Scrapbooking For Seniors

Along with reminiscing activities and other activities that get seniors talking about their lives, this is the perfect way to get them interested in something and to keep their minds sharp. Not only is this an idea that they can work on to have something special to do, it can also be something they can do with their family. This activity can be something that is an ongoing project that they work on in their own time by themselves, or when their friends and family are visiting. Each person visiting can contribute something to the scrapbook. Grandchildren can be especially helpful and encouraging when it comes to putting the              scrapbook pages together. 

Once or twice a month have a follow up activity where seniors discuss their scrapbooks to show and tell what they have done up to that point. During this activity, they can share ideas just like any other scrap-booking group does. When a scrapbook is completed,  offer them the chance to start another one if they would like to. 

This is a good activity to keep seniors motivated. It is also something that can encourage inter-generational contact.