Activities for nursing home residents

Whiteboards are an indispensable tool for Activity Coordinators and can be used for group activities, communication and learning!

We’re bringing you 10 more unique activity ideas to try with residents in your senior living community! Take your residents on a virtual adventure, celebrate Grandparent’s Day, and unwind from all the excitement with some classic games. We hope the activities on this list inspire you!

So, you're going solo? No worries. Keep reading to learn 9 tips that can help you plan fun senior activities for your assisted living residents - even if you don't have an activity staff

Over time, residents (and staff) can get tired of playing the same games, day after day. To ease the monotony, consider spicing up your bingo games to create more interest for you and your residents. Get more senior activity ideas at notjustbingo.com TODAY!

As your residents' dementia progresses, it can be challenging to find appropriate activities that are simple, yet meaningful. Try providing activities that appeal to their five senses. Get more senior activity ideas at notjustbingo.com TODAY!

Are you struggling with thinking of cognitive activity ideas for your nursing home residents? Is it hard to find daily cognitive activities that keep your senior residents engaged, mindful, and alert? Then check out our how-to article that describes the 7 types of cognitive activities that you can use as one-on-one or group activities for your nursing home or assisted living residents! #cognitiveactivities #seniorcognitiveactivities

The first day of school is exciting and nerve-wracking for students and teachers. I can remember anxiously preparing for my first First Day as a brand new teacher. I had run through so many different scenarios in my mind of what I thought could happen. The reality w

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As an Activity Coordinator, things can get really busy and there just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day. It’s hard to sneak away time at your desk for notes or planning because every activity is so hands on. Well, I have come up with a list of 10 activities most seniors should be able to do independently so you can take some time to work at your desk, plan activities or just catch up on emails. 1. Gardening Club I just set out supplies on a table, zip lock of dirt, flower pot…

Laughter is a natural and essential part of life. Beyond the immediate pleasure it brings, laughter is a powerful force with lasting effects on our well-being. It offers a host of benefits that are worth exploring, especially for seniors.

This game is great for developing hand-eye coordination and provides endless fun for our residents.

Golden Carers adds new activities for seniors weekly to help you keep things fresh and stimulating. Be inspired with meaningful ideas for any occasion.

Keep seniors active by trying out these crafts! This can be a therapy that helps seniors in nursing homes maintain their health and socialize.

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

Do your residents enjoy watching television game shows? Consider adding the game shows to your monthly activity calendar with these following tips. Get more senior activity ideas at notjustbingo.com TODAY!