Activities assistant nursing homes

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.

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.

Nursing Home Entertainment Ideas for Seniors

Things to do and places to go during May with seniors and the elderly. Celebrate May Day and Mother's Day, be a bird watcher, visit antique stores, and more!

One of the best advantages of getting older is that you also get wiser. And while many youth-obsessed people would choose wrinkle-free skin over wisdom anytime, they are yet to understand where mistaken. So, to teach youngsters a lesson on life, Birch Creek Senior Living community decided to ask for advice those who have seen it all - its senior residents. And who could have thought, that seniors are not only wise and insightful, they are also extremely funny! After the community posted…

Looking to offer more faith-based activities for your senior residents? Keep reading to find ideas on fun spiritual activities, like a Choir Rehearsal or a Monthly Fellowship Breakfast, that you can add to your nursing home or assisted living facility calendar! #faithactivities #churchactivities #senioractivityprogram

I have set this up for the unit that I work in and our CEO loves it so much she wants me to set one up for each of the units over different sites. Customize them to suit you. Look forward to seeing what you all do.