Older adults activities

Laughter is a natural and essential part of life. Beyond the immediate pleasure it brings, laughter is a powerful force with lasting effects on our well-being. It offers a host of benefits that are worth exploring, especially for seniors.

We’re bringing you 10 more unique activity ideas to try with residents in your senior living community! Take your residents on a virtual adventure, celebrate Grandparent’s Day, and unwind from all the excitement with some classic games. We hope the activities on this list inspire you!

Whiteboards are an indispensable tool for Activity Coordinators and can be used for group activities, communication and learning!

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

Making arts and crafts in a dementia care home or day centre setting.

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

Do you recall the classic game show ‘The Price is Right’ that graced TV screens across the globe, especially during the 50s? Many of our cherished seniors in aged care surely have fond memories of that era. Now, let’s transport them back to those exciting times with a simple yet delightful format of this iconic show, carefully designed to spark engaging conversations and heartwarming reminiscences.

Great craft for kids or seniors!

I have set this up for the unit that I work in and our CEO loves it so much she wants me to set one up for each of the units over different sites. Customize them to suit you. Look forward to seeing what you all do.

There are several benefits of mindfulness activities for seniors and we listed them all for you in this article.

Different activities for older adults in PT and OT to work on balance and coordination. Check out www.thenoteninjas.com for more patient-centered PT and OT treatments for geriatric physical therapists, geriatric occupational therapists and PT students and OT students. #physicaltherapystudent #occupationaltherapystudent #geriatricphysicaltherapy #geriatricoccupationaltherapy #dptstudent #otstudent #PTtreatment #OTtreatment #PTtreatmentideas #OTtreatmentideas

If you have a loved one in an assisted living facility, it can be difficult to come up with fun activities to enjoy together, particularly if they struggle with mobility or cognitive difficulty. But fear not, we've put together a list of 25 activities for senior citizens that can strengthen your bond, enhance important skills and, most importantly, provide a whole lot of fun. See the full list here.

Games, crafts, and outdoor fun can make your loved one feel valued, connected, and engaged. Try these creative activities to boost their mood and help keep their brains active.

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

This care home really goes the extra mile to get their residents involved! 😄🎈