For Men
Men often gravitate towards gender specific activities. Building projects, card games and other competitive social engagements will help men stay active.
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Famous Football Teams Word Search
A football themed word search!
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Who Am I? Famous Footballer
I was part of the Brazilian National Team and helped Brazil win the World Cup in 1958 and 1962. Brazil never lost a match while fielding both myself and Pele.
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Cover the Number - Dice Game
Here is an easy, fun dice game to play with residents - template provided.
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Activities for Men
Men’s activities are challenging! The best way to find meaningful activities for men is to uncover past lifestyle choices and history - you can gather this information from residents and their families. Here are 8 tips for engaging men in meaningful activities.
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Guess the Footballer's Nickname
How many footballers' nicknames can you identify? Read either the names or nicknames and see if residents can guess the corresponding answer!
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Football World Cup Quiz
A fun quiz all about the history of the FIFA World Cup!
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Scout Quiz
Lord Baden-Powell's birthday is on February 22. Celebrate the man responsible for the worldwide Scouting movement! This is a great subject for reminiscing.
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Golcce - Low-impact Golf and Bocce Hybrid
My guys in my Men's Group LOVE Golcce! Especially those who have always loved to play golf but can no longer do so because of physical limitations.
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Name the Fishing Equipment
Print the words and image pages, laminate and cut, then match the words with the image.
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Matching Activity - Name the Vehicle
This is a Montessori based activity where images are matched with the words that describe them. The theme for this activity is: Vehicles.
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Amazing Beer Trivia
Did you know that CENOSILLICAPHOBIA is the fear of an empty beer glass?!
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Old Occupations Quiz
Most of the following occupations no longer exist or are now known by different names. Clients may remember some other obscure occupations to add to this list!
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Fishing Outing
We take our residents down to the local fishing club, they really enjoy this outing. The men get wheeled or walk down to the jetty and have a fish.
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Cars Quiz, Trivia and Word Search
This is for the men and ladies who like cars. Good for reminiscing! Includes a quiz, word search and interesting trivia.
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Match Ups
After watching a Montessori video I decided to make my own resources. As dementia clients retain the ability to read for a long time I use words to match with pictures.
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Distinctions & Descriptions of Army Rank and File - Australia
Here is some trivia that will appeal to Australian men.
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Name the Aircraft Quiz
A visual quiz - name the aircraft pictured. Men will love this one! A fun activity for seniors in nursing homes.
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Scavenger Collages
As the saying goes - One Person's Trash is Another Person's Art - Scavenger Collages can be made of almost anything you find or intend to throw out. This is also a great activity for men in nursing homes.
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Show me the money
Although individuals living with dementia may not be able to calculate using money, it is recognizable to most. Coins can be stacked by size. They can be counted, and wrapped in coin wrappers.
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Paper Planes Reminiscing Game
Ideal for men, this activity will foster friendship and bring much laughter. It would be helpful if you could find a male volunteer to sit with participants and remind them of different ways to make paper airplanes.
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Creative Thinking Exercises
Creativity is a skill to be developed and cherished. There are endless ways to train and exercise the brain. The following exercises are good practice for creative thinking. Gather a group of clients and find some creative techniques to solve the following puzzles.
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Hangman - a whiteboard challenge
Choose a word, phrase, movie title, book title, proverb etc & draw the dashes on the whiteboard that represent each letter of the word/phrase.
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Toys for Boys
Meccano, model sets, train set, cars, box brownie cameras and photos, cigarette cards/football cards, marbles and stamps. Lots of stories were told about their childhood.
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Fathers Day Fishing
This activity is based on the old game of fishing using magnets and paper clips.
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Weather Station Activities for Seniors
Maintaining a weather station is an absorbing activity suitable for any time of the year. Men in particular will love this activity!
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How to create a Backyard Bird Habitat
Bird watching is a rewarding pastime that can bring immense pleasure by connecting people with nature. In this article we cover: Benefits of a Bird Habitat, Planning a Bird Habitat, Landscaping considerations, Feeders, Birdhouses & shelter.
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Beer Pong Game
This is a fun, table game for 'International Beer Day!' Just make sure that no-one walks near the table because beer is bound to be spilt!
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Bottle Ring Toss
This is a nice game to be played in a sitting position.
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Men's Business - Outings
Organise special outings with groups of men to build stronger friendships and reminisce. Thank you Carol for this activity.
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Men's Business
Create a space just for men who can do craft.
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Beer & Skittles Games for Father's Day
This game was the forerunner to ten pin bowling and was very popular in England's pubs since the 17th century.
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Gone Fishing Word Search
Here is a fishing themed word finder!
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MarPoolBowls
We play a game we call MarPoolBowls and it is one of the most looked forward to activities we have. Thanks Ron for another great activity!
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Drive time
An interesting bus trip destination you may not have thought of.
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Ring Toss
This is a fun game to make in a craft session and loads of fun to play. The hoops can be home-made e.g. paper plates with the middle cut out; thin water hose joined with masking tape; or embroidery hoops.
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Knock Them Down Game
This is a simple game that can be made of empty tins or empty plastic containers. The tins or containers can be decorated in a craft session.
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Marble Painting
Here is a fun art activity that everyone can enjoy. Thanks Melissa for this activity!
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Recycled carton Bird Feeder
To promote interaction and sharing. To enhance self-esteem
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Bean bag Toss
This has always been a very popular game at all the facilities where I have worked. If you don't have a sewing machine ask a volunteer or one of your clients' relatives to do it for you.
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Table soccer
This is an ideal game for men to form/strengthen friendships whilst having fun.
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Ideas for Men's activities on Fathers Day
Here are some suitable indoor and outdoor activities for Fathers Day.
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Stealing Bundles Card Game
This is a great game for a "Men's Club"
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Men's Group
Having a Men's Group or Men's Club is a good idea. Discussions for Men's Group are open to any subject - here are some suggestions.
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Mosaics
Mosaics with small tiles - a great activity for men.
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Coin Tossing Competition
Improve movement and promote well-being with this easy and fun competition!
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My Father's Profession Game
This is a wonderful reminiscing activity that will engage men in a social setting.
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Baseball Game
Improve upper body strength and hand-eye coordination.
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Fishing Competition
Hand-eye coordination. Upper body movements (exercise).
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Polishing Brass
Develops hand-eye coordination
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Sanding & Painting Birdhouses
Encourage new interests. Promote friendship. Soothe the mind.
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Gardening for Men
To maintain logic and planning skills.
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