Halloween is a great time to throw a party for your seniors, and there are so many themed games to play. Here are some Halloween party games to get seniors in the spooky spirit: Pumpkin Bowling Take the stems off some small pumpkins, set up pins, and you have a pumpkin bowling Halloween party […]
Brain Games for Nursing Homes
Keeping The Mind Sharp And Memory Stimulated Why are brain games for mind and memory so good for seniors? improves short term memory improves long term memory can improve self esteem may delay the onset or progression of dementia or Alzheimer’s Memory activities are primarily; Paired learning (matching) Free recall Recognition Nintendo Wii and DS […]
Easy Chair Exercises for the Whole Body
Chair exercises are good for those with low mobility, balance problems and recovering from any type of surgery, injuries or for pain management. All exercise, including chair exercises, (also known as chair aerobics), improves circulation, muscle strength, vitality and can be beneficial for pain relief as well. What You Need All you need is a […]
A List of Nursing Home Christmas Games, Crafts, Trivia and More
Christmas is always a fun time of year and always looked forward to. Festive sights, sounds and smells that aren’t around the rest of the year. The lights are so pretty when most of winter is in the dark and the hot cider and cocoa, logs burning in the fireplace and scarves and mittens are […]
6 Fun Christmas Craft Ideas for Nursing Homes
CD Suncatcher Glue two old cd’s together with christmas ribbon or beaded thread running through the middle, then using glue that dries clear add a ring of small flat beads around the outside. You can make this as simple or difficult as you wish. Hang on a tree or by a window and watch it […]