Activity director

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.

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 have Game? We are constantly trying out new games. Sometimes they are big hits and other times they bomb. Here's my attempt to giv...

The perfect planner for activity directors. - Resident Council Outline - Month at a glance - Week at a glance - Daily planner - party planner and much more!! #activitydirector #activityassistant #seniorliving #printableplanner #activitydirectorplanner

Top 5 Activities Director interview questions with detailed tips for both hiring managers and candidates.

Discover an abundance of free resources for activity directors on our website. Elevate your senior living facility's programming with our wide range of engaging and accessible materials. Explore now

With all the tasks that activity professionals have, it's no wonder that most feel overwhelmed. Here are a few ideas to help you get rid of overwhelm - once and for all. Get more senior activity ideas at notjustbingo.com TODAY!

As an Activity Coordinator, I definitely know how it is to work under a budget and as a former teacher, I know how it is to work with practically no budget too! So I’ve compiled a short list (I’m sure I’ll add to as I think of them) of some free resources that any Activity Coordinator or Director can use. 1.http://www.supercoloring.com Website for drawing tutorials and printer friendly coloring sheets. The drawing tutorials in particular have been well received in my activities…

Seniors need to keep active for the health of their bodies and minds. Here are some ideas for activity directors to keep the group active and involved.

Check out our activity director ideas newsletter to find fun senior activity ideas for the seniors in your assisted living facility this month.