Assisted living activities

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

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.

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 ›

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Although afternoons may be nap time for some, try to liven up your facility around two or three in the afternoon with fun afternoon socials. Here are a few guidelines to follow while trying to create fun afternoon socials for your residents. Get more senior activity ideas at notjustbingo.com TODAY!

Despite the new PDPM regulations adding a new level of stress on therapists across the nation, Katie Johnson-Evers and her therapy team at a south Kansas City RehabCare facility wanted to do something special for their residents this year. The therapy staff of nine full time therapists were brainstorming ideas for Fall group therapy when ... Read More about SNF Group Therapy: A “No-Fall Festival”

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.