• Generations in Ink: A Pen Pal Project

    Hello fellow Activity Directors, I’m excited to share an incredible project that I believe can bring some warmth and connection to your senior living community— “Generations in Ink: A Pen Pal Project.” As activity directors, we’re always on the lookout for meaningful ways to engage our residents, and this program has been nothing short of magical. In a world driven by digital communication, we sometimes forget the beauty of a handwritten letter. “Generations in Ink” is our way of rekindling that magic and forging bonds between our residents and school-age students. It’s a heartwarming experience that fosters understanding, empathy, and friendships that span generations. How It Works: A Bridge Between…

  • Easy Soap Making Activity

    This has very quickly become a favorite activity among my residents, in fact some have taken to it as a hobby in their own apartments.  I like this activity because it is meaningful & purposeful to them as they can use the soaps themselves or give as gifts to family.  All materials were chosen with sensitive skin in mind.  I got all my materials at Hobby Lobby (because it has a weekly 40% off coupon and I gathered my materials over a couple of weeks to maximize my budget) Soap Materials : *Shea Butter Soap Base – There are other types of soap bases, I chose shea butter because it…