Activity director

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.

Do you have Game? We are constantly trying out new games. Sometimes they are big hits and other times they bomb. Here's my attempt to giv...

Activity Directors - here is a round-up of ideas for a summer olympics event for your assisted living or memory care unit.

As an activity director of a senior living facility, it may be easy to become overwhelmed with such a busy profession. But it's important to stay passionate in your job as an activity director, and we’ve shared 9 ways to help you achieve this!

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.

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

Since my post highlighting creative activity carts, I’ve gotten lots of questions about how to create said carts. Thankfully some very wonderful Activity Professionals from Connecticut reached out to me and accepted my offer of an interview. (interview was conducted via video call, answers to questions have been summarized/paraphrased and approved by all participants) Meet Kathleen, Jordana and Sharon from Glen Hill Center in Danbury, CT. Kathleen – Director of Recreation at Glen Hill…

It takes a lot of energy and effort to plan fun, yet meaningful activities for your senior residents at your nursing facility. But what good is all the planning if your residents don't even show up? Here are a few tips for activity directors to attract more residents to your organized activities. #seniorliving #nursinghomeactivities

The perfect planner for activity directors. - Resident Council Outline - Month at a glance - Week at a glance - Daily planner - party planner and much more!! #activitydirector #activityassistant #seniorliving #printableplanner #activitydirectorplanner

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…

Advertisement for a movie night in the dorm. Really easy to create

People with limited mobility, whether due to illness or frailty, often face feelings of isolation and boredom. To address these challenges and enhance their well-being, it is crucial to provide residents with meaningful and engaging activities that can significantly improve their quality of life.

Check out our activity director ideas newsletter to find fun senior activity ideas for the seniors in your assisted living facility this month.

LOVE this! So many fun ideas and suggestions for a nursing home carnival for senior citizens! Can't wait to add these ideas and suggestions!

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…

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

10 Activities to Make Seniors Laugh #seniorcitizen