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15 uplifting activities for people with limited mobility
Elderly people who are confined to bed for long periods of time because of diagnosis or frailty often experience severe mood swings. They get tired of sitting or lying down, become bored with life and miss social contact with others.
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How to Plan a Festival Of Lights Family Night
Planning a Family Night event right in the middle of the holiday season can feel extra stressful. However, you can pull off a beautiful Festival of Lights celebration by using some of these ideas. Take and adapt what works best for you and your seniors, making your event tailor-made for your community.
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Thank You Speech for Nurses & Staff
Here is a sample message you can adapt to thank nurses and staff at your facility!
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8 Ways To Spread Christmas Cheer in Nursing Homes
Make Christmas is as joyous an occasion as possible! We can act as a surrogate family for residents; comforting, encouraging and providing reasons for them to be happy.
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This Day in History for Seniors: January
A reminiscing magazine for every day in January! Enjoy a full page of information about every day of the year, including important historical events, short bios, jokes, quotes, and fun brain teasers.
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Famous Movies Quotes
Reminisce about movies of yesteryear with this fun quiz! In which movie would you hear the following phrases?
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True or False Christmas Traditions
Test your knowledge of Christmas traditions from around the world!
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Christmas Songs - Sing the Next Line Quiz
Get into the Christmas spirit with this music quiz featuring over 20 well known Christmas carols, hymns and songs.
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New Year Traditions From Around the World
Here are some weird and wonderful New Year's traditions from around the World!
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4 Amusing Senior Stories
Here are some funny senior stories guaranteed to amuse!
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Hugging Day Voucher
A hug or a warm embrace conveys a message that words cannot.
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Australian History Quiz II
Another Australian-themed history quiz for Australia Day!
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Paul Jackson Pollock Short Biography
Paul Jackson Pollock was an American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement.
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Pollock Inspired Painting Activity
Celebrate the 20th century American artist with his splendid and unique style of drip painting, Paul Jackson Pollock.
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Nicknames of Countries Around the World
Add to this list the aliases of countries from the residents represented at your facility!
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Words starting with J Quiz
All the answers to this quiz start with the letter J!
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Diners Club
Once a month we have a special lunch where the Recreation Therapist prepares from scratch complete meals and serves them to a group of specially invited Residents
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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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Pick Your Topic
Have an empty jar or container to put your questions in for your residents to "pull out".
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Unscramble Words - Holiday Theme
Try and unscramble the following holiday themed words. First letter provided!
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Poems for Armistice Day
Here are some poems to share on Armistice Day.
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15+ Ways to Find Intergenerational Partners
Have you ever wondered why you get calls from parents to bring in groups of kids caroling during Christmas time, but never again? Where do all the children volunteers go from January to November?
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Words starting with I Quiz
All the answers to this quiz start with the letter I!
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Words starting with H Quiz
All the answers to this quiz start with the letter H!
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8 Creative Ways to Use an iPad in Nursing Home Settings
The use of technology in nursing home settings is an excellent way to expand programming ideas and connect residents to the outside world.
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Hidden Equations Number Search #4
Enjoy maths? Why not have a go at this hidden equations number search!
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What Am I Quiz #2
A fun quiz for seniors that leads to discussion and reminiscing!
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What Am I Quiz #1
A fun quiz for seniors that leads to discussion and reminiscing!
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This Day in History for Seniors: December
A reminiscing magazine for every day in December! 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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Secret Word Game - Bonfire Night
Secret Word Game - for Bonfire Night
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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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Real Estate Guess the Asking Price Game
Here is a fun game that will generate discussion and reminiscence! Get hold of some property brochures from your local real estate agent and hide the asking price. Show brochures to residents and discuss things like the number of bedrooms, garden etc. Ask them to guess the asking price!
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Thought for the Day
I prepare Thought for the Day cards. I find nice, inspirational quotes (Pinterest is good source) and print off on individual cards and give out at the end of sessions. I have put my template here for you to use.
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Baby Boomers Song Quiz 3
These songs were famous in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Get acquainted with the songs to give clues and help out with the singing!
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The Story of Saint Nicholas
The story of a Christian Saint, whose life inspires compassion and charity.
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How to Start an Advent Morning Tea Tradition
Make your own beautiful advent wreath and celebrate with a morning tea on the four Sundays preceding Christmas!
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Words starting with G Quiz #2
All the answers to this quiz start with the letter G!
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Artist Impression - Paul Klee - Senecio
Paul Klee is considered both a German and Swiss artist. His art is not easy to classify. He liked to experiment with styles and materials and ignore rules and popular fashion.
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The Advent Wreath Tradition
A popular Advent tradition involves making an evergreen wreath decorated with four
candles; one candle for each week of Advent.
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How to Make Challah
Challah is a special Jewish bread eaten on ceremonial occasions such as Sabbath and other Jewish holidays. It is a delicious braided bread covered with poppy or sesame seeds.
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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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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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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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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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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! This one is a little tricky and would be suited to high functioning residents who enjoy math!
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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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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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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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Traci Pareti
Activity Consultant
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