We have a Men's Coffee Group where one of our volunteers (a retired teacher/principal) leads discussion on many different topics. The group doesn't usually want to gather if he isn't there. Once every 6 weeks, we have a Men's Breakfast where we cook breakfast to order. Over easy eggs, fresh toast, bacon, hashbrowns....sometimes a home made cinnamon bun too. The guys get to give their "order" and we cook right there in front of them. (We have hot plates that we use for this and other purposes as we don't have a kitchen area in our common spaces) I know that it probably wouldn't work without that volunteer so taking some time to find the right person to lead this program will make a difference. (We have also taken the men fishing, to the airplane museum, to a hockey game, etc)
Great information Carla We had a veteran volunteer fromA hospice group that came in once a month Most of the men in our facility were veterans or knew veterans and it seemed like they liked to talk About their experience The volunteer was a very positive
33% of my residents are men with varied ability. We have a pub on site that opens once or twice a week in the evenings. We serve non alcholic beer, cold drinks and snacks. We also have a craft session and the men have put together DIY birds nesting boxes, assembled models etc. They enjoy a game of dominoes also. In summer we will use the garden to sit and read etc Hope that info helps. Jean
I have purchased bird houses that need to be painted for a very reasonable price I don’t know if there are any hardware stores in your area such as Home Depot because they may donate things to you Thanks again for the information
I appreciate how accessible everything is to create worthwhile, mind-opening, engaging absolutely wonderful activities for our friends. Our calendars are overflowing with so much variety their is something for everyone, every day. Thank you so much for helping me to create days that always bring something for everyone to look forward to. They are engaged, active, laughing and living life to its fullest because of you there are endless possibilities.
There is a wonderful article on golden Carers that will help you out a lot
https://www.goldencarers.com/activities-for-men/5042/
Just as with any group you need to find out what interests them and what motivates them to participate
We had a veteran volunteer fromA hospice group that came in once a month
Most of the men in our facility were veterans or knew veterans and it seemed like they liked to talk About their experience
The volunteer was a very positive
Thanks for the information
I have purchased bird houses that need to be painted for a very reasonable price
I don’t know if there are any hardware stores in your area such as Home Depot because they may donate things to you
Thanks again for the information