Are you interested in starting a Pet Therapy or Animal Therapy program at your senior facility? If you are worried about the possible liabilities of bringing pets into your facility, consider using faux pets for your residents who have dementia. … Read More
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5 Ways to Add Fun Games to Your Senior Activity Program
Switch up your senior living activities for 2019 by adding in a few fun and unexpected games. Try out one of the following ideas to shake things up a bit with your senior activities. Organize a “Cat Fight” Game If … Read More
5 Senior Activity Ideas to Celebrate Daylight Savings Time
Help your residents get acquainted to the new time as we spring forward for Daylight Saving Time in March. Consider a few of these ideas from notjustbingo to add to your monthly activity calendar to celebrate this event. 1. Get … Read More
International Women’s Day Activities for Senior Residents
International Women’s Day is March 8th! Help your senior residents celebrate this annual observance with a variety of fun activities that celebrate, remember, and assist women. Celebrating Women Celebrate the women in your nursing facility by first decorating your facility … Read More
Grand Buddy Program – Activity Ideas for Seniors & Children
Over the last 8 years of working with seniors, there are 3 things that can make even the most withdrawn senior become engaged: Music, animals and children. It doesn’t matter if you are in the middle of a really great activity – … Read More
7 Fun Tournament Ideas to Keep Your Group Active
Help your group recognize American Heart Month this February by scheduling fun tournament games to play throughout the month that will keep them active while exercising their heart. These activities can be altered to fit any group age, from young … Read More
6 Ways to Celebrate National Activity Professionals Week
Are you planning to celebrate National Activity Professional Week from January 19th to the 25th with your activity staff this year? If you’re wondering how to recognize your activity staff, then keep reading to find 6 fun ways from notjustbingo.com … Read More
4 Musical Instrument Activities for Senior Residents
Music is such an important part of a senior activity program, and many activity directors make sure to include lots of entertainers and performances on their monthly activity calendar. While those special events are fun, they can allow residents to … Read More
5 Card Games To Teach Your Senior Residents
Are you looking for a few new or simple card games to teach your residents? Host a weekly card party for residents and show them a new game to play each week. Here are ideas from notjustbingo.com to get you … Read More
How to Celebrate the First Day of Winter with your Residents
It’s coming! Winter will be here before you know it. So how are you going to celebrate the first day of winter in your nursing facility? If you need a few ideas, then keep reading to find 9 fun activities … Read More
