mawbell 0 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 Hi wondering what type of programs you offer to your assisted living clients? I have all nursing care/long term care residents now but we are building some assisted liing units and I am asked to offer programs for this special population. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Linda :pint: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana 0 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 Hi Mawbell, though I work in a Long Term Care Facility, I applied at an Assisted LIving facility recently, and they do a lot of outings. Another good thing to do would to be to ask you AL residents to do service projects, like writing to our soldiers, or collecting for the needy (boxes/cans of food, clothing, toys for children). But above all, survey your new population and find out what their interests are. That is the best place to start. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllucas 0 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 Hi, Linda! :-D My facility has some assisted living apartments. Those residents are provided an activity calendar and have a standing invitation to participate in any of the activities of the general population. So I usually see them at Bingo and special functions like Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas party, Volunteer Awards, etc. I do not have a special calendar for them alone. I agree with Diana. Because of their high functioning level you may be able to work them into you program as volunteers. Lots of luck with your AL folks Linda Lucas, AD ;-) http://www.theactivitydirectorsoffice.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanniesolomon 0 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 choose the assisted living that allows family and friends to visit. that will help the elderly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPeXlegacies 0 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 My partner and I are developing activity ideas focused on personal histories and encouraging residents to think about their story being part of their Legacy. We are thinking along the lines of a "Quiz Show" with residents are quizzed to see how well they know one another, or "A Walk Down Memory Lane" where questions are pulled out of a hat - open-ended questions with time limits to get participants to focus on important highlights of life. Maybe these ideas are something you can also incorporate or that generate ideas that you can share back with us in return? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephcush39 0 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 choose the assisted living that allows family and friends to visit. that will help the elderly. I agree but you better do a visit first before you sign up ___________________________ To buy silver or gold bars for sale & static caravan insurance now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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