Senior center activities ideas

Discover dozens of crafts for seniors that involve activities like knitting, sewing, painting, woodworking, jewelry making, and more. Explore simple everyday crafts and get ideas for special holiday projects. Plus, learn about loads of cool crafts that are great to make with young grandchildren!

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.

Try to liven up your senior center in the afternoon with a few fun afternoon socials. We’ve shared a few guidelines for you to follow that will help make your afternoons more entertaining for assisted living residents. #afternoonsocial #seniorsocials

Dementia can make the Christmas season a difficult time for seniors. But there are still plenty of fun activities that they can enjoy. This guide provides some great ideas to help make their holiday special.

Getting older poses its challenges, but this fun list of hilarious and entertaining party games for Senior Citizens is one of a kind

There are plenty of things for seniors to do when they're feeling bored. From easy crafts like making a quilt or painting a picture, to more challenging activities like learning a new language or playing chess, there's something for everyone. Check out this list of ideas and get started on keeping yourself busy and engaged!

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…

Some senior living activity departments are made up of only one employee who does everything. So how can you pull off having a great activity program without an activity staff? Read our how-to article to find out some tips to apply to your nursing home. #assistedliving #activityprogram

Host the Eye Spy Board Game for your Seniors in Aged Care now! Bring a pinch of excitement and challenge in their lives through fun and games!

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.