Tag: Senior Activities

Name That Tune – Hallway Edition

Live from MVNRC – Name That Tune

Many of us remember the TV show Name That Tune.  It was an American TV Show which started in the ’50s where two contestants would test their knowledge of songs.  First starting on the radio then becoming a TV show that lasted for many years.

The Activities Department took the idea and applied it to a little fun activity the residents of Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  But they added a twist while keeping social distancing guidelines in place by using safe spacing and the hallways to play the game.

Every wing goes to play the game take a look at the videos and pictures that we took during the event.  I think you’ll agree they had fun.

Picture-of-the-wing
R.-Ruch-singing-along
J.-Sequiera-singing-us-a-song
B.-Hahn-R.-Vanko-and-A.-Robins
G.-Bennett-and-M.-Kester-singing
A.-Fredericks-and-H.-Shaffron

 

 

 

 

 

Seniors benefit greatly from singing

RAISE UP YOUR VOICE

 

Singing is as old as breathing. It can remind you of happy times spent with others over the years, singing in the car on road trips, in church, at baseball games, and at concerts. Seniors benefit greatly from joining singing clubs or local choirs in their community. They have fun, get out of the house, share their musical knowledge or skills, and reap the mental benefits of learning new songs. Sometimes, groups travel to other venues to compete or to entertain in town or school functions. It might be that you have a certain ability that lends itself to a barbershop quartet, or that you can play the group’s piano. The possibilities are endless.

 

P.S. Singing can improve your quality of life, and you can be tone-deaf to do it. It’s really about the joy and the willingness to share your spirit and your personality.

Going on a bus tour can be lots of fun

TAKE THE BUS

Going on a bus tour can be lots of fun. You can go on a day trip to a casino, a museum, a two-week foliage trip to the Rockies, and everything in between. When planning a trip, there are a few good questions to ask. If you have a wheelchair or a walker, find out where it will be stored and how quickly you can get it. How long will you be on the bus between stops? What is the average age in the group? Will there be any free days or afternoons? Will you change seats every day? When you get off the bus, can you leave personal belongings behind? How many people will be on the tour?

 

P.S. There are usually tour directors on each bus. They help solve problems, fill you in on each day’s itinerary, and give advice on how to spend free time at different locations.

WINDOW WALKING

Mall Walking

There are many good reasons that mall walking is an extremely popular and pleasant pastime, especially among senior citizens. Mall walking builds camaraderie with like-minded individuals and facilitates opportunities to forge new friendships. Many malls open early for mall walkers, and although the shops are closed, some concession kiosks are often open. Walkers enjoy the flat, safe surface on which to amble, the proximity to restrooms, and the pleasure of a clean water fountain. The location is safe, and in bad weather, walkers can enjoy the glamour of window after window of tempting merchandise to buy, revel in the color of creative marketing, and soak in the “sunlight” effect provided by lots of good old electric lights.

 

P.S. Mall walking is free and convenient, and there is often a bus stop on-site or nearby.  It’s a great senior exercise.

 

 

PERUSE THE SHELVES

Read More

Browsing a bookstore is a fun activity, especially on very hot or cold days. A good way to remember the books you want to read is to take a picture of the cover with your phone. You can give potential future reads a once over while sitting in one of the comfortable chairs that many bookstores place throughout the store. You may even strike up a conversation with someone sitting close by who has read the book. Chatting with the bookstore owner or staff will keep you updated on future events such as guest author talks or readings. They can also answer any questions you may have as to when your favorite author’s next book is scheduled to come out.

 

P.S. Bookstores frequently have excellent magazine racks, pretty card choices, puzzles, and other book-related items for sale.

 

Ugly Sweater Vest or Scrubs Day 

What is Ugly Sweater Vest or Scrubs Day?

Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is celebrating Ugly Sweater, Vest or Scrubs day or as “Ugly Sweater Day“.  

Which is a day meant to be a light-hearted fun day to be yourself and not the boring corporate version suit and tie version of yourself?  We know how everyone really hates that stuff. So the idea here is to have some fun and leave the corporate stuff at home. Since Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is in the nursing, rehabilitation and medical care we did it up with our own style.  Take a look at the picture tell us in the comments below what you thought, how did it best?