HealthFlex
×
  • About Us
    • Services
    • Partnerships
    • Resources
    • Financial Considerations
  • Georgia
    • Tapestry House Assisted Living
    • Tapestry House Memory Care
    • Assisted Living Newnan Georgia | Insignia of Newnan
  • Other Communities
    • Miramar Living – Assisted Living in Puerto Rico
    • Residence – Puerto Rico Assisted Living – Senior Living in Puerto Rico
    • Villa Serena | Senior Living Puerto Rico
    • Caparra
    • Parkville
    • Panamá
  • Care Alternatives
    • Where to begin
    • Daily Life
  • Jobs
  • Contact us

¡Llama hoy! (787) 244-6551

Call today! (787) 244-6551

Please call (678) 234-1074 for more information

Please call (678) 234-1074 for more information

Please call (678) 378-8419 for more information

How We Engage Our Residents To Participate In Activities

How We Engage Our Residents To Participate In Activities
27 October, 2017InsigniaMoments of Joy

By Cathy Robinson, Life Enrichment Director at Insignia of Newnan.

As Life Enrichment Directors, one of our biggest challenges is getting residents to participate in activities. No matter how much you plan and create an event, if no one shows up for it, it’s unsuccessful.

A few years ago, I came up with our Participation Bucks program. Every time a resident participates in an activity they receive a buck. The value of the activities varies. For Bingo they receive a buck just for showing up and they get one for every game the win. For card games, they could win up to 5 bucks for one game. At the end of the month I host what started out as a little store but has now turned into Insignia’s Boutique.

Our Boutique’ is filled with personal products that our residents can use, such as toothpaste, lotion and soap, but it also has unique items such as scarves, jewelry, greeting cards, and books. Because of this program, our residents are now more involved. You could say we pay them to stay but I say I’m keeping them sociable and active.

The bucks draw them there but once they are out of their rooms and begin to socialize with the other residents, they enjoy themselves and want to come more often. The store gives them a little independence because they feel like they are doing for themselves for a chance. Our best seller is nice smelling body lotions and sprays because our ladies love smelling good. This program gives them something to look forward too.

Sometimes I will give an extra buck to the first one there or the one that came without me having to remind them. I do this just to keep it fun.

Add Comment Cancel

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Recent Posts

  • Assisted Living Facilities in Johns Creek
  • The Best Assisted Living Facility in Sandy Springs
  • Low Glycemic Fruits for Diabetes
  • The right alternative for Assisted Living in Roswell Ga.
  • 10 Tips to Ensure Fall Prevention for the Elderly

Archives

  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • January 2022
  • November 2021
  • September 2021
  • April 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • September 2020
  • May 2020
  • March 2020
  • August 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • October 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • March 2016
  • February 2016

Categories

  • Diet
  • Fitness Consulting
  • healthy lifestyle
  • Moments of Joy
  • Motivation
  • News
  • Recipes
  • Senior Living Choices
  • Sin categoría
  • Videos
  • Weight Loss

Learn more about Insignia

Insignia Senior Living is a family owned company deeply rooted in the hospital and healthcare industries, whose primary focus is to provide seniors safe and joyful environments where seniors feel loved and valued. Insignia owns and operates senior communities throughout USA, Puerto Rico and Latin America. Services include senior living, assisted living, memory care, and temporary care.

Find a Community

  • Georgia Senior Communities
  • Puerto Rico Senior Communities
  • Panamá Senior Community

Follow Us on Social Media

  • Insignia Blog

Latest Articles

  • Assisted Living Facilities in Johns Creek Apr 22

    Assisted Living Facilities in Johns Creek, GA: The Perfect Solution...

  • The Best Assisted Living Facility in Sandy Springs Apr 22

    The Best Assisted Living Facility in Sandy Springs, Georgia  ...

  • Low Glycemic Fruits for Diabetes Mar 1

    Low Glycemic Fruits for Diabetic Seniors   When it comes...

Copyright © 2021. Insignia Senior Living. All rights reserved.
Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy