The Price is Right | Aged Care Activity
It is likely that many of your residents grew up watching “The Price is Right.” It’s a fun game that began in the 50’s and aired on TV across many countries.
Waitangi Day Craft Activity
Korowai are regarded as taonga (which means treasure). They are often used as ornaments on special occasions (especially on Waitangi day.)
How To Make A Chinese Paper Lantern
With a bit of research, I came across this fun and easy task to make a Chinese paper lantern – in fact, it only takes less than 2 minutes. Making it a suitable activity to facilitate as an activity coordinator in aged care. We can implement this task at Christmas and use Chinese lanterns in […]
Planning a Movie Night for the Elderly
Watching movies can reduce loneliness, foster friendships, stimulate togetherness, and provide a much sought mental ‘break’. It is also helps to cooperate with fellow member and become friends.
Paper Doily Christmas Trees Craft
This is great activity to enjoy with seniors and residents in aged care, I remember doing this activity as a young girl with my grandmother it was always very enjoyable even though it was a time-consuming project.
Making Fruit Kebabs
This is a no-cook creative food activity that will bring lots of joy to seniors during activity time. When fruit is plentiful and in season this can be the perfect and healthy activity to enjoy in a group setting.
Drying and Pressing Flowers
This is great activity to enjoy with seniors and residents in aged care, I remember doing this activity as a young girl with my grandmother it was always very enjoyable even though it was a time-consuming project.
Autumn Leaf Mason Jar | Thanksgiving for Seniors
Doing craft and cooking activities during Thanksgiving is a great way to bring family and friends together. For seniors living with Alzheimer’s activities like this can be therapeutic helping to take the mind off stresses and enjoy the moment.