CrosswordPuzzleA Day in the Life....at Seniors Life Enhancement Centres

  • 8:00 - 9:30 am: Arrival, coffee and tea, small group chat, newspapers
  • 9:30 - 10:00 am: Tabletop activities, one-to-ones, board games and word searches
  • 10:00 - 10:30 am: Morning discussion, current events, theme topics and trivia
  • 10:30 - 11:30 am: Choice of activites (i.es. board games, physical games, arts and crafts)
  • 11:30 - 12:30 pm: Exercise and indoor walking program
  • 12:30 pm: Lunch, followed by dessert, tea and coffee
  • 1:30 - 2:30 pm: Choice of afternoon activities: small and large group programs (i.e. baking, trivia)
  • 2:30 - 3:00 pm: Afternoon snack and social
  • 3:00 - 4:30 pm: Small or large group program (i.e. bingo, cards)
  • 4:30 - 5:30 pm: Individualized programs (i.e. word search, puzzles)

Activities

Senior Life Enhancement Centres offer therapeutic programs designed to meet the primary needs of the individual client.  Activities are grouped into five primary categories:

  • Physical
  • Intellectual
  • Emotional
  • Social
  • Spiritual

Programs that use movement, coordination, strength, balance and endurance

  • Dancing
  • Home Support Exercisebaseball
  • S.T.E.P.S. exercise program
  • Bowling, Bocce and other Physical Games
  • Walking and restorative walking
  • Restorative Care Excercises

CrosswordPuzzlePrograms that encourage abstract thinking, problem solving, strategy, sequencing and organizations

  • Trivia
  • Word games
  • Board games
  • Dice games
  • Puzzles
  • Special interest presentation
  • In-service
  • Travelogues and biographies

Dog2Programs that evoke feelng, promote a sense of well being and meaning.

  • Art and crafts
  • Intergenerational
  • Horticulture
  • Helping hands
  • Men's groups
  • Beauty clubs
  • Music programs
  • One to one programs
  • Reminiscing
  • Pet therapy
  • Sensory programs

ElvisPrograms that promote interaction, conversations, verbal exchanges and a sense of belonging:

  • Outings
  • Games
  • Special events
  • Team challenges
  • Discussion groups
  • Meals and snacks

FriendsPrograms that evoke feelings and meaning that are religious or spiritual in nature

  • Activities for the soul
  • Music programs
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul