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 love Golden Carers, it's a fantastic resource! I not only find great activities for my seniors to do but have also inspired me to make my own activities to share as well. Thanks so much & keep up the wonderful job!