Creative Activities for Seniors

Are you struggling with ideas on how to get your residents out of their rooms and into your Activity Room? If so, then check out this board where we have identified the most creative activities for seniors to get your residents involved in your assisted living facility's activities again! From fun senior games, senior activity ideas and senior activity calendars, NotJustBingo.com is the ultimate resource for Activity Directors.
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How to Have Fun With Plastic Easter Eggs at Your Senior Facility
Got plastic eggs? They’re great for decorating, but you can also use them for fun games with your senior residents. Here are 8 fun games to play with your senior residents this Easter!
Senior Activity Director December Newsletter 7 Activity Ideas for Residents
Are you an Activity Director in need of fresh ideas each month? Subscribe and recieve an activity idea, creative craft, and more right to your inbox each month!
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How to Stay Motivated as an Activity Director
Activity directors are hard-working, compassionate, great multitaskers, and efficient communicators. But just like any other occupation, activity directors can forget the reason why they chose such a demanding profession.
3 Ways to Stay On Top Of Things As An Activity Director
When coordinating activities for your residents, it’s important to stay organized. One ideal way to keep organized is to minimize your paper trail. You can do so by having these 3 items at your desk!
February Calendar Observances Senior Activity Directors Will Love to Schedule
Do you spend more time planning activities than implementing them? Find interesting and unique observances and holidays for you to use as inspiration for your senior activity program this February here!
A Snoezelen area is a therapeutic, sensory-stimulating environment that can be used for residents with dementia. Snoezelen rooms can improve communication for your residents while also reducing aggressive behavior.
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How to Create a Sensory Stimulating Area for Dementia Patients
A Snoezelen area is a therapeutic, sensory-stimulating environment that can be used for residents with dementia. Snoezelen rooms can improve communication for your residents while also reducing aggressive behavior.
How to Create "WOW" Calendars for Senior Residents
Have you ever looked at another facility’s activity calendar and then said “Wow”? Well with just a few alterations, you can turn your activity calendar into a “Wow” calendar too! Here are a few tips to help you get started!
12 Ways to Involve senior Residents in Your Activity Program
Marketing activities to your residents doesn’t have to take a lot of time. Once you find out what works, just rinse and repeat! Here are a few ideas to get you started!
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How to Keep Seniors Engaged During Scenic Drives
Scenic rides can be a fun activity where your residents can explore. Unfortunately, they can also be an activity where your residents fall asleep. So to keep your residents awake and engaged throughout the whole scenic ride, be sure to add in a few fun ideas like these!
January Observances and Holidays for Your Senior Activity Calendar
The new year is just around the corner! Why not get ahead of your planning with our January Observances Calendar? Activity Directors can find interesting and unique observances and holidays for you to use as inspiration for your senior activity program here!
The Six Most Frequently Asked Questions From New Activity Directors
Are you a new activity director? Find answers to some of your questions that will help you maintain a successful activity program and get started on the right foot, here!
6 Tips to Help Stretch the Activity Budget at Your Senior Center
While your activity budget may be small, you can still provide fun and meaningful activities for your residents. There are a few tips that you can begin today that will help you stretch your activity budget. Here are a few to get you started!
8 Activities to Celebrate the Christmas Season With Senior Residents
Christmas is a wonderful time to bring joy and holiday cheer to assisted living residents. Celebrating together can help everyone feel the warmth of the season, even if they’re far from family. Here are some easy, fun, and festive Christmas activities for seniors that are perfect for all residents to enjoy during the holidays!
New Year's Activities for Seniors
New Year’s Eve is a special time to reflect on the past year and welcome the year ahead with excitement and hope. For seniors in assisted living facilities, celebrating New Year’s Eve with engaging and accessible activities can create joyful memories and foster a sense of community. Here are some fun, creative, and inclusive New Year’s activities for seniors that you can bring to your assisted living facility to ring in the new year!
Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, is a beautiful opportunity to bring joy and tradition into assisted living communities. Whether residents observe Hanukkah as a religious holiday or simply enjoy its rich cultural heritage, celebrating together can help create a sense of community, belonging, and holiday spirit. Here are some ideas for Hanukkah activities for seniors that are fun, meaningful, and accessible for your assisted living residents!
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7 Hanukkah Activities for Assisted Living Residents
Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, is a beautiful opportunity to bring joy and tradition into assisted living communities. Whether residents observe Hanukkah as a religious holiday or simply enjoy its rich cultural heritage, celebrating together can help create a sense of community, belonging, and holiday spirit. Here are some ideas for Hanukkah activities for seniors that are fun, meaningful, and accessible for your assisted living residents!