Retirement home activities ideas

Nursing Home Entertainment Ideas for Seniors

Don't forget to schedule fun activities during the evening hours to keep your residents entertained and engaged. Here are a few activity ideas to add to your senior activity calendar. Get more senior activity ideas at notjustbingo.com TODAY!

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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…

5 UNUSUAL things to do in retirement some of which can make you extra income from activities you already enjoy doing! Start a work from home business, turn a hobby into an income generator, share recipes, declutter your home and one more. These 5 things to do in retirement are sure to inspire another 5 too!

Laughing doesn't just lighten your load mentally, it actually induces physical changes in your body. Laughter has been clinically proven to strengthen your immune system, activate and relieve your stress response and stimulate many organs. In this article we cover: Sometimes Laughter is the Best Medicine 10 Benefits of Laughter Tips for Adding Humour to your Facility 12 Activities to Make People Laugh The Importance Of Laughter In Long Term Care Facilities ›

If you’re lucky enough to work in a retirement home or assisted living facility, then you know how much these spunky folks love to participate in activities! It can be tough to think of something unexpected, but we have some great ideas for your retirement home entertainment.

Take your residents on a virtual adventure, celebrate Grandparent’s Day, and unwind from all the excitement with some classic games.

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.

Amazing ideas and retirement party games and activities which can be hosted on a low budget and perfect for saying goodbye and thankyou to the retiree person.