Things to Do in Assisted Living

In assisted living communities across the country, activities directors are working hard to keep residents busy and happy, providing a wide variety of things to do, while also encouraging them to make friends and maintain vital social connections.
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Loneliness Happens, and It’s Bad for Seniors’ Health

A recent article from the Assisted Living Federation of America shared the results of a new survey on loneliness in seniors. The study, which came out of the University of California, San Francisco, found that within a 6-year period, 22.8 percent ...

 
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Dealing with Loneliness and Grief in Assisted Living

Although they will be surrounded by new friends and a community of caring staff members and volunteers, residents in assisted living still deal with grief and loneliness. This reality may not always be in the forefront of family member’s ...

 
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Opportunities for Social Connections in Assisted Living

Of course there is Bingo, there are computer classes and guest lecturers and trips to the art museum, and holiday parties galore in assisted living. Most communities have a full-time activities director tasked with keeping residents busy and happy, and ...

 
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