Senior recreation activities

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…

Laughter is a natural and essential part of life. Beyond the immediate pleasure it brings, laughter is a powerful force with lasting effects on our well-being. It offers a host of benefits that are worth exploring, especially for seniors.

Discover group exercise for seniors to keep them fit and active. Enjoy fun and engaging workouts with Keep Fit Group Exercise for Seniors.

10 whiteboard activity ideas. A compilation of ideas for activities to do on a whiteboard. A versitile tool for anyone working with others.

This game is great for developing hand-eye coordination and provides endless fun for our residents.

Seniors need to keep active for the health of their bodies and minds. Here are some ideas for activity directors to keep the group active and involved.

If you have a loved one in an assisted living facility, it can be difficult to come up with fun activities to enjoy together, particularly if they struggle with mobility or cognitive difficulty. But fear not, we've put together a list of 25 activities for senior citizens that can strengthen your bond, enhance important skills and, most importantly, provide a whole lot of fun. See the full list here.

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.

Getting older poses its challenges, but this fun list of hilarious and entertaining party games for Senior Citizens is one of a kind

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.

Find easy-to-follow ideas to increase participation in your assisted living activities with these fun marketing tricks for your activity program.

It takes a lot of energy and effort to plan fun, yet meaningful activities for your senior residents at your nursing facility. But what good is all the planning if your residents don't even show up? Here are a few tips for activity directors to attract more residents to your organized activities. #seniorliving #nursinghomeactivities

Celebrate April with seniors and the elderly! Try activities like reminiscing about springtime, gardening, celebrating earth day and telling jokes!

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

Senior living is always evolving and changing to meet the demands, and anticipate the needs, of current and future residents. The latest reports show a push for a stronger hospitality focus that delivers a resort or hotel-like experience across all levels of care. What does this mean for Activity Professionals?

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Discover the benefits of parachute activity for seniors. Enhance physical health and social interaction with this fun group exercise designed for seniors.

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