Let’s face it — not every game of bingo or craft session brings joy to our residents. In Adult Foster Care Homes, intentional activities can be the key difference between “managing behaviors” and building lives.
“It’s not just about keeping them busy. It’s about making them feel like they belong — in the community, in their home, and in their own lives.” — Laurie Labie, Enriched Living-Guest of Table Talk on Serving the Developmentally Disabled Populations – What you Want To Know
Why Tailored Activities Matter
When activities are matched to:
Cognitive level
Sensory needs
Personal interests
Social compatibility
…they go from “filler” to fulfilling.
In this episode, our guests walk through real strategies for choosing activities that reduce incidents, promote skill-building, and encourage peer-to-peer mentorship in your residential assisted living facility.
Memorial Day: Activities with Purpose
So how do we bring those strategies to life? Memorial Day weekend is the perfect chance to not only remember and honor our veterans, but also promote meaningful engagement, creativity, and connection in your home with activities.
Here are 5 non obvious ideas to consider:
Remembrance Garden Stones – Let residents create decorated stones with words like “hope” or “thank you” to honor veterans.
Community Parade Viewing Party – Skip the overwhelming event, and stream it with snacks in a relaxed setting.
Patriotic Karaoke or Drum Circle – Great for sensory-friendly group fun.
Veteran Story Time – Invite a local veteran (virtually or in person) to share stories.
BBQ Build-A-Plate – Create a “restaurant-style” cookout where residents order from a visual menu.
Each of these activities can be adapted for residents across cognitive levels.
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