activities for elderly

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a bunch of color swatches sitting on top of a wooden table next to each other
Paint Chip Color Matching Game...great idea for nursing home activity @credits4kim
the cereal box is being cut into pieces
Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits
Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits: Our Last Day in Pictures I love this idea for making puzzles while reinforcing print student's see in daily life. (Environmental print)
there are three pictures of balloon tenniss on the table
Make your own Balloon Tennis game - great indoor activity
Jennifer Fishkind {Princess Pinky Girl}
Jennifer Fishkind {Princess Pinky Girl} 
a blue cup sitting on top of a wooden floor next to some colorful yarns
Pipe Cleaner Matching Game
se la cava.: Pipe Cleaner Matching Game
a hand holding four pool noodle cards with the text easy to make pool noodle card holders
Teacher Hack: Pool-Noodle Card Holders
The Brown-Bag Teacher: Teacher Hack: Pool-Noodle Card Holders
The Montessori method is being used to help caregivers engage Alzheimer’s patients. Learn more about its benefits and how to put it into practice.
Using the Montessori Method for Dementia
The Montessori method is being used to help caregivers engage Alzheimer’s patients. Learn more about its benefits and how to put it into practice.
an air dry clay recipe for kids to make
Learn How to Make Super Fun Air Dry Clay for Your Kids
Learn How to Make Super Fun Air Dry Clay for Your Kids
two women and an elderly man sitting on a couch with inflatable rings around them
Jumbo Inflatable Ring Toss - Walmart.com
Jumbo Inflatable Ring Toss. Great for geriatrics and pediatrics OT.
two plastic baskets filled with toys on top of a pink table next to each other
Many Sorting Opposites activities
a water bottle filled with lots of colorful gummy bears on top of a white surface
DIY Butterfly Sensory Bottle Calm Down Jar
Discovery jars like this DIY butterfly sensory bottle craft can be used for safe no mess sensory play, a science teaching aid, a time out tool, and to help an anxious child (or adult) calm down and unwind. They're also an easy way for babies and toddlers to safely investigate items without the risk of choking on them.
A creative activity for young and old. Large foam chunky shapes can be fitted together in any combination. Chunky, easy to grasp blocks are ideal for the elderly.
Large Foam Blocks
A creative activity for young and old. Large foam chunky shapes can be fitted together in any combination. Chunky, easy to grasp blocks are ideal for the elderly.
gloves and other items are sitting on the table
Sensory Hands
Sensory hands. Could be used for 1:1. Use balloons and try to ID what is inside.
three bags with buttons on them and the words sensory pooches for care
Sensory Pouches for Dementia Care
These touchy-feely sensory pouches (also known as squish bags and sensory pads) are a wonderful way to explore the senses. They are also so easy to make! Making sensory pouches is a quick and inexpensive way to make an engaging and relaxing sensory activity for people living with dem