Hobby Clubs
Assist elders to maintain an active social life by establishing hobby clubs. Engaging in hobbies brings immense pleasure and a sense of belonging.
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Read Aloud Activities for the Elderly
For the elderly who loved to read all their lives, listening to someone read to them can bring profound comfort and joy. Why not start a Read-Aloud Readers Group activity at your facility; a Book Club with a difference! Read-aloud activities are an intervention well worth pursuing.
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Planning a Movie Night for the Elderly
If you don’t already run a regular ‘Movie Night’ at your facility, try it out! All you need is a large screen, some good speakers, and of course popcorn and ice cream to add to the cinematic experience!
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Coffee & Conversation
Many residents have told me they like talking about the past, but also like to keep up with whats happening now.'
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Drawing from Numbers
There are many easy learn-to-draw techniques out there, however none are quite as easy as Drawing from Numbers!
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Try a New Brew
I have bought a wide variety of teas from around the world. Each resident will have a china cup, we will have a bucket for any slops and some fresh water to rinse the cups.
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Listening to Mozart
Music is an activity intrinsic to most cultures of the world. The benefits of listening to music can include improving memory, relaxing the mind, focusing attention, and healing the body.
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How to start a Garden Club for Seniors
For seniors living in nursing homes, the benefits of garden related activities are abounding. Here are some wonderful garden activities for the elderly.
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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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Red Hat Society Program
Form a Red Hat Society Club to encourage, support and promote friendships amongst women at your facility.
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Crochet and Knitting Club
Start a crochet and knitting club for the enjoyment of all!
A wonderful social activity for the elderly in assisted living facilities.8 Comments Member Activity
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Poetry Club
Today I started a poetry club with my residents. We read a collection of poems with a common theme and discussed them and reminisced. This is an inspiring social activity for seniors.
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