Hi Mary, I would strongly recommend you spend some time developing a 'Volunteer's Program'. Volunteers help cannot be underestimated. With volunteers you may have 2 or 3 simultaneously activities. For instance you may have an outdoor activity (supervised by a volunteer); reading group, gardening, high tea. At the same time the residents could enjoy another activity indoors such as balloon playing, Snakes and ladders, sing-along, etc.
I'm so happy I found this site. It's been very helpful to me for my job and for the residents I care for. Many thanks to GoldenCarers you're doing an excellent job!