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Christmas Word Puzzles for Seniors
Here are some fun Christmas themed word puzzles you can share with your residents. PDF worksheet is linked below each picture. Pretty Christmas Word Find pdf version Christmas word scramble pdf version Christmas Cryptoquip pdf version Hope you and your residents enjoy! We are also using the Word Find as a door prize opportunity at our Christmas Party, just another idea to implement these into your schedule.
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Easy and Adorable DIY Pew Doll Craft
Pew Dolls (sometimes called Church Dolls or Civil War Dolls) go back to the days of the Civil War when materials were scarce. Pew Dolls were traditionally made from handkerchiefs or scraps of fabric and cotton/ribbons. They were made in such a way to be very soft, so that they would not make any noise if dropped. These were of course perfect to occupy the little ones during church services. These are so cheap and easy to make, my residents really loved making them for their grandchildren to play with. I was able to get all my supplies from the local Walmart/Amazon linked below 😊 Materials : 2 Men’s Handkerchiefs…
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12 Perfect Gifts for the Elderly
Gifts they will not only use, but will enjoy! *For your convenience, links to products can be found by clicking on the images* 1. Joy For All Therapy Companion This is a perfect gift for a loved one who is lonely or who had to give up a pet when they moved into a care facility. We personally use these quite often at my facility and they are always a big hit with the residents. They come in a variety of styles and colors. They are on the expensive side (between $99 – $120) however for the responsiveness and quality, I do think it’s a fair price for what you…
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25 Feel Good Movies for Seniors
These movies are sure to give your residents all the warm and fuzzy happy feelings. These are movies that lift you up, inspire you and make you cheer for your fellow human. 1. Secondhand Lions 2. Julia & Julia 3. The Devil Wears Prada 4. Forrest Gump 5. The Blind Side 6. Hope Floats 7. Sister Act 8. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 9. Seabiscuit 10. Fried Green Tomatoes 11. We Bought a Zoo 12. Saving Mr. Banks 13. Remember the Titans 14. Ever After : A Cinderella Story 15. October Sky 16. Eddie the Eagle 17. Heaven is for Real 18. A League of Their Own 19. Miss Congeniality…
