Senior care activities

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Keep seniors with dementia engaged this September with our specially designed activity calendar. Each day offers a new, dementia-friendly idea to stimulate the mind and spirit. Click to discover how to create meaningful moments throughout the month.

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 ...

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.

Do you recall the classic game show ‘The Price is Right’ that graced TV screens across the globe, especially during the 50s? Many of our cherished seniors in aged care surely have fond memories of that era. Now, let’s transport them back to those exciting times with a simple yet delightful format of this iconic show, carefully designed to spark engaging conversations and heartwarming reminiscences.

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❤️ Save for later 👉 Tap to see all 10 simple and fun crafts for your loved one with Alzheimer’s! Collage Art fun and creative way to bond while encouraging self-expression. It’s an easy, straightforward activities that they'll love. Click below to see other craft ideas designed to bring joy and mental stimulation to those with Alzheimer’s! Great for seniors, elderly and nursing home crafts!

Tried this from a Pin I saw and it went well! Taped off pieces of boards and my residents painted

Discover why Faux Stained Glass Craft Activity is a must-have for seniors in aged care! Let your seniors unleash their inner artists today!

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.