{"id":14942,"date":"2018-11-05T08:45:26","date_gmt":"2018-11-05T13:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/?p=14942"},"modified":"2022-11-30T15:57:36","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T20:57:36","slug":"6-types-games-get-new-residents-involved-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/6-types-games-get-new-residents-involved-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Types of Games to Get New Residents Involved in Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you are finding that your facility\u2019s newest residents are avoiding your activities because they don\u2019t know anyone, then try adding several social games to your monthly calendar. Here are 6 types of social games to schedule for your activity program.<\/p>\n

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  1. Puzzle Games<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Since a lot of residents enjoy doing their own crossword puzzles and word search puzzles, consider hosting a fun crossword puzzle or word search puzzle contest. To play, simply provide pencils and copies of the puzzle to each resident to see who will be first to complete the puzzle. Be sure to provide fun prizes for the winners to encourage repeat participants each time you host the activity. For the activity, use large-print crossword puzzle books<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    1. Conversation Games<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Residents will quickly learn more about one another by playing fun conversation games. For instance, playing games like Table Topics<\/a> <\/strong>and\u00a0Chat Pack<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0where you ask fun questions about your residents likes, dislikes, and past experiences, will allow your new residents to introduce themselves while playing the game.<\/p>\n

      Another fun conversation game is Table Topics – What Do You Think<\/a><\/strong>. With that game, residents are given the opportunity to express themselves. Talk, laugh, and share their opinions.<\/p>\n

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      1. Nostalgic Games<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Help your new residents share information about their background with others by playing fun nostalgic games. For instance, pass around black and white photos<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to have residents reminisce about past events and occurrences. In addition, use seasonal cards, like autumn cards<\/a><\/strong>, to help residents recall their past traditions during each of the seasons.<\/p>\n

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        1. Card Games<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Additionally, invite your newest residents to participate in the card games that they enjoy. Simply set up card clubs that meet each week so that your new residents can bond with other residents who enjoy playing the same games. Use easy-to-read cards<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>for fun clubs like a Bridge Club, a Pinochle Club<\/a><\/strong>, or even a Poker Club<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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          1. Bingo Games<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Since most residents enjoy bingo, consider adding a few fun bingo games for your residents. For instance, play a familiar face bingo<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0where residents identify Old Hollywood celebrities on their bingo cards, or TV show bingo<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0where residents identify retro television shows from the 1950s and 1960s.<\/p>\n

            Another bingo-like option is the fun game of Pokeno<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0where residents play bingo using playing cards.<\/p>\n

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            1. Sporting Games<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              In addition, use some of your new residents\u2019 favorite sports as ideas for fun games. Add in their favorite hobbies and games as fun tournaments, like hosting a bowling tournament<\/a><\/strong>, a shuffleboard tournament<\/a><\/strong>, or a golf tournament<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Find more ideas from Notjustbingo\u00a0on the S&S blog here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              About Not Just Bingo:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              Not Just Bingo<\/a>\u00a0is an online resource of fun, senior activity ideas for activity professionals of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. They have been providing fun activity ideas online since 2009, and continue to assist activity professionals across the country by creating meaningful and engaging activity ideas for their residents that go \u201cbeyond bingo.\u201d Not Just Bingo feels\u00a0privileged to help activity directors better the living experiences of their residents while demonstrating that a senior\u2019s quality of life can actually\u00a0improve<\/em>\u00a0when they move to a nursing facility!<\/p>\n

              Want even more ideas each month? Visit\u00a0www.notjustbingo.com<\/a>\u00a0for how-to activity ideas, monthly newsletters, and daily holiday ideas. You can also sign up for the\u00a0Notjustbingo Membership<\/a>\u00a0to receive specialized activity ideas to keep your residents and staff engaged, active, and having fun!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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