Wednesday, 15 February 2017

A Guide to Valentine’s Crafts for Seniors in Assisted Living


Do you like crafting? If so, then do not hesitate to try your hands at it this Valentine’s Day. You'll enjoy taking some time out for making crafts and expect some great results.
For seniors in assisted living communities, crafts and activities make a perfect choice for rejoicing the happy moments with loved ones. Simple and fun activities like this can be enjoyed in a small group setting. Take a look below at the special things you can undertake on Valentine’s Day to make your seniors feel special:
Decorate the Halls:

It’s time to get together your seniors, serve some V-day cookies and let the crafting commence. You might just see some magnificent results in the form of a festive facility.  It will also give the participants a sense of accomplishment and pride each time they cross by the beautiful decor. Some more ideas include sweetheart bouquets, paper heart garlands and door wreath designed from tissue paper and cardboard.
Lacy Votive Holder:

Bring out some extra shine and colors to your room with lacy votive holders that add a lot of ambiance to the candles. With the LED version it can add an aura of class to any space you place them in.
Gifts for Senior’s Loved Ones:

There might be a situation where seniors could be on a limited budget and unable to shop for gift items. You can give them a small token of love for their loved ones this Valentine’s Day. For instance: V-Day bookmark personalizing it with tiny pieces of ribbon and fabric, a collection of leftover buttons to create a button heart. With a bit of preparation, seniors can easily make a precious gift for their loved ones.
Mosaic Saucepan Rest:

Mosaic activities are calming and innovative to perform too. Mosaics can be utilized as a spoon rest and saucepan or a teapot rest. They can actually make any surface look stupendous and makes a great activity for seniors. This is something many men will find enjoyable too.
Wine Cork Boards:

These can be used for messages, grocery lists, business cards and photos. They make a superb activity for seniors in assisted living centers and look beautiful in the bedroom or even the kitchen. Plus, it is going to last for many years to come.
Rock on Rock Craft:

Fun craft activities for seniors make for plenty of fun and engagement. In rock on rock craft, there is no right or wrong way to place the stones because each piece is attractive and looks unique too. Thus, encourage your seniors to discover their inner talents. In fact, these stone creations make awesome gift mementos as well.

These craft ideas will surely help you gifting your loved ones something out of the box. Indeed, creativity never goes to waste if done with soul and heart. What do you think? Let us know…

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