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Hi my experience with those who have early onset Alzheimer’s is that they had pretty good physical function but mentally they were not that good so I guess every group is different

Here is a link to cognitive programs that might work for you

https://www.goldencarers.com/13-fun-brain-activities-for-seniors/4910/

You may be able to adapt and modify this exercise program to meet the needs of your residents

https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-run-group-exercise-sessions-for-the-elderly/5182/

Here are some other ideas

https://www.goldencarers.com/comments/7940/

Hi Lisa, have you tried balloon volley? I always have success with this especially for individuals with movement challenges here is a link I found on Golden Carers https://www.goldencarers.com/balloon-games/3196/.

Also, you may find some tweaked activities here https://www.goldencarers.com/spice-up-your-activity-calendar-with-new-twists-to-familiar-activities/5586/.

We do a lot of active but seated games like beanbag baseball, chair bowling, indoor lawn darts, and boccee ball. We decide to either keep score and get competative or just play for fun depending on the cognitive level of the group. My staff also does a seated yoga program once a week.

Sounds like great fun Melanie thank you for your input

Thank you everyone for the great idea’s. I like Bocce ball and recently saw an ad for something called Gocce ball....has anyone played that? It’s a combination of Bocce ball and Golf apparently.

I have never tried that but maybe you can have them send you a free sample or get a return if it doesn’t work out

Corn hole is popular with our group. Also Velcro dart throwing game. We

Ike to put out buckets for them to throw things into ( sometimes marshmallows, rubber bands, beans, bean bags, wadded up paper that’s my favorite good for hands to wad paper) of course balls too. Let your imagination fly they love to be cheered on when they throw anything.

Good ideas Teresa

I especially like the Velcro darts