Evening activities for seniors

So what plans do your nursing facility residents have this evening? Need a little help in planning fun evening activities for your senior residents when you're not around? If you do, then click through to learn our 10 "Fun Nights" to plan for your seniors today! #nursinghomeactivities #assistedlivingactivities

In most senior care communities, there are residents who prefer solitude or have introverted tendencies. These individuals enjoy being in their bedrooms and often choose not to actively seek interactions with others.

These simple activities and Easter crafts for seniors are a meaningful way to help celebrate Easter with residents in a care facility, in a church group, or with family at home. The freshness of spring

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.

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

What I personally love about this game, is that everyone knows about money, they love looking at it and counting it!

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.

There are plenty of things for seniors to do when they're feeling bored. From easy crafts like making a quilt or painting a picture, to more challenging activities like learning a new language or playing chess, there's something for everyone. Check out this list of ideas and get started on keeping yourself busy and engaged!

Engage in a joyful journey down memory lane with 'Remember When Trivia for Seniors', a game designed to enhance memory recall and cognitive function.

Try to liven up your senior center in the afternoon with a few fun afternoon socials. We’ve shared a few guidelines for you to follow that will help make your afternoons more entertaining for assisted living residents. #afternoonsocial #seniorsocials

Inside: Printable Brain Games for Seniors to Enjoy. In this day and age, printable brain games are often used to keep seniors healthy and happy. They can help with a multitude of different things from protecting against Alzheimer’s disease to simply making a senior citizen’s life more enjoyable. Sudoku puzzles, crossword puzzles, and word searches […]

In most senior care communities, there are residents who prefer solitude or have introverted tendencies. These individuals enjoy being in their bedrooms and often choose not to actively seek interactions with others.

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…

🎭🔎 An evening of intrigue and fine dining! Our murder mystery dinner at Tuscan Gardens is a night of suspense and laughter! 🕵️‍♀️🍽️🕯️ #seniorliving #assistedliving #memorycare

Do you have several residents with religious needs at your senior living facility? Learn several easy ways to add several types of spiritual activities to your activity program for seniors.

Here are the best board games for elderly and their families to play for fun. Includes games with large pieces and large print for easier play for seniors.

Sharing and recollecting memories with seniors in long term care helps them to affirm who they are and maintain self worth.

Find 9 ways to add meaningful early morning activities for your facility's early-risers in your assisted living facility.

Working with older adults who suffered from dementia, I've seen firsthand how engaging in creative activities can bring moments of joy, purpose, and connection for seniors living with dementia. Crafting isn't just a way to pass the time - it can stimulate cognitive function, improve mood, and provide a

Learn how to make lunchtime more fun for your senior residents with these 10 tips for fun lunchtime activities in your assisted living.