Outdoor

Growing Cotton Plants for Memory Support

Memory support: Adding a dimension to tactile stimulation to benefit aged care consumers

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Suction Cup Bird & Humming Bird Feeders

We alternated bird and humming bird feeders and within a day or two the birds were just having a feast.  What a great pleasant distraction for our clients.

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Let's Fly a Kite Social

Host a Let’s Fly a Kite Social for your residents, or turn this into an intergenerational activity by inviting family to participate on a weekend. Kite flying is fun for all ages, which makes this social a hit no matter who participates.

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11 Garden Club Activities

If your community doesn’t already have a Gardening Club or residents, this time of year is a great time to start one. Remember, not everyone in the Club needs to have a green thumb - everyone can learn from one another!

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Kokedamas

This activity is great for people to do a hands-on garden project that does not take a lot of time.

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Seaside photography

We took a small group of residents living with Dementia to the seaside and gave them disposable cameras and asked them to take pictures of things that make the seaside special. We got them developed and we often look at them and discuss the day out. 

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20 Fabulous Day Trip Destinations for Seniors

There are so many benefits to involving your residents in outings! The fresh air and adventure will lift spirits, promote socialization and give everyone a welcome break from the routine.

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Cute Boot Planters

Shoe planters are fun to make and will give your garden or courtyard a whimsical flair. A fun activity for seniors!

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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 Bird Sanctuary Sensory Garden for Seniors

Bird watching is a rewarding pastime that can bring immense pleasure. There are so many health and wellness benefits to spending time in nature. A bird habitat is a wonderful way to entice seniors outdoors.

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Sensory Stimulation with Wind Chimes

Wind chimes have been known to have a healing effect on the mind; reducing stress and promoting relaxation with their soothing melodies created by the wind.

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5 Uplifting Outdoor Activities

For residents living in residential care settings, fresh air and a change of scenery provide a welcome break from the daily routine. There are few pastimes that can lift spirits like spending time in nature.

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Ocean Themed Sing-Along with Lyrics

Have a Sing-along over fish & chips lunch to celebrate World Ocean Day!

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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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Teddy Bears Picnic Party/Get together

A few years ago I did a teddy bears picnic. Living in England I knew it would have to be an indoor picnic! It was one of the best 'things' I have done.

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Coastal Bus Trip and Fun Day

In 2016 the theme for World Ocean Day is 'Healthy Oceans - Healthy Planet'. Organise a bus trip to celebrate the occasion. Take clients to the bay side, beach or wetlands for a stimulating and worthwhile activity.

Sunshine and Song

Bring residents in fall-out chairs and wheelchairs out into the garden or courtyard area. Being in the sunshine, with plants to smell and birds to listen to is very beneficial to the senses.

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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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Make your own Bird Bath

This is a wonderful way to encourage creativity. It is a fun activity that can be shared by two people.

Bird Watching

At the facility that I work in a bird seeder is hung in a tree in full view of the residents. The residents have fun trying to guess what type of bird is feeding from the seeder.

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How to Create a Desert Terrarium

Horticultural activities for seniors using recycled materials. Desert terrariums are fun to make and easy to maintain.

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Pruning

Sensory stimulation. Promotion of physical activity.

Horticultural Therapy

This is a very soothing and worthwhile activity

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Lunch at the Bay

Stimulate the senses and enjoy the outdoors

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Outdoor Gardening

Gardening is a wonderful physical and emotional activity for seniors. It is an opportunity to reminisce about times gone by while reaping the benefits of sunshine, fresh air and gentle exercise

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