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 […]
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 […]
5 Harvest Party Themes
There are many things you can do to create a fun party in the fall and here are just a few ideas to get the ball rolling and hopefully inspire more of your own ideas too! Night Garden Party Now this could be such an enchanting party with lanterns or strung outdoor lights, if its […]
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 […]
St. Patrick’s Day & Easter Themes for March and April Activities
Activities for March, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, and Spring For Nursing Home Seniors! The month of March offers some great theme ideas and activities for Activity Directors and Caregivers of Nursing Homes and assisted living facilities. Some themes are Gardening, Spring, St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland, Palm Sunday and Passover. March can be a month of […]