Prom???

[sherriesosa 0]

I have only been doing activites for about 2 months in an assisted living and I am now in process of trying to get residents to participate. The old AD really did not have a system in place so activities fell thru the cracks.. Anyways... September has Assisted Living Week and I am planning a "Senior Prom" for the residents, family members and staff. My problem is that I have never put together such a huge event. We have had small socials etc but nothing that needed so much planning. I am hoping for this to really get the residents wanting to do activites.

Well, I guess after all that my questions is "Has anyone done a prom in their building and how well did it go over?" Also any food/deco/etc advise would be greatly appreciated..

Thanks

[sandylou 0]

I have only been doing activites for about 2 months in an assisted living and I am now in process of trying to get residents to participate. The old AD really did not have a system in place so activities fell thru the cracks.. Anyways... September has Assisted Living Week and I am planning a "Senior Prom" for the residents, family members and staff. My problem is that I have never put together such a huge event. We have had small socials etc but nothing that needed so much planning. I am hoping for this to really get the residents wanting to do activites.

Well, I guess after all that my questions is "Has anyone done a prom in their building and how well did it go over?" Also any food/deco/etc advise would be greatly appreciated..

Thanks

 

 

Hi,

Yes, I've had several proms. First, consider your budget. Can you hire a band, a DJ, or will a local group perform for free. What about your decorations? Does your facility have any rules about what you can and cannot put up, even if it is for one night? Are you going to have other staff to assist you? The local deli will be more than happy to assist you with plannning your food. You could have a caterer. Does your facility hava chef that would provide food?

How many people are you palnning for? Is the staff invited? Are their spouses invited? Is there a local college or high school that would provide "dates" for your group? Can you get a local dance group to come and perform? Can you get a local dance instructor to voluntter that is used tow roking with older folks?

All of the questions need to be considered before yo even take the next step. I know that this sounds like a lot but it's part of being a person who says, "Hey, Let do this!" and no one listens versus one who knows what they are talking about and knows how to carry it out.

 

Now that I've overloaded you with this, it will go over very well, the residents and staff will love it. Take lots of pictures, write a blurb in the newspaper about it and put it in your newsletter. You'll do great!

Good Luck,

Sandy

[sandylou 0]

I have only been doing activites for about 2 months in an assisted living and I am now in process of trying to get residents to participate. The old AD really did not have a system in place so activities fell thru the cracks.. Anyways... September has Assisted Living Week and I am planning a "Senior Prom" for the residents, family members and staff. My problem is that I have never put together such a huge event. We have had small socials etc but nothing that needed so much planning. I am hoping for this to really get the residents wanting to do activites.

Well, I guess after all that my questions is "Has anyone done a prom in their building and how well did it go over?" Also any food/deco/etc advise would be greatly appreciated..

Thanks

 

 

Hi,

Yes, I've had several proms. First, consider your budget. Can you hire a band, a DJ, or will a local group perform for free. What about your decorations? Does your facility have any rules about what you can and cannot put up, even if it is for one night? Are you going to have other staff to assist you? The local deli will be more than happy to assist you with plannning your food. You could have a caterer. Does your facility hava chef that would provide food?

How many people are you palnning for? Is the staff invited? Are their spouses invited? Is there a local college or high school that would provide "dates" for your group? Can you get a local dance group to come and perform? Can you get a local dance instructor to volunteer that is used to working with older folks?

All of the questions need to be considered before you even take the next step. I know that this sounds like a lot but it's part of being a person who says, "Hey, Let do this!" and no one listens versus one who knows what they are talking about and knows how to carry it out.

 

Now that I've overloaded you with this, it will go over very well, the residents and staff will love it. Take lots of pictures, write a blurb in the newspaper about it and put it in your newsletter. You'll do great!

Good Luck,

Sandy