Activities assistant nursing homes

When I started my first Activity Director job, I was only a few years out of college. While I had worked with seniors in a skilled nursing community before, nothing quite prepared me for taking on an Activity Director role. Here are a few things I wish someone had told me in those first few weeks, months, and years.

Do you feel bad when you miss a resident's birthday or anniversary? Are you wondering how to make your nursing home or assisted living residents feel loved and supported at your facility? If so, then read this how-to articles that reveal several ways to help your residents feel special at your facility! #nursinghomespecialevents #nursinghomebirthdays

In most senior care communities, there are residents who prefer solitude or have introverted tendencies. These individuals enjoy being in their bedrooms and often choose not to actively seek interactions with others. In this article we cover: Loners vs. Introverts: An Important Distinction Common Reasons for Choosing Solitude Mental Illness and Social Alienation Considerations Isolation in Senior Care: Addressing the Challenges 15 Activities for Loners and Introverts

Looking to offer more faith-based activities for your senior residents? Keep reading to find ideas on fun spiritual activities, like a Choir Rehearsal or a Monthly Fellowship Breakfast, that you can add to your nursing home or assisted living facility calendar! #faithactivities #churchactivities #senioractivityprogram

Keep seniors active by trying out these crafts! This can be a therapy that helps seniors in nursing homes maintain their health and socialize.

Activity ideas to celebrate the month of June for seniors and caregivers. June activities for seniors can be fun and also help us to kick off the summer!

Need some creative ideas to celebrate Christmas with residents at your nursing facility? Our friends at notjustbingo.com have shared these 10 holiday activities for you to try.

Laughing doesn't just lighten your load mentally, it actually induces physical changes in your body. Laughter has been clinically proven to strengthen your immune system, activate and relieve your stress response and stimulate many organs. In this article we cover: Sometimes Laughter is the Best Medicine 10 Benefits of Laughter Tips for Adding Humour to your Facility 12 Activities to Make People Laugh The Importance Of Laughter In Long Term Care Facilities ›

10 whiteboard activity ideas. A compilation of ideas for activities to do on a whiteboard. A versitile tool for anyone working with others.

Activities in Season for Elders #DecemberActivities #ChristmasActivities #Seniors