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Lisa

Activities for Seniors

7 years ago

I'm looking for ideas on how to use journals. I've thought of using a journal for personal information: called son on phone, got hair cut, went to store and bought new blouse, etc. I'd really like to incorporate journals into a game(s). Maybe have them bring their journals to the activity table and play a game. All ideas are welcome! THANK YOU!!

Susan

Activity Director

7 years ago

Here is an idea I really like from golden cares about gratitude journals

https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-practise-gratitude-with-a-five-minute-journal/5252/

Going along with Gratitude is kindness and ways to practice it

Also residents can write down what they are thankful for

They can write their favorite thing about a particular topic such as their favorite flower in the spring and why they like this

Since residents may need help writing and expressing their thoughts you may have projects for the group to do as a whole so you can help each person individually

You can use stickers or have them draw simple things like rainbows or fireworks or just a simple design

I would not use the journals more than once a week

Also needed is a place to keep them so they don't get lost

But it's nice to share the residents thoughts with their family because often when families visit they do not know what to talk about and this could be just that