World of the internet

Most of our residents are not familiar with computers and with the internet.  They are amazed at what can be found on-line.  One of my favorite groups to run is  "google time."  We set the LCD projector up and have the residents tell us things we would like to google.  Google earth is great, and amazing to them to see their own house or street views of their old towns etc.  This is a free, easy to run activity!  Try it this month.

craft ideas

 I think I am pretty crafty.  but I do run out of appropriate ideas for my residents at times.  Something that many of us struggle with is a project that is simple enough not to frustrate our residents and one they can do without much assistance, and a project that is not too childish.  One website that I like is Kaboose.com.  It is a website for children's crafts, but I have found many of them that I can use in my facility with small adaptations.
I also love Pinterest.  If you don't check it out, you should. there are literally thousands of ideas.  Crafts, organization, design, and many more.  There are so many projects that you can use and adapt.  Its a great starting point.  Don't sit down to the site though if you don't have lots of time!  It can be consuming!