Elderly activities

Caregiver created list of dozens of dementia 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.

Whiteboards are an indispensable tool for Activity Coordinators and can be used for group activities, communication and learning! In this article we cover: The Advantages of Using Whiteboards Types of Whiteboards How Whiteboards can be used by Activity Coordinators Five Whiteboard Games to Play

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

20 Wheelchair / Seated Exercises for the Elderly #Exerciesforhealthyback

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

Looking for Christmas holiday activities that your loved one with dementia can do? Here is a list of 74+ craft projects to keep them busy.

It’s no secret that staying active and engaged is important for everyone, especially the elderly. Fortunately, there are a variety of fun games that can keep seniors’ minds sharp while providing an enjoyable activity. From classic board games to more modern tech-based ones, there are many fun and entertaining ways to keep elderly people entertained.

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.

10 easy activities designed to infuse joy and healthy lifestyle habits into the lives of nursing home residents.