Deb

I would try fundraising or if you have a Facebook page for your facility, post on their ahead that you're looking for certain items and ask if anyone has any they are willing to donate. I have gone to local business and talked to them about donating certain items. Most are very willing to help in any way possible. After they donate I will make a Thank you post on Facebook and tag the business or person in it and what they donated. I also have all the residents sign a Thank you card.

Love these bingo games and cards. It's such a nice break from our regular bingo and the residents seem to really enjoy them.
Thank you so much for these!!

Hello Hadassah,

I know for my residents I have quite a few who love coloring. Everything from the very detailed to basic color by number.

Susan,
Thank you so much for the ideas and thoughts.
Starting somewhere new with something new is a challenge in itself.
I will look into the calendars and ideas you sent.

Looking forward to getting to know the residents on a much more personal level. and putting ideas into actions.

Again, thank you.

Thank you for sharing these ideas. They are great!

Hi!
As a new activities' coordinator, in an assisted living facility, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share or show what their monthly calendar looks like.
Also how big is the facility that you work in? Mine is about 20-25 residents.

I am the only activity person here unless I can get volunteers.
What I'm wondering is how full is your day with activities?
What time in the morning do you usually start your day with the residents. How often do you have crafts (weekly or several times a week?)

I have been struggling with getting attendance, especially in the mornings.
Work wants me to start at 9am or 9:30am with exercises but the residents just don't want to be moving that early.
Any suggestions?

How do you schedule your days?

I have been doing crafts as much as possible (weekly if not twice weekly) and going outside as much as possible.

A little back story, the previous coordinator did one game and then just did one on one's the rest of the day. But I'm being told they want scheduled activities all day long (minimum 4) Which is fine in theory, but I only work 7hrs a day and I have to take an hour lunch break. As the only person it doesn't leave me time for prep work on things, charting, making and returning phone calls and the other small things that have to be done as well.

So, I'm just wondering if maybe it's me that is having a tuff time or if there is too much demand for one person on one day?

Please know I love my job!!! I'm not complaining just looking for advice and help.

Thank you in advance

Good afternoon,
I absolutely love this site! I have been in health care my whole adult life. Recently doing activities the last three to four years and loving it!

We are going to implement having a "Country Store" instead of giving away candy for bingo prizes. The resident will be given "bingo bucks" that they will be later to use at the Country Store.

It will be set up like a regular store and have the same items as well.

My issue is I'm not the best with using graphics and I'm trying to make these Bingo Bucks to look somewhat like a dollar. And I'm really struggling. Does anyone have something similar they would be willing to share. We only want them in $1 dollar bills. Something that say bingo bucks on them

I'd be forever grateful. And purchasing a template is not an option.

Did I mention how much I live this site! Truly love the resources and options that are on here. Highly recommend this for any activity director/coordinator.

Good Morning,

I am new here. I absolutely love this site. I have found it extremely helpful!! The information and activities are amazing and such a huge help!!

But what I'm wondering is how to get to 12 months of This day in history? I can get the months or August and November but can't get the month of June