Retirement home activities

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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…

My late granddad, a man full of wisdom, once shared a nugget that stuck with me: “Retirement is not the end of the road, but the beginning of an open highway.” Such an optimist, right? But I think he had a point. Often, we perceive retirement as a period of life to slow down and … Continue reading "People who enjoy life after retirement usually maintain these 7 daily activities"

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10 free and easy group activities for the elderly and seniors. Great for nursing homes and assisted living retirement communities, activity directors

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.