Activity director ideas for seniors

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

Take your residents on a virtual adventure, celebrate Grandparent’s Day, and unwind from all the excitement with some classic 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.

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

Check out our activity director ideas newsletter to find fun senior activity ideas for the seniors in your assisted living facility this month.

Learn how to provide great activiites for the senior residents in your assisted living facility — even if you don't have an activity staff.

It takes a lot of energy and effort to plan fun, yet meaningful activities for your senior residents at your nursing facility. But what good is all the planning if your residents don't even show up? Here are a few tips for activity directors to attract more residents to your organized activities. #seniorliving #nursinghomeactivities

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.

Seniors need to keep active for the health of their bodies and minds. Here are some ideas for activity directors to keep the group active and involved.

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!

These simple activities and Easter crafts for seniors are a meaningful way to help celebrate Easter with residents in a care facility, in a church group, or with family at home. The freshness of spring

Feeling overwhelmed or unorganized in your senior activity program? Do you wish that you had an easy system to help you stay organized with care planning, scheduling senior activities, or even just the paperwork?

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…

As an activity director of a senior living facility, it may be easy to become overwhelmed with such a busy profession. But it's important to stay passionate in your job as an activity director, and we’ve shared 9 ways to help you achieve this!

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

Discover group exercise for seniors to keep them fit and active. Enjoy fun and engaging workouts with Keep Fit Group Exercise for Seniors.