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10 Easy And Free Group Activities For Seniors
Some of my favorite activities are large group activities. I love having everyone in one big room having fun together. Also, sometimes we are short handed or it’s been a very active week and the residents still need activities but maybe not such physical activities. I have come up with 10 easy to plan group activities that everyone can participate in and enjoy, no matter their ability level. Auction To prepare for this fun activity, I ask the residents to donate items such as clothes, purses, blankets, books, puzzles, etc that they no longer use to the auction to be “bought” by someone else. I obviously work as a quality…
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Great Father’s Day Gifts for Aging Parents
Father’s Day is just around the corner and you want to find a great, unique and useful gift for your Dad. I created this list of gifts specifically with aging parents in mind. These are some great ideas for some very thoughtful gifts that he will not only love, but use everyday, and think of YOU! If any of these gifts seem perfect for your Dad, you can easily find the products pictured below on Amazon by clicking directly on the photo. 1. Wireless Earphones These are great for watching TV without disturbing his neighbor. They begin recharging simply by placing them back on their stand, so they should be…
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June Activity Calendar for Seniors
Includes many ideas for crafts, exercise classes, socials, games and more! To download click the link below!
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Kentucky Derby Bingo Games
The Kentucky Derby is this Saturday. We have a party for the residents beginning at 5:00. The race starts at 5:46 so we needed some activities to do during the party before the race begins. Please enjoy this Derby Bingo Game and Word Search, Downloads below Hope you enjoy these games! Let me know what puzzles your residents like!
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Cinco De Mayo Word Search
Just wanted to share a quick puzzle! Since Cinco de Mayo is on a Sunday, we aren’t really doing a party this year. We are doing a nice dinner and decorating the dining room. My residents love word searches, so I’ll be leaving these by the dining room for them to enjoy at home! Download here: Enjoy!
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Senior Activities Calendar for May 2019
May 2019 Senior Activities Calendar for Activity Directors and Planners. Includes 15 social/party ideas, 10 types of exercise ideas, games, crafts and more! Download Below! What are you doing at your facility this May? Comment down below, I’d love to know!
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5 Free Resources for Activity Planners
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. 2.http://www.youtube.com Why is YouTube great? You can find literally almost any kind of videos. There are simulated travel videos, my group loves these, you can travel to so…
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Earth Day Bingo Game
Earth Day Bingo Game Download! For Earth Day we will be showing a PBS Documentary “The National Parks, America’s Best Idea” with green punch and popcorn. Later we will have a presentation from some local bee keepers about the process of making Honey and the importance of bees to our ecosystem. Lastly, we will have a fun night of EARTH Bingo Games, winners will receive a cute potted plant! Free Download Below!
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April 2019 Senior Activities Calendar
Includes ideas for exercise classes, socials, seasonal crafts, games, trivia and more! Download below, Enjoy!!
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5 Ways to Prevent or Prolong the Onset of Alzheimer’s
Just Some Quick Background about the Genetics/causes of the Disease There is an undoubtable link between genetics and Alzheimer’s disease. In looking at genetic studies about diseases and risk factors, 2 categories are important, risk genes and deterministic genes (https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-alzheimers/causes-and-risk-factors). Risk genes make someone more likely to develop the disease, an increased risk but not a guarantee. Deterministic genes cause the disease, flat out, if you have these particular type of genes for a certain disease, you are guaranteed to have or develop the disease. The great news is that according to www.alz.org, less than 1% of all cases of Alzheimer’s Disease are caused by deterministic genes. That means that…
