Senior living activities

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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.

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.

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Dementia can make the Christmas season a difficult time for seniors. But there are still plenty of fun activities that they can enjoy. This guide provides some great ideas to help make their holiday special.

As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, fall presents the perfect opportunity for seniors to engage in creative activities. These 25 easy fall cr ...

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.

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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…

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