Senior activity ideas

When I started my first Activity Director job, I was only a few years out of college. While I had worked with seniors in a skilled nursing community before, nothing quite prepared me for taking on an Activity Director role. Here are a few things I wish someone had told me in those first few weeks, months, and years.

From spooky Halloween spiders to fun and easy Halloween papercrafts to coloring pages and word games, you will find creative ideas for all ability levels.

Laughing doesn't just lighten your load mentally, it actually induces physical changes in your body. Laughter has been clinically proven to strengthen your immune system, activate and relieve your stress response and stimulate many organs. In this article we cover: Sometimes Laughter is the Best Medicine 10 Benefits of Laughter Tips for Adding Humour to your Facility 12 Activities to Make People Laugh The Importance Of Laughter In Long Term Care Facilities ›

This is the list you should be checking out if you want simple and enjoyable craft projects that will enliven your free time!

Do you have an administrator who’s a bit uneasy about preparing your senior living facility for Halloween? Or do you have residents who may shy away from activities with witches and ghosts? Instead of focusing on the creatures of Halloween, switch your focus on the fun of Halloween.

10 whiteboard activity ideas. A compilation of ideas for activities to do on a whiteboard. A versitile tool for anyone working with others.

Discover fun and easy crafts for seniors to make in nursing homes! These simple and affordable DIY projects are perfect for senior citizens looking to stay creative and engaged. From dollar store finds to crafts specifically designed for those with Alzheimer's, there's something here for everyone. Get inspired with these senior craft ideas perfect for assisted living facilities. Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of crafting while creating beautiful projects together. Let's get crafting!

10 free and easy group activities for the elderly and seniors. Great for nursing homes and assisted living retirement communities, activity directors

Need some Fall themes and ideas for your fall activity calendars? Here are a few to try for the September, October and November months.

Getting older poses its challenges, but this fun list of hilarious and entertaining party games for Senior Citizens is one of a kind