June16

I love this idea. Thank you for posting. Can't wait to give it a try.

We also encourage intergenerational reading. Not only do the children visit our facility and read for the Elder Adults, but our Elder adults also visit the children's school to read to them. We have done this several times and the kids love to visit with the older adults and my elder residents look upon the kids like they were their grandchildren. Smiles everywhere.

We have armchair travel. A guest comes in and shows a slideshow of his travels. I love the idea of having some food of the places he visits. I think it will enhance my program.

I too find it difficult to find activities that the men will attend. Men's group did not work at all. The male residents like their independent activities. I have done the Superbowl and NASCAR events. Some men came, most did not. I love the classic car show and maybe going fishing. Right now I'm working on bringing in a local sports figure as a guest speaker.