NURSING HOME IDEAS

Things to make, give, or do

• Adopt a Hall
• Adopt a Lounge
• Beauty contest​
  
• Bibles/Guidepost
• Bingo helpers
• Bird feeders
• Birthday board
• Birthday helpers
• Bud vases *
• Table decorations
• Change flower water
• Cookies/Candy

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• Decorate doors
• Do Plays/Musicals
• Flower beds
• Flowers for lounges *
• Food treats
• Gifts
• Hanging ribbon chimes
• Help with crafts​​
• Make bibs
• Make lap rugs

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*  NOTE: Most facilities do not allow 'real' flowers indoors due to potential for allergic reactions as well as extra work for staff to upkeep. Artificial flowers work best.

• Pillow corsages
• Play games
• Potpourri
• Potted plants *
• Read to residents
• Singing
• Styrofoam topiary
• Treat or Treat
• Wheelchair helpers
• Help write letters
• Yard sale