Activities for LTC Residents

(This is not a complete list; neither are all of these activities appropriate in every facility - see your activity director for guidance.  If doing a "church service" is not appropriate for you, maybe this list can help redefine nursing home ministry for you!)

• activities bulletin board helper

• Activity Director's Helper (gopher)

• adopt-a-grandparent programs

• art therapy

• audio tape programs

• balloon volleyball

• beachball toss

• bingo

• bowling

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• care packages

• general

• holiday

• birthday

• celebrity impersonations

• clothing

• clowning

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• Christian Ministry

• Bible Games

• Bible trivia

• Christian board games

• Complete-the-verse

• Bible reading

• Bible Studies

• Christian concerts

• group

• individual

• instrumental

• vocal

• Church services

• dramatic reading of Christian stories

• Eucharist/Communion/Lord's Supper

• hymn and chorus sing-alongs

• large print Christian reading materials

• Memorial services

• Pastoral counseling

• plays

• transportation to and from a local church

• skits and dramas on Christian or Biblical themes

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• concerts

• groups

• individuals

• instrumental

• vocal

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• crafts

• beads (of course)

• centerpieces

• Holiday decorations

• plastic model airplane and ship assembly

• this list is endless!

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• current events

• dramatic reading

• entertainment

• events (misc, in-house)

• garden therapy

• holiday facility decorations

• large print reading materials

• leading special body exercises

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• library materials

• audio tapes

• books

• video tapes

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• monthly calendar maker

• museum trips

• music therapy

• newsletter helper

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• one-on-ones

• board games

• cleaning and straightening belongings

• computer loans or purchases

• computer training

• doing chores for the bed-ridden

• greeting cards (preparing and sending)

• just being a friend

• laundry

• making store runs

• meal-time helper

• reading and writing letters

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• outside walker/wheelchair strolls

• pet therapy

• plays

• popcorn popping and delivery

• preparing and sending cards

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• outings

• chaperones

• transportation

• tours of local landmarks

• shopping trips

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• quilting (simplified, if necessary)

• reminiscence discussions

• sing-alongs

• skits

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• slide and video shows

• family vacations

• old home movies

• travelogues

• local landmarks

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• snack time delivery

• sports discussions

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• video tape programs

• cartoons

• feature presentations

• old movies