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SPECIAL EVENTS AND THEMED ACTIVITIES
For theme-related activities think about the following:
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Physical activity such as exercise and/or physical game
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Cognitive activity such as discussion, word game and/or trivia
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Educational activity such as discussion, educational videos, guest speaker
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Sensory-incorporating all 6 senses
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Creative activities such as music, writing, arts and crafts
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Food-related activities such as cooking, socials, etc.
A sample Hawaiian Week may resemble something like this:
Monday
9:45 Meet and Greet 10:30 Hula Dancing
11:00 Polynesian Trivia
11:00 Beach Sensory
2:00 Beachball Volleyball
3:00 Travel Club:Hawaii
3:30 One to One Visits
Tuesday
9:45 Meet and Greet
10:30 Tropical Toss
11:00 Hawaiian Music Appreciation
11:00 Tropical Fruit Sensory
2:00 Bingo
3:00 Ribbon Exercise
3:30 One to One Visits |
Wednesday
9:45 Meet and Greet
10:30 Hula Hoop Exercise
11:00 Hawaiian Spelling Bee
11:00 Hawaiian Sights and Sounds Sensory
2:00 Coconut Bowling
3:00 Cooking Club: Pineapple Cake
3:30 One to One Visits
Thursday
9:45 Meet and Greet
10:30 Reach and Stretch
11:00 Hawaiian Crafts: Leis
11:00 Flower Sensory
2:00 Tropical Bingo
3:00 Hawaiian Traditions
3:30 One to One Visits
3:30 Movie: Paradise: Hawaiian Style |
Friday/Hawaiian Shirt Day
9:45 Meet and Greet
10:30 Shuffleboard
11:00 Hawaiian Words of Wisdom
11:00 Tropical Music and Sensory
2:00 Hawaiian Luau
3:00 Music and Movement
3:30 One to One Visits |
Additional Ideas and Resources
For National Nursing Home Week information and ideas click here
For National Activity Professional's Week information and ideas click here
Party Supplies Hut Great free party and theme ideas and printables in addition to party products.
Read the article: How to Run a Mock Auction for Nursing Home Activity By ehow editor Kathleen Milazzo If you visit loved ones in a nursing home or volunteer at one, if you run out of ideas for special activities, try this mock auction.
Blue Ribbon County Fair By Kathleen "Mimi" Taylor, ADC Good Shepherd Nursing Home
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