Nursing Facility Activities Father’s Day is fast approaching. While we tend to make a bigger deal about Mother’s Day than Father’s Day, here are a few ways to step-up your efforts for the men in … Read More
Memorial Day Activities for Senior Residents
Memorial Day is a special day for our country to honor and remember those who have died in the line of duty. While many of us enjoy seeing Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer, it is important for … Read More
How to Celebrate Armed Forces Day – Nursing Facility
Armed Forces Day is the day that we honor those who are currently serving in our military (unlike Veterans Day where we honor those who used to serve, or Memorial Day where we honor those who have given their lives … Read More
12 Sensory Activities for Residents with Dementia
Provide reminiscing boxes for your staff members and volunteers to use for sensory activities or one-on-one visits with your residents with dementia. Check out these great ideas from notjustbingo.com. Dementia Awareness Week is May 15th-21st! Simple Reminiscing Boxes to Create … Read More
10 Mother’s Day Activities for Senior Residents
Looking for something different as a Mother’s Day activity, besides the annual Mother’s Day Brunch? Try adding in one of these fun bonding ideas for your resident-mothers and their adult children. (Don’t worry – keep the brunch on Sunday, but … Read More