Holiday and Christmas Trivia Trivia for Seniors 1. Whose birthday is being celebrated on Christmas Day? [A] Jesus Christ 2. Who is the mother of Jesus? [A] Mary 3. What season was Jesus actually born in? [A] Spring 4. What does the name Immanuel mean translated? [A] God with us 5. What city was Jesus […]
4 Holiday Stories and Skits
Sometimes the traditional classic holiday stories and skits are the best for a Christmas activity, and here we have provided a few. Of course variations can be done to these and you and your own residents probably have some great ideas! Please share them down below in the comments. The Christmas Story The idea of […]
17 Christmas Party Theme Ideas for Assisted Living
Christmas PJ Party Have all the residents that are able, come into the main hall area in their PJ’s. Staff too! Have someone hand out gifts tot he residents (fun if this is Santa!) and then go to the rooms where residents are that were unable to leave their rooms, and have the gifts handed […]
Hanukkah Celebrations for Nursing Homes
Hanukkah is celebrated by the Jewish people and is observed during the Christmas season. The celebrations are separate from activities related to Christmas however. The observance of Hanukkah is one reason that people give wishes of Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas during the season. Hanukkah includes a symbolic form of light and is commemorated […]
Sing-Along Songs That Bring Back Memories!
Sing along songs for seniors can be some of the best nursing home music or group activity. They can energize a room very quickly. Sing alongs are great entertainment for seniors and are one of the best activities for dementia patients. The elderly in your care will love to hear the songs they used to […]