RESOURCE LIBRARY



In General there aren't evening activities in these facilities. Volunteering during these hours would be welcomed. Some great options could be an evening bible study or a book reading. Finding resources for these types of activities may seem tedious and that is why I am sharing these lists.



Bible Studies:

Bible studies need to be simple one day studies. 


SPIRITUAL ELDERCARE - I highly recommend this site. There are printable PDF lessons specifically created for dementia right there ready to be used for free. Lessons come with discussion points and at times even props for demonstrations.

https://spiritualeldercare.com/church-services/bible-studies/



Reformed Worship fosters worship that is biblically rooted, spiritually vibrant, and responsive to the needs of congregations around the world.

https://www.reformedworship.org/resource/church-nursing-homes


Story Reading:

CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL - Chicken Soup For the Soul has many amazing uplifting short story reads for free from there site. These stories are a great option because they are the perfect length for a reading in a short period of time, they are uplifting and appropriate for any age. 

https://www.chickensoup.com/stories



CELEBRATION MAGAZINE - Celebrating Life after 60. Free short stories for readings with seniors.

https://www.celebrationmagazine.com/short-stories-for-seniors




STORY CREATION ACTIVITY: I have done these activity with the residents at times. I would kick it off with something like "I went on a vacation and I went to...

1. Group & Interactive Activities
  • Story Circle / "What Happened Next?": A great communal activity for a whiteboard or discussion circle. Start with a fun prompt (e.g., "I walked into the kitchen and found...") and have each senior take turns adding one sentence or idea to build an imaginative plot. 
  • "Story in a Box": Fill a bag or box with random objects—like a shell, a vintage key, or a plastic toy. Pass it around, and ask participants to pull an item out and weave it into a spontaneous story
  • "Fill in the blank Stories" - Kids activities tend to be simpler for seniors, especially those with dementia. they are enjoyable and less intemidating. This is one I have used with residents.    https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/games/funny-fill-in  and   https://thewordfinder.com/wordlibs/