Clay crafts are a wonderful way to get senior citizen’s, with limited dexterity, to exercise their fingers and hands. Below are 3 types of clay you can make. A Cold Porcelain clay, another type of no-bake clay, and also a polymer clay. Make Homemade Cold Porcelain Sculpting Clay does not need to be fired can […]
A List of Crafts Including Low Functioning and Dementia, for Nursing Home Seniors
Including crafts for Low Functioning and Dementia Seniors Arts and Crafts for seniors, even low functioning seniors, do not need to be difficult or elaborate. Most seniors would be able to handle many of the supplies required to make most projects, but there are even some good craft ideas for dementia patients, and those with arthritis and even some […]
19 Plus Dementia Activities for Nursing Homes and Assisted Living
Activities for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Dementia activities should focus on enjoyment rather than achievement. A caregiver would want these dementia activities to reduce boredom but not to over stimulate either. Laughter is always the best medicine. Though the patient may not always understand your humor, they can appreciate a good tease, a little nonsense and […]
24 Benefits of Exercise for Seniors
Exercise for seniors is very beneficial to slow aging and aid in healing and strengthening against frailty. Here are 24 more benefits of exercise for seniors. increases endorphins increases oxygen to the brain naturally elevates ones mood elevates metabolism decreases blood pressure increases good cholesterol (HDL) reduces risk of blood clots strengthens the heart improves […]
Valentines Day Games to Play
Roses are Red… Use one large white poster board and title it “Roses are red, Violets are blue…” at the top center. Cut small hearts out of construction paper big enough to write a line or two on them. Have the seniors finish the next two lines of the poem and write it on the […]