Download or read book The Beginner s Book of Senior Activities written by Lisa Deutsch and published by Senior Program Resources. This book was released on 2016-01-14 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The BIG Book of Senior Activities - 60 Fun Activities for TODAY's Senior Adults, Volume Three, is a book for leaders to assist in the planning of activities for senior adults. The activities are categorized by month (six activities and one outreach/ month.) Each activity is completely planned with the activity idea, decoration ideas, quotes and scriptures for the month, video suggestions, jokes, stories, and games. The activities are printable for the leader's use and the corresponding handouts and games are printable from the Appendix PDF to hand out to individual seniors.With the baby boomer generation just beginning to retire, the need for senior activities is only going to increase over the next twenty to thirty years. Baby boomers today are not the "pot-luck" generation that their parents were - they want challenging and activities. I believe this book is ahead of the curve for activities that will be in increasing demand as the population ages.
Download or read book Senior Activities FUNdamentals written by Debra Ann Covell and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-29 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique resource for Senior Activities Professionals, Senior Activities FUNdamentals inspires them to plan activities in a brand-new way. Filled with fun and energizing activities, Senior Activities FUNdamentals accommodates seniors experiencing frailty, reduced mobility, and/or memory loss. Author Debbi Covell's passion for the older generation is apparent throughout the pages of this fresh, fun, and informative guide. With more than 25 years of experience planning activities for seniors, including those living with dementia or other memory loss, the author strongly believes that seniors have the same basic needs as anyone: to laugh and have fun, to explore and learn, and to live life to the fullest. Senior Activities FUNdamentals provides a variety of activity ideas to fulfill these needs and to challenge the mind, lift the spirits, and engage seniors. A unique feature of this resource is the inclusion of activities with clear, step-by-step instructions on setting up and carrying it out, explaining the benefits to seniors.Just as important, Senior Activities FUNdamentals offers detailed and relevant information essential in understanding and motivating seniors. The suggestions and tips can alleviate "job burnout," which is prevalent in this profession. It is a great training resource!Senior Activities FUNdamentals will be a resource Senior Activities Professionals will refer to time and time again!
Download or read book More Than a Game written by Brenda Corbett and published by Venture Publishing (PA). This book was released on 1998 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Activity services departments in long-term care need to provide activities for an increasing number of residents with more varied cognitive and physical abilities. More Than a Game provides therapeutic activities for today's resident, and ideas to develop a more productive, successful activity services department. As a guide to providing quality of life for every resident, these 37 innovative therapeutic activities and their variations are designed to suit the individual needs, current abilities, and former lifestyles of older adults in long-term care. The activities cover a wide array of cognitive levels and are appropriate for use in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, continuing care retirement communities, and adult day-care programs. The book includes a whole chapter of activities designed for individuals with Alzheimer's disease, as well as many ideas for intergenerational programs. A springboard of creative ideas for innovative programming, More Than a Game is an inspiration to professionals and students.
Download or read book A Handbook of Valuable Activities for Seniors written by Felipe Cofreros, Ph.d. and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-27 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book "A Handbook of Valuable Activities For Seniors" is useful tool for Senior and Adult participants to enrich their lives through a variety of recreational and social activities in an Adult Day Care. This book minimizes the teachers' extra effort in looking for activities which will suit the objectives for the different topics given to the participants in the Adult Day Care. This book contains practical teaching objectives and varied activities for use in the Adult Day Care programs. These activities are explained in language that is clear and simple. Each of them is intended to develop the participants personality- his attitudes, habits, skills, knowledge and abilities. This book "A Handbook of Valuable Activities for Seniors" is also a reliable resource material to enhance the Seniors and Adults' potential creativity. It is also useful in channeling the extra energy of seniors and adults and the activities included could be a good basic experience. The activities are designed to help maintain the independence of the seniors and adults in the community and based on an individual direct approach, while encouraging self-esteem, self reliance and achievement. The contents of this book, however, are not prescriptive; they are merely suggestions and can be modified according to the need of local conditions. Let this book be your guide as you explore new dimensions in your presentation of the different Activities for the Senior participants in an Adult Day Care. Dr. Felipe Cofreros Ph.D.
Download or read book Beyond Bingo 2 written by Sal Arrigo and published by Venture Publishing (PA). This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the baby boomers start turning their attention toward retirement, gerontology and recreation professionals need to think in terms of several generations of people who will be their clientele as they prepare their activity schedules. Beyond Bingo 2 offers ideas and suggestions to meet the needs of the new seniors, whether your work setting is a senior center, nursing home, or retirement community.Chapter 1 covers senior services such as Pharmacy Brown Bag and Video Series. Chapter 2 offers suggestions on supporting nonprofit groups and writing a senior citizen column for the local newspaper in order to share information and ideas with the general public. Chapter 3 offers tips on combining the wisdom and enthusiasm of seniors and youth in such rewarding programs as computer classes (where the students teach the seniors). Chapter 4 is loaded with ideas on how to raise money for your programs, and Chapter 5 adds some crazy ideas for fund-raising activities. Chapter 6 presents ideas on support groups and health alternatives, and Chapter 7 offers program suggestions for the younger baby boomers.
Download or read book Activity Guide Book for Senior Living written by Janet Brown BSN MSN and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-22 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Activity Guide Book for Seniors was developed and compiled by experienced Recreational Therapists to facilitate the development of effective and vibrant activity programs for residents in long-term care communities and adult day programs. The suggestions, ideas, and examples provided in this book are used in communities nationwide and are designed to assist providers in meeting State regulatory requirements for activity programs. Included in this book are activities for adult day programs, tips for assessing and addressing resident interests, conducting group and individual activities, holding resident council meetings, and facilitating family involvement and vibrant volunteer programs. The book also has additional activity programs that facilitate continued engagement and provide meaning to residents, hands-on approach to enhancing memory, improving physical health, sparking creativity, promoting social interaction, and ensuring the overall well-being of dementia residents.
Download or read book 150 Crafts and Activities for Seniors written by Kim Dickson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I am still volunteering to this day, and the joy I see on their happy faces is all I need to keep going. I hope this book has helped you to help the seniors in your lives.
Download or read book Activities for the Elderly written by Sandra D. Parker and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book No More Potlucks Please written by Lisa Deutsch and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here it is - book two in the senior adult activity series by author Lisa Deutsch. Lisa has been in ministry over twenty years and brings her experience and creativity to this new volume of activities for seniors. Her hope is that by providing easy to do,pre-planned events for activity directors that it will make their job easier and make events more fun, educational and interesting for seniors. Creative events like Charades and Hippies Night, Antique Road Show, Easter and Archaeology and Hee Haw Night will be such fun. Also included are interesting trip and tour ideas.
Download or read book Silver Lining written by Leon C Harris and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-06-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for a fun and engaging activity book for seniors? Look no further than our senior activity book! With word search puzzles and solutions, prompts for remembering pivotal moments in your life, and inspirational quotes, this book is perfect for keeping your mind sharp and reflecting on your life experiences. Whether you're looking for a solo activity or a fun way to bond with friends and family, our senior activity book has something for everyone.
Download or read book Trivia A Z for Seniors written by Steve Vernon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-02-12 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trivia A-Z for Seniors is the culmination of about 6 years of a weekly team trivia activity I designed and led for the residents at a senior living community where I worked for nearly 10 years. Beginning almost as a fluke, it quickly developed into one of the most popular and consistently successful activities in the community. Unlike so many collections of trivia and trivia quizzes, focus was on gearing the questions to the particular age group.Similar to the original weekly team trivia model, the book has been formatted, for the most part, in 10-question rounds as that seems to work well with regard to both time and attention span. Also, this format will allow activity leaders in any setting to easily pull out what they would like to use for a particular event without having to spend valuable time searching the internet for trivia questions and organizing each event themselves.A handy printable Answer & Score Sheet can be found just before the index at the end of this book.My hope is that you will find the content of these pages fun and useful for weeks and months to come, whether you are involved with a local senior living community or RV park, community center, or wherever seniors may tend to gather. The book can also make an excellent gift for friends or family members who love trivia or are looking for ways to keep their mind active.
Download or read book Senior Activities Planning Guide written by Richard N. Diggs and published by . This book was released on 2003-08 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Get Married is a resource guide for women who are having trouble getting married. It is designed to combat the antics of men who are characterized as "women-slayers" who break unsuspecting hearts and move on. It explains how celibacy could be the key to your happiness as you are given tried an true methods that put you in the optimum position for success. Ten case studies of girlfriends and their romantic circumstances give a closer look at decisions woman make. In addition to the case studies, is a critical and political analysis of William Shakespeare's attitude toward women reflected in his characters of the second tetralogy. There is an interesting relationship between the problems of the woman of Shakespeare's plays and women of today.
Download or read book Daily Worksheets for Seniors written by Mary Julius and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-10-06 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engage and support the elderly with advanced neurological conditions and Memory issues, Brain stroke, TIA, Alzheimer, Dementia, Aphasia.... This workbook contains Large dot-to-dot dot pictures with focus on conversational phrases. Simple word puzzles and Illustrative Math The wickedly funny and cheerful Father William in the poem "You are old" by Lewis Carroll, with connect the dot illustrations --entertains ! Sit-on-chair stretching exercises. Life for an elderly person with late stage neurological problems is not easy. There is rarely anything for them to do. These worksheets are designed to entertain ,engage and hopefully keep them cheerful. A possible benefit of doodling is that it could retain eye hand co-ordination and improve fine motor skills combining it with fun activities to help stimulate the mind. A font size of 24 points and above has been used to support the visually impaired. This is the Black and White edition
Download or read book Pathway to Senior Activities written by Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 101 Physical and Brain Fitness Activities for Seniors A Resource Guide for Activity Coordinators written by Renee A. Gibbons and published by Renee Gibbons. This book was released on 2017-08-03 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you overwhelmed with coming up with fun and engaging activities for your seniors?Do you struggle with finding effective physical and mental activities that focus on senior health?Do you wish you had a comprehensive resource full of activities for physical movement and brain fitness activities for seniors?101 Physical and Brain Fitness Activities for Seniors is a comprehensive resource book for Activity Coordinators or anyone who want to deliver creative, fun and engaging activities for their senior population. This book includes 40 physical movement activities and 61 brain fitness activities, each with detailed delivery instructions. Each activity also lists requirements for equipment, resources and set-up. Almost all of the physical movement activities can be performed while seated. In addition, all of the activities in this Resource Guide have been utilized on seniors, from 60 to 100 years of age, to include those with physical disabilities as well as seniors who have been diagnosed with cognitive disabilities such as dementia.A unique feature of this book is the inclusion of sample "old school" songs that are paired with all of the activities requiring music. This benefit will make sure you select music with the appropriate tempo for your activity in order to create an incredible experience for your seniors.It is my sincere hope that this first edition Resource Guide for Activity Coordinators will become a necessary tool when designing activities for your senior participants.
Download or read book Move to Improve Seniors Keep Your Mind Young written by Paul MacKie and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-04 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MOVE TO IMPROVE - SENIORS KEEP YOUR MIND YOUNG - activities to help seniors: be alert, in the moment, energized, and living a full life. This book introduces you to a 5 minute movement based exercise to start your day. You will learn to focus the mind, energize the body and be ready for a meaningful day. Possibilities you can learn from this book: A 5 minute exercise to start your day; How to focus in the moment; Use more of your brain's potential; How to be energized and feeling youthful; Be more aware of what your body is doing; An easy way to brainstorm problems; How to keep active and feeling alive; Thousands of activities to explore.It is the author's hope that this book will help seniors to balance mind, body and spirit, so you can live an active, purposeful and meaningful life.
Download or read book The Big Book of Senior Living Activities written by Jillian Thomas and published by Hcpro, a Division of Simplify Compliance. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Senior living communities must be proactive in building their offerings to appeal to potential residents and their families. The Big Book of Senior Living Activities features over 100 activities facilities can use to offer a welcoming environment and ensure an engaged, social community. Authors Jillian Thomas, CDP, and Debbie R. Bera, ADC, provide strategies to ensure a sustainable, organic, and successful resident activities program. Staff will gain the knowledge to successfully manage activities while gaining leadership, employee, and resident buy-in. No matter the clinical condition or cognitive limitation, this book offers activities that suit each individual's needs. This book has everything you need to run a successful senior living activities program, including: - Strategies to adapt and modify activities to individual resident needs, including Alzheimer's and dementia patients, younger residents, residents with communication limitations, and bariatric residents - Detailed case studies on senior living activities - Tips for how to gain resident and staff buy-in
