Engagement with Meaning

Rose Lane Community Programs

Physical

14 PROGRAMS PER WEEK (TWO PER DAY MINIMUM)

Example: Bowling, mini golf, toss across, sit, and stretch

Physical programs help to reduce pain and stiffness as well as maintain or improve mobility, muscle strength, and functional ability.

Spiritual

4 PROGRAMS PER WEEK

Example: Attending Mass services, prayer groups, meditation, bird watching, hymns, animal visits

Spiritual programs can influence a sense of wellbeing and also help residents discover a purpose in life.

Social

7 PROGRAMS PER WEEK

Example: Outings, card games, themed events afternoon snack times, and mix and mingles

Social programs promote socialization while developing and maintaining relationships.

Intellectual

7 PROGRAMS PER WEEK

Example: Trivia, food for thought discussions, crosswords, spelling bees and travelogues

Intellectual programs help residents recognize creative abilities and find ways to expand knowledge and skills.

Emotional

7 PROGRAMS PER WEEK

Example: Manicures, sing a long, pet ther apy, musical entertainment, short stories, journaling and reminiscing

Emotional activities give the resident the ability to cope with stress, express emotions and overall promotes healthy relationships.

Purposeful

4 PROGRAMS PER WEEK

Example: Creating crafts for art show, Baking club, good deeds clubs for inside the community and giving back outside community organizations

Purposeful activities give residents a feeling that they have made a difference in the world in a positive way.

Assisted Living Community Programs

Physical

14 PROGRAMS PER WEEK (TWO PER DAY MINIMUM)

Example: Sit and Stretch, Chair Yoga, Walking Club, Bowling, Mini Golf, Toss Across

Physical programs help to reduce pain and stiffness as well as maintain or improve mobility, muscle strength, and functional ability.

Spiritual

3 PROGRAMS PER WEEK

Example: Watch Service on TV, Watch Rosary on TV, Attend Services (Post Covid), Prayer Groups, Rosary Groups, Sing Spiritual Hymns, Invite a Pastor/Priest/Rabbi in to do Services (depending on Covid), Meditation Group

Spiritual programs can influence a sense of wellbeing and also help residents discover a purpose in life.

Social

7 PROGRAMS PER WEEK

Example: Card Games, Outings (depending on Covid), Themed Events, Tea Party, Social Hour

Social programs promote socialization while developing and maintaining relationships.

Intellectual

7 PROGRAMS PER WEEK

Example: Jeopardy (jeopardylabs.com), Wheel of Fortune, Trivia, Trivia During Social Hour, Finish Lines, Poetry, Read Alouds, Crosswords, Food for Thought Discussions

Intellectual programs help residents find ways to expand knowledge and skills.

Emotional

7 PROGRAMS PER WEEK

Example: Manicures, Hand Massages, Sing-a-Longs, Pet Therapy, Reminisce, Sensory Aroma Therapy, Sensory Herb Gardens, Cooking Workshops, Musical Entertainment

Emotional activities give residents the ability to cope with stress, express emotions, and can create an overall feeling of good health and positive relationships. Sensory programs reduce agitation and induce feelings of relaxation.

Purposeful

2 PROGRAMS PER WEEK

Example: Crafts, Baking Club, Good Deeds Club: writing positive message notes for residents, making pet snacks for local shelter, doing a coat drive, making flannel tie blankets for a homeless shelter, knitting hats and mittens for a homeless shelter

Purposeful activities give residents a feeling that they have made a difference in the world in a positive way.

Engagement with Meaning for Washington Township Seniors

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