RE-OCCURRING PROGRAMS ON OUR PRE-MADE CALENDARS ( available in our shop) : YOUR INNER ARTIST Instead of having a pre-made illustration to paint on, give your residents a plain white paper that is paint compatible. Play holiday music in the background. Have residents paint whatever winter scene desire. You can tell them if they would like to paint abstract art, or something that reminds them of the holiday season, while relaxing and painting. (If your facility allows it, this

Today I had the opportunity to interview Barbara Lavelle, the Executive Director of Brookdale Monroe. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Brookdale firsthand. They have stunning and spacious apartments, an impeccably clean facility and a team of enthusiastic employees. What is something you wish you could tell people  who are on the fence about moving into an assisted living? Continue to be an advocate for your loved one(s). No place is perfect. Ask questions, plan early, and go

Advocating for seniors has been a mission of My Activity Resources from the beginning. I had the chance to sit down with the very kind and very knowledgeable Angela Pappas. As many of you know, I am a firm believer that assisted living and independent living communities have really upped their game and have so much to offer seniors. But one huge task at hand for many, is putting their homes up for sale. It is not only a difficult decision, it can be an emotional one as well.

Are you currently seeking a new position? Keep an eye out on this post for new employment opportunities in senior care !

Below are activities that are listed on our November Calendar ( In our shop). We wanted to save some paper and digitize our monthly activity planners. RE-OCCURRING PROGRAMS ON THE CALENDAR: YOUR INNER ARTIST Instead of having a pre-made illustration to paint on, give your residents a plain white paper that is paint compatible. Play holiday music in the background. Have residents paint whatever winter scene desire. You can tell them if they would like to paint abstract art, or

The videos on this page are some that would be really fun for senior communities. ( Please note: Sometimes the trivias move fast, so if you have a smart tv make sure to pause the question when it is on the screen). Hope you find these videos helpful! Ghost Stories! Exercises! Halloween Crafts!! RECIPES! October Trivia!

My Activity Resources is working hard to fight the stigma of senior care. One way we can get the message out is by speaking with Executive Directors and sharing their perspective. Local communities can learn how aging care has evolved and is not the dreaded " old person home" depiction that has been popularized through films and television. Retiring in a senior community can be so incredibly beneficial. Think about how relaxed you are when you take a vacation at a resort. Ev