Bored board for seniors

I have set this up for the unit that I work in and our CEO loves it so much she wants me to set one up for each of the units over different sites. Customize them to suit you. Look forward to seeing what you all do.

As an aged care worker, finding ways to keep residents engaged and entertained can be a challenging task. With many residents experiencing boredom and loneliness, it's important to create activities for seniors that not only stimulate the mind but also provide a sense of community.

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. Here are a few things I wish someone had told me in those first few weeks, months, and years.

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…

This is an excellent game for socialization. This was a very popular game where I worked!

Train your Brain is a publication for aged care residents. Each booklet is filled with the same style of puzzle throughout the booklet, these can be added to your "bored boards" or print and bind into booklets. Enhancing your activities for seniors

We work in their home