Senior living activities

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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.

Do you have an administrator who’s a bit uneasy about preparing your senior living facility for Halloween? Or do you have residents who may shy away from activities with witches and ghosts? Instead of focusing on the creatures of Halloween, switch your focus on the fun of Halloween.

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Discover fun and easy crafts for seniors to make in nursing homes! These simple and affordable DIY projects are perfect for senior citizens looking to stay creative and engaged. From dollar store finds to crafts specifically designed for those with Alzheimer's, there's something here for everyone. Get inspired with these senior craft ideas perfect for assisted living facilities. Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of crafting while creating beautiful projects together. Let's get crafting!

From spooky Halloween spiders to fun and easy Halloween papercrafts to coloring pages and word games, you will find creative ideas for all ability levels.

Some senior living activity departments are made up of only one employee who does everything. So how can you pull off having a great activity program without an activity staff? Read our how-to article to find out some tips to apply to your nursing home. #assistedliving #activityprogram

I have set this up for the unit that I work in and our CEO loves it so much she wants me to set one up for each of the units over different sites. Customize them to suit you. Look forward to seeing what you all do.

This is the list you should be checking out if you want simple and enjoyable craft projects that will enliven your free time!