Senior activities assisted living

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.

As an Activity Coordinator, things can get really busy and there just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day. It’s hard to sneak away time at your desk for notes or planning because every activity is so hands on. Well, I have come up with a list of 10 activities most seniors should be able to do independently so you can take some time to work at your desk, plan activities or just catch up on emails. 1. Gardening Club I just set out supplies on a table, zip lock of dirt, flower pot…

This is the list you should be checking out if you want simple and enjoyable craft projects that will enliven your free time!

From spooky Halloween spiders to fun and easy Halloween papercrafts to coloring pages and word games, you will find creative ideas for all ability levels.

Do you have an administrator who’s a bit uneasy about preparing your senior living facility for Halloween? Or do you have residents who may shy away from activities with witches and ghosts? Instead of focusing on the creatures of Halloween, switch your focus on the fun of Halloween.

Independent and Assisted Living Activity Calendar Click on Calendar to Enlarge

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

Senior center door sign

Tried this from a Pin I saw and it went well! Taped off pieces of boards and my residents painted

Brookside Stone Mountain has a Full Itinerary of Outdoor & Indoor Activities for Seniors in Assisted Living Facility Which Include Events at Restaurants & Local Parks & Exercise Classes.