Independent senior living activities

In most senior care communities, there are residents who prefer solitude or have introverted tendencies. These individuals enjoy being in their bedrooms and often choose not to actively seek interactions with others. In this article we cover: Loners vs. Introverts: An Important Distinction Common Reasons for Choosing Solitude Mental Illness and Social Alienation Considerations Isolation in Senior Care: Addressing the Challenges 15 Activities for Loners and Introverts

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. Here are a few things I wish someone had told me in those first few weeks, months, and years.

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

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

I've worked in activities for over ten years, and I have found that there are some activities that you just have to have on the activities calendar! While these activities may be staples, they can easily lose their charm for both you and the residents when done over a long period of time. Here are a few ways to spice up the classic activities on your calendar! In this article we cover: Alternatives to Traditional Bingo Coffee Chats with a Family Theme Rise & Shine Exercise Group Go Exploring…

Do you have independent-minded residents who do not enjoy group activities? Use a few of these ideas to keep your independent residents engaged. Get more senior activity ideas at notjustbingo.com TODAY!

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…

Need more bingo prizes? Then consider planning craft activities where you can donate a few of the crafts to your bingo prize bin. To ensure that your residents will want the crafts as bingo prizes, be sure to find craft … Read More

Although afternoons may be nap time for some, try to liven up your facility around two or three in the afternoon with fun afternoon socials. Here are a few guidelines to follow while trying to create fun afternoon socials for your residents. Get more senior activity ideas at notjustbingo.com TODAY!

In most senior care communities, there are residents who prefer solitude or have introverted tendencies. These individuals enjoy being in their bedrooms and often choose not to actively seek interactions with others. In this article we cover: Loners vs. Introverts: An Important Distinction Common Reasons for Choosing Solitude Mental Illness and Social Alienation Considerations Isolation in Senior Care: Addressing the Challenges 15 Activities for Loners and Introverts