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 […]
Nothing says Halloween like spooky ghost decorations. There are many different ghost crafts that would be perfect for seniors to make! Here are a few ideas: Ghost Wreath With a wreath, white felt, black paint, and other decorations like black ribbon, you can create a spooky and easy Halloween ghost craft. This site recommends using a […]
Once autumn rolls around, there are plenty of crafts you can make with seniors. Scarecrow crafts especially are great to make as Thanksgiving approaches. Here are some examples of materials you can turn into Thanksgiving scarecrows: Popsicle Sticks Scarecrows With several popsicle sticks, markers and paint, craft straw (also called raffia), and other decorative materials, […]
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 […]
