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An older woman working on a puzzle
Seniors + Memory CareLarge Print Activities for Seniors: 12 Ideas for Low VisionLarge print activities for seniors with low vision: puzzles, word games, coloring, trivia and bingo, plus print tips for font size, contrast and lighting.
Older adults sitting around a table playing a large-print bingo game in a community room
Seniors + Memory CareJanuary Activities for Assisted Living: A Month of Winter Programs That Residents EnjoyA practical January activity plan for assisted living: a noon New Year's party, daily This Day in History, winter bingo, men's club, devotions and more.
An older man and woman holding hands at a table decorated with red paper hearts
Seniors + Memory CareValentine's Day Activities for Seniors, Including Residents With DementiaValentine's Day activities for assisted living and memory care: a social, picture matching, sorting and conversation ideas that stay dignified and adult.
An American flag honoring veterans
Seniors + Memory CareVeterans Day Activities for Seniors: 15 Meaningful IdeasMeaningful Veterans Day activities for senior living and memory care: honor wall, story sharing, music, trivia, crafts and a simple ceremony plan.
A large wall calendar hanging in a kitchen
Seniors + Memory CareHow to Choose and Use a Calendar for Someone With Memory LossHow to pick and set up a calendar for an older adult with memory loss: large print, one place, cross off each day, simple entries, plus a daily routine.
An older couple looking through old photographs together
Seniors + Memory Care60 Reminiscence Questions for Seniors (Conversation Starters by Topic)60 reminiscence questions for seniors, grouped by topic: childhood, school, work, family, music, holidays. Plus how to run a reminiscence group well.
Older woman working on a puzzle book at a table
Seniors + Memory CareAre Word Searches Good for Seniors? What They Help With (and What They Don't)An honest look at word searches for seniors: what they help with, what research does and doesn't show about memory, and how to pick a large-print puzzle.
Caregiver spending time with an older man at home
Seniors + Memory CareActivities for People With Dementia at Home: 20 Simple Ideas for Caregivers20 simple, meaningful activities for someone with dementia at home: everyday tasks, music, reminiscence, sorting, sensory ideas and easy games.
Bingo cards and markers on a table
Seniors + Memory CareHow to Run Bingo for Seniors (Free Online Caller + Printable Cards)How to run bingo in assisted living, memory care or at home, with a free online bingo caller that reads calls aloud and free large-print bingo cards.
Grandmother with a homemade pumpkin pie
Seniors + Memory CareThanksgiving Activities for Seniors: 25 Easy Ideas for Assisted Living and Memory Care25 Thanksgiving activities for seniors in assisted living, memory care or at home: bingo, trivia, reminiscence, gratitude crafts, music and kitchen projects.

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