By Bob Gregory
If you are considering moving your elderly parent into an
Assisted Living Facility and you are worried that they will be lonely and
bored, don’t. Most Assisted Living Facilities have daily activities that appeal
to everyone and are scheduled so residents that want to participate will be
able to attend, seven days a week. Activities are usually scheduled beginning
mid-morning after all residents have finished breakfast. Most activities finish
before dinner, but some special activities are scheduled in the evening.
The following are examples of the types of activities
offered:
- Trips to department stores such as Target or WalMart
- Board games
- Movies
Laughter Yoga (Photo credit: The Pointe at Kilpatrick) - Bingo
- Puzzles
- Fitness or Yoga classes
- Musical performances
- Art and Crafts classes
- Bible Study
- Worship Services
- Wine and Cheese parties
- Manicures and Pedicures
- Men’s and Women’s Clubs
- Guest Speakers
Resident Appreciation (Photo credit: The Pointe at Kilpatrick) - Book Clubs
- Morning Coffee and Afternoon Tea Parties
- Costume Parties and Dances
- Video Games
These are just a sample of activities your parent would
enjoy in an Assisted Living Facility. These facilities usually have resident
committees that plan activities, so encourage your parent to become involved in
their facility. If your parent has a special talent, ask them to share their
talent with other residents. My Uncle was a pianist and played for the
residents in his Assisted Living Community well into his 90s. He was able to
fulfill his need to perform and the residents loved to hear him play.
Also, some Assisted Living Facilities have a full time
Activity Director to assure their residents have quality activities and
functions. Be sure and ask if the
facility you are considering has an Activity Director and if not, ask who is
responsible for the activities. For more
information on the importance of an Activity Director, please read my post “How important is
the Activities Director at an ALF?” ( http://goo.gl/Qywvw )
If you find you need an Assisted Living Facility, Nursing
Home or any other type of Senior Facility, I hope you will consider www.seniorfacilityfinder.com. To learn
more about our services, please visit www.seniorfacilityfinder.com.
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Bob Gregory is an advocate
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Don't be worried about you parent/s I think if you have them at retirement communities long island they will be attended more than you could because of your busy life. They won't be lonely as long as you always visit them.
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