Sometimes the long-term memory of seniors with dementia is unaffected, and often they can remember celebrating Easter. Your senior loved one will probably enjoy participating in many different activities to commemorate the holiday and springtime in general. Easter gatherings are a good time for your loved one to reconnect with […]
Happy St. Patty’s Day Everyone! How do you usually celebrate this day? Do you make green food? Do you like to collect four-leaf clovers? Do you eat corned beef? Here are 5 fun activities for you to try with your favorite senior. 1.) Play St. Patty’s Day Bingo Who doesn’t […]
National Library Week is April 19-25, 2020 Did you know that The Neighbors has a library in the Central Neighborhood? Our library is for the entire campus to use and has regular, large print, and books on CD. We also have a large selection of magazines available. In addition to […]
This year, we will celebrate Valentine’s Day with entertainment and refreshments on Friday, February 14th. Grab your sweetheart and join us! East: 2 pm entertainment by Al Julson West: 2 pm entertainment by Larry Heagle Central: 3:30 pm entertainment by Al Julson Unable to join us? Send your loved one […]
This year, the Life Enhancement department will be offering the opportunity for you to send a singing valentine. On Friday, February 14, we will sing the selected Valentine song, and hand your loved one a chocolate kiss! The cost of having a Singing Valentine sent is $1 with all proceeds […]
Christmas is just around the corner, and it is the perfect opportunity to spend some time with your senior loved one. This Christmas season, encourage your aging loved one to try out some of these engaging activities that can boost his or her health and wellbeing. 1. Play Christmas […]
Fall is here, the leaves are changing color After a hot summer, it’s refreshing to feel the crisp fall air and watch the leaves change color. To celebrate the new season, we’ve rounded up 6 festive activity ideas that you can enjoy with your older adult. They’re all simple, inexpensive, […]
It’s Never Too Late to Get Fit. These easy tips will help you get started safely and make it fun. What are the benefits of exercise for older adults? There are many reasons why we tend to slow down and become more sedentary with age. It may be due to […]
The days when bingo and birthday celebrations were the social highlight for seniors in assisted living, thankfully have long since passed. Many communities nowadays offer a well-rounded menu of activities that can keep seniors engaged and stimulated, no matter how diverse the interests and abilities. Here’s a rundown of just some […]
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and have some fun. However, an older adult’s idea of a “good time” is different than what people in younger age groups typically like to do for recreation and entertainment, especially when those activities take place outdoors. Older adults and seniors are […]