Our activities and socialization are therapuetic in nature. Our goal is to preserve physical well-being as long as possible, encourage emotional self-expression without fear of failure or criticism, provide appropriate and meaningful cognitive and sensory stimulation, enhance remaining skills and abilities and encourage interaction with others.

Sample of a Planned Daily Calendar of Social and Leisure Events**

8:00 Breakfast/Socialization

9:00 Morning Greetings/Getting Started

• Finishing touches
• Breakfast cleanup
• Today's current events
• Exercise to music
• Morning stroll

10:00 Reminiscence Discussion Groups

• Word match
• Yesterday's memories
• Trivia
• Poetry
• Story telling

11:00 Walks, Strolls and Creative Arts

• Bird watching
• Leisurely strolls
• Craft Projects

12:00 Lunch/Socialization

1:00 Music Appreciation and Relaxation

2:00 Crafts, Projects, Games

• Refreshments
• Reminiscence

3:00 Afternoon Stretch

• Garden walks
• Leisurely strolls
• Exercise group

4:00 Entertainment

• Poetry reading
• Story telling
• Outside entertainment
• Reading
• Slide shows
• Armchair travel

4:45 Dinner Preparations

• Table setting
• Food preparation

5:00 Dinner & Socialization

6:00 Relaxation & Quiet Time

• Music
• Nature videos
• Old-time movies

7:30 End of the Day Preparations

• Sensory hand washing
• Turn down beds
• Soothing music

** Note:  Represents what a typical day of activities may consist of.  Actual activities and events do change based on season and resident community.