While decorating for Christmas is fun, it’s even better when you get to make the decorations. To brighten up rooms and hallways for the holiday season, have seniors make some of these Santa door decorations: Santa Wreath A wreath is already perfect for Christmas, but a Santa wreath door decoration is an easy and whimsical […]
Nothing says Halloween like spooky ghost decorations. There are many different ghost crafts that would be perfect for seniors to make! Here are a few ideas: Ghost Wreath With a wreath, white felt, black paint, and other decorations like black ribbon, you can create a spooky and easy Halloween ghost craft. This site recommends using a […]
Once autumn rolls around, there are plenty of crafts you can make with seniors. Scarecrow crafts especially are great to make as Thanksgiving approaches. Here are some examples of materials you can turn into Thanksgiving scarecrows: Popsicle Sticks Scarecrows With several popsicle sticks, markers and paint, craft straw (also called raffia), and other decorative materials, […]
It isn’t a Halloween celebration without costumes. Just because your seniors aren’t kids anymore doesn’t mean they don’t want to celebrate the holiday with the fun of dressing up! Here are some easy ideas for seniors in nursing homes to dress up for some Halloween fun. Ghost This costume is a classic for a reason, […]
