National Nursing Home Week Activity Resources

Ancient Archeology

Create your own treasure hunt!

An Object to be Treasured

Craft a quilt representative of your facility.

Sharing Treasures

A resident talent show.

Make a Treasure Chest Cake

Mmmm... cake...

Treasure Garden

Plant a garden.

Treasure Quality First in Your Facility

Pass out blue or white Quality First bookmarks to residents and staff. (PDF)

Additional Resources

• Sporting Events (Bring Back the Good Old Days) A baseball-themed game using three dice.
• Color "I Hugged Someone Today" Stickers (PDF) (Use Avery labels #5294)
• Black and White "I Hugged Someone Today" Stickers (PDF) (Use Avery labels #5294)
• LifeBio - Write an autobiography, or the biography of a loved one.
• The Aging in Amerca Project by Jim Branscum is a series of representational pencil drawings depicting the humanity
  and dignity of America’s aging citizens.

 

 

Media and Community Relations

Ideas for Community Outreach - worship services, speaking opportunities, hosting activities.

Working with the Media

Sample Public Services Announcements (PDF)

Letter of Invitation to Community Groups and Local Schools (PDF)

Sample Letter to the Editor (PDF)

Sample Letter to the News Media (PDF)