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Resolution 45/106, passed by the United Nations General Assembly on December 14th 1990, declared October 1st to be the International Day of Older Persons. The theme for 2019 is “The Journey to Age Equality.” According to the UN, this theme aims to:

-Draw attention to the existence of old age inequalities and how this often results from a cum…[Read more]

Hi all! Have you done something fun or interesting to celebrate Older Americans Month? Please share pictures with the group! There is still more than a week left in this celebration. Here are some ideas from the Administration for Community Living: https://acl.gov/oam/2019/activities

Hi all! I came across this and thought that I would share. This could be a great morning and evening practice to add to your daily group activities or for residents to do on their own. Maybe you can print and pass out to all!

Hello, Life Enrichment Coordinators! As the holiday season approaches, it would be great to share your ideas and plans with your fellow LECs. Bounce ideas off of each other, as well as concerns, if you have any. Upload photos ideas, websites or anything that you think could be helpful.

Cheers to the season!

Best,
Beth Mitchell, LEAP

Here’s a calendar of October holidays and other national recognition days to help you come up with activity ideas.

Here’s a calendar of September holidays and other national recognition days to help you come up with activity ideas.

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to see how everyone is doing! Does anyone need a check-in? Have a request? Need motivation? Need support in any way? I am here to help and am happy to work with you. I am in the office Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays but feel free to send a message here or to email me anytime: bmitchell@jfrfoundation.org.

Thanks!…[Read more]

Did you know that July 23 is Gorgeous Grandmas Day? And of course, the 4th of July is right around the corner. Host an event at your community to celebrate one or the other (or both). Attached is a flier to give you ideas. If you’d like to do something similar at your building and need marketing materials, email Valerie at vdalebroux@ccliving.com

I came across this game recently and thought it looked like it could be fun! It’s called “Chair Activity Bingo” and the idea is that each Bingo space is a different seated stretch or low impact movement that the participant has to perform before they can put their Bingo chip down!

https://www.learningzonexpress.com/chair-activity-bingo.html

Hi all! Please remember to share with your fellow LECs what you’ve been doing for Older Americans Month! There are still 10 days of this month-long celebration and time to add something new to your calendar!

May means Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day! Host an event at your community to celebrate one or the other (or both). Attached are two flyers to give you ideas. If you’d like to do something similar at your building and need marketing materials, email Valerie at vdalebroux@ccliving.com

Good morning its Pat at Wildwwod Canyon Villa just want to share this great activity you can use for room visits. I have a LEAP cart that contains magazines, playing cards, manicure set, animal pictures, trivia & word search, exercise putty, baby socks to assort, spiritual readings, cd player with music to play, you can add what your residents are…[Read more]