Activities in nursing homes

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

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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.

Caregiver created list of dozens of dementia activity ideas.

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…

Tips for decorating a senior's nursing home room. Update and personalize your loved one's new room. Decorating a nursing home room.

S'more Pops were a huge hit with our elders. Engage them in helping to divvy up ingredients, make pops, and enjoy together. Works great with a Reminiscing activity of "Camping Memories"!

Button Heart is a fun and easy craft for yourself, or Grandma. Both large and small buttons with fast drying craft glue. Frame is thick card board with a tie or ribbon for hanging. Glue adheres in 30 minutes and strengthens board to be very stiff. Very easy project that has step by step instructions and a large photocopy of the finished project. Comes with 100+ buttons, glue, one 8" heart and hanger. Takes about 1+ hours to complete. I can ship to another location with a note from you…