Activities

Recreational activities for the elderly are essential for maintaining good physical and mental health. Special programs in nursing homes encompass a wide range of activities and services. Their purposes are:

• To enable residents to react and interact with their environment
• To find new and satisfying social relationships
• To be able to be self-directing and spontaneous

These programs are planned and carried out by the staff, family, residents, and volunteers working together. The programs should meet the needs of the residents as the resident defines them. In other words, the programs are done with the residents, not for them.

The variety of programs available in any nursing home depends on the health and interests of the residents. The range of activities should meet the needs of all residents, from the disoriented to the wheelchair bound to the ambulatory. Possible programs to meet resident needs are described in this article as activities, religious services, and therapies. While the structure and delivery of programs varies from home to home, their availability is essential to the total nursing home community.

Activities Provided

• One-on-one In-room activities
• Religious Services and Activities
• Exercise Programs
• Alzheimer’s Activities
• Resident Council
• Gardening
• Live Music
• Holiday Celebrations
• Crafts and Games
• And much, much, more….