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Adopt a Friend
We have invited the local schools and playgroups to visit the care home as often as they want to make friends with our residents. Bringing the young and the old together brings so much energy, enthusiasm, memories, laughter and smiles to both children and residents.
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Create Your Own Sudoku!
Create sudoku puzzles! Sudoku is a game that can help with concentration and creativity - it's also a fun, challenging and satisfying way to spend an hour!
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How to Seek Calm In Your Busy Day
Make a commitment to take care of yourself throughout the day and week so that you have the energy to avoid burnout!
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Hidden Equations Number Search #3
Enjoy maths? Why not have a go at this hidden equations number search!
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Christmas Bingo
Christmas themed picture bingo! Calling cards start on page 17.
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Christmas Pantomime: Snow White & the 3 and a half Dwarfs!
Snow White & the 3 and a half Dwarfs is a two-act pantomime to entertain your clients and guest this festive season! A perfect addition to a Christmas Party in assisted living facilities. Loads of fun for staff and residents!
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Words starting with G Quiz
All the answers to this quiz start with the letter G!
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Dance Hall Days Reminiscing
Dance Hall Days I did a reminisce session about the old dance hall days from the 1940's to 1960's in the UK and put together some questions.
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Mathematics Activities for the Elderly
The stereotype that women do not enjoy math may be one reason why there are fewer math resources available for your residents to enjoy. Using math keeps the brain sharp!
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Hidden Equations Number Search #2
Enjoy maths? Why not have a go at this hidden equations number search!
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Halloween Bingo
A Halloween themed bingo to enjoy!
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Thanksgiving Bingo
A Thanksgiving themed bingo to enjoy!
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Broom and Pumpkin Race
The idea of the game is to be the first to sweep a small pumpkin or paper mache pumpkin over the finish line use small sweeping movements.
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This Day in History for Seniors: November
A reminiscing magazine for every day in November! Enjoy a full page of information about every day of the year, including important historical events, short biographies, jokes, quotes, and fun brain teasers.
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Artist Impressions - Claude Monet - Lillies
Claude Monet was a famous French painter whose work gave a name to the art movement Impressionism, which was concerned with capturing light and natural forms. He painted over 250 oil paintings in his 'water lilies' series.
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Artist-Impressions - Toulouse-Lautrec - Bruand
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was a famed 19th-century French painter and poster artist known for works like 'The Streetwalker' and 'At the Moulin Rouge.'
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Rearrange Letters - Summer Theme
Try and unscramble the following summer themed words First letter provided!
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Mark Twain Sayings
Inspiring quotes by Mark Twain...Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.
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Old Wives Tales - True or False?
Old wives tales are widely held traditional beliefs that are now thought to be unscientific or incorrect. Nevertheless, many old wives tales have been scientifically proven to be true! Can you guess which ones?
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Popular Sayings & their Meanings
We all know most of them, but how many of us know their origins? Delight your clients with this list! This is a great activity to reminisce about what our grandparents used to say to us.
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Words starting with F Quiz
The answers to this quiz all start with the letter: F!
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St. Andrew - Short Biography
Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, the brother of Saint Peter and Christ's first disciple.
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Two Vegan Friendly Recipes for Seniors
Here are 2 lovely recipes to enjoy on World Vegan Day! Soft-Bake Sugar Cookies and a Classic Chocolate Cake (that's vegan!)
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Multicultural Sandwich Day Quiz
Here is a fun multicultural sandwich quiz to enjoy!
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5 Ideas for Sandwich Day
Sandwiches are one of the most popular, convenient and loved food items in the world. Here are 5 ideas for celebrating Sandwich Day in assisted living facilities.
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Autumn Alphabet Challenge
Objectives: Recall, decision making. Can be done individually or as a group.
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20 Ways to Honor Loss in Your Community
Seniors experience loss of all kinds at a much higher rate than we do. Instead of shying away from addressing loss with your residents, honor it. Your residents will appreciate it, as will your staff members, and visitors.
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What is a Grandparent?
These quotes were taken from a class of 8-year-olds when they were asked "What is a Grandparent?" The answers are priceless!
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Color Go Fish
Get hold of some individual card size paint swatches from a paint store. Play as you would go fish.
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School Day Poems
I am putting together a session to share memories about School Days and found a couple of poems I will ask some of my members to read out. Hope it is of help to others!
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Rhyming Riddles #12
All the answers to this quiz rhyme with the word DATE
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Rhyming Riddles #11
All the answers to this quiz rhyme with the word COAT
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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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Halloween Songs to Other Songs
As promised here is a book I did many years ago from sourcing songs for Halloween Carols
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Red Hat ladies
I have found a booklet I put together of Red Hat songs and Christmas Carols...feel free to use, I gleaned these from the internet many years ago.
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Spice Up Your Activity Calendar With New Twists to Familiar Activities
I've worked in activities for over ten years, and I have found that there are some activities that you just have to have on the activities calendar! While these activities may be staples, they can easily lose their charm for both you and the residents when done over a long period of time.
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This Day in History for Seniors: October
A reminiscing magazine for every day in October! Enjoy the next edition of the popular 'This Day in History' series with historical trivia, jokes, quotes and biographies!
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Hidden Equations Number Search #1
Enjoy maths? Why not have a go at this hidden equations number search!
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Maths Quiz #2
The second installment of the fun maths quiz series!
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Vocabulary Synonyms Quiz
How good is your vocabulary? Tick the best synonyms for these words! This is a fun brain activity for seniors!
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Animal Jokes
10+ animal jokes to make you laugh! What did mama lion say when she saw her cub chasing a hunter around a tree? Stop playing with your food!
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Great Explorers Quiz
This fascinating quiz about famous world explorers is suitable for high functioning residents.
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Autumn Quiz #2
Another Autumn themed quiz!
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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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World Explorers Word Search
Here is a world explorers themed word finder to enjoy!
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Poems for September
I am always looking for poems every week/month and thought I would share the ones I have coming up for September!
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Amazing Animals Facts
Here are some weird and wonderful facts about some of the more unusual animals of the world!
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How to Plan a Successful Family Night
Help residents to connect with family members in a fun and pleasant way by planning a quarterly family night that everyone will love! Family nights give everyone the chance to relax and enjoy each other’s company.
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Rhyming Riddles #10
All the answers to this quiz rhyme with the word TELL
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Egg Bingo
Egg Bingo is made with egg cartons and table tennis balls. I borrowed the idea from a kids website and modified it. It worked so well that our clients commented how clever the idea was!
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Give Back Bingo
At least twice a month we play bingo for prizes that will give back to the community. I provide a list of items needed and instead of the elders getting a prize for playing/winning we give it away to a community group.
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Free Activity Calendar for Seniors
You can now add Daily Schedules, Icons, and Print at a variety of sizes! This easy to edit activity calendar can be pre-filled with upcoming events and celebration ideas for nursing homes and assisted living facilities. A perfect resource for activity coordinators working with the elderly.
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The Importance of Documentation for Activity Directors
If you ask most activity professionals what their least favorite part of the job is, they will say the documentation. It is part of our job to make sure that activities and attendance are recorded accurately.
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Words starting with E Quiz
The answers to this quiz all start with the letter: E!
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Risk Assessment Form for Activities
Risk Assessment form for There seem to be plenty of risk assessments for external activities and bus outings but I couldn't source one for internally run activities so have formulated a Base template for internal activities risk assessments.activities
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Maths Quiz #1
For those that enjoy maths activities... here is a fun mathematics quiz!
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Reminiscing: How to Create a Memory Board
Residents downsize quite a bit to move into a care home. Help them reminisce about their past while you learn more about them by creating Memory Boards!
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Cross-out The Odd Words #3
Cross the odd word out in each row. Then add one more! Number #3 in the series!
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Cross-out The Odd Words #2
Cross-out the odd word and then add one more! Some of these are tricky! This is a fun and stimulating quiz for seniors.
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Cross-out The Odd Words #1
Cross-out the odd Cross the odd word out in each row. Then add one more!word in each row!
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Noodle Ball
Noodle Ball Residents sit in a large circle and try to keep the ball in the air with the help of staff. Great for a range of motion: arms, legs, ankles, wrists and stretches back.
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Arm Chair Travel with YouTube
Something that has worked really well in my home is a program I refer to as arm chair travel. So many of the residents here have traveled around in younger years, and are now not able to do so.
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Pop Goes The Balloon
This is great for a large group and works well for individuals in chairs. Write simple tasks on small pieces of paper and insert them into balloons.
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Words starting with D Quiz
The answers to this quiz all start with the letter: D!
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Words starting with C Quiz
The answers to this quiz all start with the letter C!
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Words starting with B Quiz
The answers to this quiz all start with the letter B!
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Words starting with A Quiz
The answers to this quiz all start with the letter A!
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7 Days of Activities for National Assisted Living Week
National Assisted Living Week provides a unique opportunity to honour assisted living residents and educate others on this sector of long-term care.
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Sip and Paint
I provided clip art on canvas. We had sparkling juice. If your facility allows you can use wine.
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Nearly New Boutique
We set up a lounge with rails and displayed items as a shop would. We had a dressmaking form with full outfit outside to attract attention and some nice mirrors. We invited residents to come and help themselves - no charge for anything.
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Rhyming Riddles #9
All answers rhyme with the word: LIGHT
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Rhyming Riddles #8
All answers rhyme with the word: MAKE
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This Day in History for Seniors: September
A reminiscing magazine for every day in September! Enjoy the next edition of the popular 'This Day in History' series with historical trivia, jokes, quotes and biographies!
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Frida Kahlo Headband
Have fun making these gorgeous Frida Kahlo inspired headbands with your clients!
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Human Body Trivia Quiz
All answers are words or expressions pertaining to the human body. A fun quiz for seniors!
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Mixed Trivia
Here is a fun and sometimes absurd mixed trivia quiz to enjoy with your clients!
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Autumn Quiz
A lovely Autumn themed quiz to share!
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Autumn Poems
3 beautiful Autumn poems to share!
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6 Ideas for Celebrating Autumn
For farmers all around the world, autumn is a time for harvest and storage. For others, it is a time for apple picking, kite flying, campfires, nature walks and much more. Here are 6 ideas for celebrating Autumn!
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Fascinating Stories of the Sea
Celebrate World Maritime Day with these captivating stories. If you have a sailor among your clients he may have some interesting tales to tell!
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Secret Word Game - Autumn Fall #2
Have fun finding the secretly hidden words! Use the key to match up each letter.
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Secret Word Game - Autumn Fall #1
Have fun finding the secretly hidden words! Use the key to match up each letter.
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Age Appropriate Activities in Senior Care
Developing an activities calendar that is age-appropriate for residents is so important. In this article we examples of how you can adapt activities that are often considered 'childish' to ensure they are age-appropriate.
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Around the World Cruise
One day each week we choose a country and we talk about the chosen country and if anyone has visited there. We also have arts and crafts and make something related to the country.
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The Magic Table: An Interactive Game
The magic table , an interactive game called Tovertafel
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8 Creative Group Activities for Seniors
Connecting with others is crucial to our health and well-being. Senior living facilities offer a unique opportunity to foster a social environment that promotes participation and social engagement.
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Nine Letter Word Puzzles
I'm about to start a new job as an activity coordinator and one of my ladies loves the nine letter word puzzles in the newspaper so I thought I'd make her some.
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Sort the Colours
I saved various coloured milk bottle tops until I had enough to use for this activity. Its great for visually impaired and dementia clients. The clients gain a sense of self esteem and satisfaction plus it helps with fine motor skills.
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Whiteboard Word Quiz
We choose a letter of the alphabet and use that letter to try and get as many words as we can. We use different amounts of numbers each time eg 4 letter words starting B another time it might be 5 letter words starting with C.
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6 Important Points for an Activity Coordinator's Resume & Interview
A job in the Activities Department is dynamic and rewarding. Every day offers new opportunities to create and innovate. Administrators will look for several key points on your resume before offering you a position.
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Whiteboard Word Game
I do a word game on the whiteboard that the residents find challenging but fun.
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Dancing Styles Quiz
A quiz about dances from around the world!
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This Day In History For Seniors: August
A reminiscing magazine for every day in August! Enjoy the next edition of the popular 'This Day in History' series with historical trivia, jokes, quotes and biographies!
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World Beer Types Wordsearch
A word search that's all about beer!
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Plants with Animal Names Quiz
Learn, educate, and have fun! This is a fun group activity where seniors can indulge in wonderful recollections of their gardens.
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Indigenous Quechua Words used in English
The 'Quechua' language was spoken by several indigenous groups in South America living in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru and Ecuador. Here are some Quechua words that are widely used in Spanish and English. Let clients define the words before revealing them.
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Word Ladder #10
Read the clues to change the words. It starts with Spring and ends with another season. This is a hard word ladder!
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Word Ladder #9
It starts with Pot and ends with an animal. Use the clues to find out what it is! At each step along the way, change just one letter to make a new word.
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More Jokes for World Beer Day
When can you tell a man is planning for the future?
When he buys two cases of beer!
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Indigenous Facts & Figures
Here is some interesting trivia to share about indigenous people around the world.
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