Activities for seniors

Laughter is a natural and essential part of life. Beyond the immediate pleasure it brings, laughter is a powerful force with lasting effects on our well-being. It offers a host of benefits that are worth exploring, especially for seniors.

This is the list you should be checking out if you want simple and enjoyable craft projects that will enliven your free time!

10 whiteboard activity ideas. A compilation of ideas for activities to do on a whiteboard. A versitile tool for anyone working with others.

As an Activity Coordinator, things can get really busy and there just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day. It’s hard to sneak away time at your desk for notes or planning because every activity is so hands on. Well, I have come up with a list of 10 activities most seniors should be able to do independently so you can take some time to work at your desk, plan activities or just catch up on emails. 1. Gardening Club I just set out supplies on a table, zip lock of dirt, flower pot…

15 Activities for Loners and Introverted Seniors

We’re bringing you 10 more unique activity ideas to try with residents in your senior living community! Take your residents on a virtual adventure, celebrate Grandparent’s Day, and unwind from all the excitement with some classic games. We hope the activities on this list inspire you!

Are you tired of doing the same senior activities over and over again? Or worse, are the residents of your nursing facility complaining about the activities? If so, then check out our list of 14 different types of activities for you to include in your senior activity program! #nursinghomeactivities #assistedlivingactivities

Find simple, joyful crafting activities for seniors with dementia that boost creativity, encourage connection, and support memory and fine motor skills.

Whiteboards are an indispensable tool for Activity Coordinators and can be used for group activities, communication and learning!

10 free and easy group activities for the elderly and seniors. Great for nursing homes and assisted living retirement communities, activity directors

These fun, festive, & easy Easter crafts for seniors and other Easter activities are perfect for celebrating in elderly care facilities or at home with your grandparents. From Easter cards to senior egg hunts, decorating to easter games for seniors.

If you have a loved one in an assisted living facility, it can be difficult to come up with fun activities to enjoy together, particularly if they struggle with mobility or cognitive difficulty. But fear not, we've put together a list of 25 activities for senior citizens that can strengthen your bond, enhance important skills and, most importantly, provide a whole lot of fun. See the full list here.

Learn how to make this snowman in our Keep Discovering Membership! Join us and you can find him in our January Printable bundle!

75+ Stimulating Activities for Alzheimer's & Dementia Patients

Golden Carers adds new activities for seniors weekly to help you keep things fresh and stimulating. Be inspired with meaningful ideas for any occasion.

A guide for activity coordinators to create a "Keeping Fit Group" in aged care. Seniors often feel turned off by exercise, so let's make it fun! Discover our top tips here!

When I started my first Activity Director job, I was only a few years out of college. While I had worked with seniors in a skilled nursing community before, nothing quite prepared me for taking on an Activity Director role.

Explore a world of exciting sit-down games catered specifically to seniors! From classic board games to brain-teasing puzzles, these activities are designed to promote mental acuity and social engagement while being comfortably seated. Challenge yourself or bond with others over a friendly game session today!

People with limited mobility, whether due to illness or frailty, often face feelings of isolation and boredom. To address these challenges and enhance their well-being, it is crucial to provide residents with meaningful and engaging activities that can significantly improve their quality of life.