Hobby Clubs

How to Make Homeless Mats from Grocery Bags

I have started this project with some of my residents. We asked for donations of plastic grocery bags and have some residents make the plarn (plastic yarn). Some residents can only flatten out the bags and make them ready for cutting up.

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Bringing Art to Life in Your Community

Contrary to some beliefs, everyone is indeed an artist. Learn how to foster a love of all types of art in your senior care community, and how to create a showcase that will quickly become a favorite annual event.

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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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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.

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.
This is a great social activity for men.

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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.

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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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