Crafts for Senior Citizens in Nursing Homes

Many seniors love to make things.

Many seniors residing in nursing homes enjoy crafting. They can make items for themselves or to give as gifts. The activities director can be sure that there are plenty of craft supplies on hand for this purpose.

Easy Sachets

Potpourri comes in many scents.

Creating sachets is easy, using small drawstring bags and potpourri. Seniors simply fill the bags about two-thirds full, tie them and the project is complete.

Foam Magnets

Any shapes can be used to make magnets.

Have the seniors create magnets using foam shapes, foam glue and magnets. They can glue smaller shapes onto larger shapes, then glue the magnet to the back.

Picture Frames

Wooden picture frames work well when looking to add some pizzazz.

Patients can paint picture frames easily. Gluing buttons, shells or foam shapes onto the painted frames can add a nice effect.

Seashell Ornaments

Seashells are free and easy to incorporate into crafting projects.

Using ribbon, glue and seashells, seniors can create ornaments to hang in windows, on trees or on their walls. They simply have to glue the ribbon to the back of the seashells and allow them to dry.

God's Eye

Have crafters glue two sticks together like an X. They will simply wind yarn around the X, creating a classic God's eye. The end of the yarn can be glued to the back to make it secure.

Resources

• Cool Grandma
• Crafter's Community