https://blog.eldersong.com Activity Ideas for Older Adults Wed, 19 Jan 2022 06:50:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://blog.eldersong.com/2011/03/laughfest/ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:00:42 +0000 https://blog.eldersong.com/?p=343 Do you like to hear the sound of hearty laughter? It’s hard not to chuckle along with others who are enjoying a good belly laugh. April is National Humor Month. You can provide the older adults in your group with plenty of opportunities for a giggle or a smile. Here are some suggestions for a […]

The post LAUGHFEST first appeared on ElderSong Activity Ideas.]]> https://blog.eldersong.com/2010/07/under-the-big-top-circus-memories/ https://blog.eldersong.com/2010/07/under-the-big-top-circus-memories/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000 https://blog.eldersong.com/?p=292 Clowns, trained animals, the man on the flying trapeze – what kind of circus memories do you hold? Going to the circus has always been a favorite form of summer entertainment. Your group will enjoy some old-fashioned circus fun, as they reminisce about seeing a performance under the big top. Here are a few activities […]

The post CIRCUS MEMORIES: UNDER THE BIG TOP first appeared on ElderSong Activity Ideas.]]> https://blog.eldersong.com/2010/07/under-the-big-top-circus-memories/feed/ 1 https://blog.eldersong.com/2009/03/a-dose-of-humor/ Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:00:50 +0000 https://blog.eldersong.com/?p=227 Does your day include a dose – or two – of laughter? Do you enjoy a good belly laugh at least once a week? Have you found yourself “in stitches” this month? No matter your age, you need humor in your life. April is National Humor Month – an opportunity to share the gift of […]

The post HUMOR ME first appeared on ElderSong Activity Ideas.]]> https://blog.eldersong.com/2008/02/celebrate-womens-history-month-entertainers/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:00:54 +0000 https://blog.eldersong.com/?p=169 March is National Women’s History Month. It’s a good time to honor the accomplishments and contributions of women during the month. This post focuses on the world of women in entertainment. There have been many notable females in showbiz – from radio, television, film, and theater. Commemorate Women’s History Month with some activities related to […]

The post WOMEN ENTERTAINERS first appeared on ElderSong Activity Ideas.]]> https://blog.eldersong.com/2006/03/share-a-laugh-or-two/ Wed, 01 Mar 2006 12:00:40 +0000 https://blog.eldersong.com/?p=62 Snicker, chuckle, giggle, chortle, hoot, and cackle – have you had a good laugh today? Laughter and humor appeal to people of all ages. Older adults, in particular, can attest to the value of a good sense of humor. It helps to keep life in perspective, and it’s therapeutic. As Mark Twain once said, “Humor […]

The post LAUGHING TOGETHER first appeared on ElderSong Activity Ideas.]]> https://blog.eldersong.com/2005/05/hospitality/ Sun, 01 May 2005 12:00:46 +0000 http://70.32.89.35/?p=23 Do you have memories of large family gatherings when all of the relatives came for a visit – grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins? The goal was simply to share a meal and enjoy each other’s company. Or, can you recall a time when you opened your home to a new family in your suburban neighborhood? […]

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