Activity Director Senior Activity Ideas

Discover new and creative activity ideas for seniors with this board dedicated to the role of Activity Director! NotJustBingo.com ideas are perfect for those in assisted living, nursing homes, memory care, and other senior living settings. From arts and crafts to exercise and games, our board has everything you need to plan engaging and stimulating activities for your seniors. Follow us for daily inspiration and resources to enhance the lives of your seniors!
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Weekly-Themed Activity Calendars Senior Residents Will Love to Participate In!
Streamline your planning with our Weekly-Themed Activity Calendars! Each week provides 10 activities related to the theme of the week. You will have interesting themed activity ideas at your fingertips in the calendar your senior residents will love to participate in!
Frequently Asked Questions From New Activity Directors
Are you a new activity director? Find answers to some of your questions that will help you maintain a successful activity program and get started on the right foot, here!
7 Types of Cognitive Activities to Use With Your Nursing Home Residents
It’s important to have daily cognitive activities in your senior living facility. These activities keep your senior residents engaged, mindful, and alert. Here are 7 cognitive activity ideas that can be used as one-on-one activities or group activities for your residents at your assisted living center. #cognitiveseniors #assistedliving
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How to Stay Organized As An Activity Director
When coordinating activities for your residents, it’s important to stay organized. One ideal way to keep organized is to minimize your paper trail. You can do so by having these 3 items at your desk!
How to Create Reminiscing Outings for Your Senior Residents
Take advantage of all the free resources in your community to help plan reminiscence outings for your residents. When planning reminiscing outings, simply look to the everyday places that you patron. Then begin thinking on how to incorporate those common places into your outing activities. Here are 9 ideas to add to your list...
Special Ways to Celebrate Anniversaries at Senior Centers
Celebrate the anniversaries of your facility’s couples by planning fun activities that highlight their special day while also involving your other residents. Here are 7 ways you can celebrate at your facility.
Senior Activity Director December Newsletter 7 Activity Ideas for Residents
Are you an Activity Director in need of fresh ideas each month? Subscribe and recieve an activity idea, creative craft, and more right to your inbox each month!
Dementia Activity Calendar for Your Senior Facility
Need ideas for your residents with dementia or Alzheimer's? Find fun activity ideas that you can easily add to the monthly activity calendar in your senior facility.
The Easiest Way to Connect With Your Dementia Residents
Are you struggling with how to connect with the dementia residents in your senior facility. If so, then keep reading to learn the easiest way to connect with these residents with dementia or Alzheimer's.
7 Types of Cognitive Activities to Use With Your Assisted Living Residents
Daily cognitive activities in your activity program are important to keep your senior residents engaged, mindful, and alert. Here are a few cognitive activity ideas that can be used as one-on-one activities or group activities for your residents. Get more senior activity ideas at notjustbingo.com TODAY!
Reminiscence Outings | Not Just Bingo
Take advantage of all the free resources in your senior living community to help you plan reminiscence outings for your senior residents. If circumstances allow, choose from a few of these 9 field trip ideas in our how-to article. #senioroutings #seniorlivingcommunity
14 Tips to Add Variety to Your Senior Activity Program
Tired of doing the same activities over and over again? Consider adding a variety of activities to shake things up a bit. There are lots of different types of activities that you can include in your monthly activity calendars. Here are 14 to consider to get you started!
Sensory Stimulation Activities | Not Just Bingo
Are you struggling with creating sensory stimulation ideas for your memory care residents? Consider setting up a sensory-stimulating environment in your nursing home or assisted living, like a Snoezelen room. Just click through to learn a few quick ideas to implement to get your sensory environment set up! #sensorystimulationactivities #Snoezelenroom #memorycareactivities
7 Types of Cognitive Activities to Use With Your Nursing Home Residents
What types of cognitive activities do you schedule for your nursing facility residents? What games do you play to help your senior residents with their cognition - You Be the Judge, Would You Rather? Please tell us in the comments below! #seniorcognition #cognitiveactivities #nursingfacility
High/Low Functioning Activities | Not Just Bingo
It can be challenging to offer activities to your senior residents when your senior living facility population contains several different levels of functioning. Our how-to article highlights various suggestions to help with providing meaningful activities to all of your residents at the same time. #senioractivities #seniorcare