Senior living activities

Find engaging care home activities that promote joy, social interaction, and well-being for residents of all abilities.

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

Discover an abundance of free resources for activity directors on our website. Elevate your senior living facility's programming with our wide range of engaging and accessible materials. Explore now

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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…

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

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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!

Tried this from a Pin I saw and it went well! Taped off pieces of boards and my residents painted

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