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 […]
A List of Many Types of Games for Nursing Homes
Games for the elderly are good time fillers, boredom smashers, help get people engaged together and the laughter, well, you can’t beat the medicine of a good chuckle, or knee-slapper! Games Games and activities can bring people together in groups and enhance a sense of belonging and participation. When people share laughter through games together it can […]
Fun and Games with a Luau Party Theme
What to wear: Hawaiian shirts, bright prints, grass skirts over shorts, long summer dresses, shorts, sandals, hats, shades, visors, sunglasses, leis Make Paper Leis: You will need string (36 to 40 inches in length), scissors, colored paper and whole punch. Coloured straws cut into 2 inch lengths, or beads or macaroni. Create a ‘daisy’ like […]
27 Party Games and Theme Ideas
Parties are for celebrations and to break up the monotony of every day. It gives us something to look forward to. Here are some great party themes and games to try out. Birthday parties are great since everyone has one! But there are many other kinds of parties to get everyone involved too. Tea parties can […]