Getting to know you. !! Have the residents tell each other about their lives. Different topics every time. E.g What they did for work. Entertainment. Holidays. The list is endless.
A stroll down memory lane. In Ireland we have a magazine called Ireland's Own and each issue they have these 1 page stories called Just a Memory. They are excellent for getting conversation going among residents and there's no pressure to remember as the the story provided the prompt
Rolling back the years ... any more ideas please
Tell me about your favorite memories
The recollection of Yesteryears!
What they did for work. Entertainment. Holidays. The list is endless.