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Make A Difference Day

October 3, 2017 by Diane Leave a Comment

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nursing home activities for Make A Difference Day

Did you know that Make a Difference Day is coming up on October 26? On this day, volunteers around the world join together to improve the lives of other people.

I bet you think this article will be about how you can go to your local nursing home and improve the lives of the residents. Nope. This article is about how nursing home residents can join together to improve the lives of other people. As I’ve mentioned before, nursing home residents receive a lot of care, but they appreciate opportunities that allow them to give care to others, too.

Christmas Shoebox Update

September 27, 2017 by Diane Leave a Comment

Operation Christmas Child ideas

How are you coming along with your Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes? I hope you have a nice stash of school supplies after all the great back-to-school sales this fall.

In a mere seven weeks (November 13-20), your boxes will be shipped to children all around the world. This is a great time to add a few fun, handmade items to your boxes.

Today I’m sharing links to 10 blogs featuring a variety of crafts your residents can do. These items make impressive additions to our boxes!

How To Create A Fun Fashion Show

September 24, 2017 by Diane 4 Comments

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nursing home fashion show

Several years ago, we held a fashion show at our nursing home. A local clothing store provided prom apparel, and our residents were the models.

It was so much fun! The residents loved getting all dolled up for the event, and it was clear how much they enjoyed being in the limelight for the afternoon. Today I’ll share tips for making your fashion show a success.

If you recruit residents as models, make it even more fun by inviting someone from a modeling agency to come in the day before to offer tips on how to work the runway. You can often find students from local cosmetology schools who will volunteer to do the residents’ hair and makeup for the event.

30 Creative Activities For Men

September 12, 2017 by Diane 2 Comments

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nursing home activities for men

Did you know that over 70% of nursing home residents in the United States are female? So it’s easy to understand why a majority of activities often focus on the interests of women.

I’ve heard from several of you that it’s challenging to find activities that are enjoyable and meaningful for men. That’s why I’m hoping we can all put our heads together and share creative ideas.

Of course, interests may vary depending on factors such as age, occupational background, and the diagnoses of your residents. That’s why our first source for ideas should be the residents themselves.

How To Help Residents Experience Gratitude

September 9, 2017 by Diane Leave a Comment

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nursing home activities to promote gratitude

One day last month, I sat down in front of the TV to watch the evening news. First, I saw the frightening picture of assisted living residents sitting in waist-high water during the flooding in Texas.

This story tugged at my heart because our nursing home had to evacuate several years ago because of the threat of flooding. Thankfully, the flood didn’t reach our part of town, but I still remember how frightening this experience was for residents, staff, and families.

The next news report was a horrific local story about a pregnant woman who was murdered and her baby stolen. It shook me to the core to think that something so evil happened in our typically peaceful city. At that point, I felt so overwhelmed that I had to turn off the TV.

With so many unnerving events happening in our country and our world, it’s easy to feel discouraged. Whether or not we realize it, these events affect our residents, too. That’s why it’s so important to look beyond the darkness and make a point of experiencing gratitude.

Activity Ideas

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