Free Entertainment For Elderly

[san070160]

I recently started a wondeerful job as an Activities Co-ordinator in a Residential Care Home. I arrange various activities for the Residents, but sometimes it rings the changes to get "outside entertainment". I do have a small budget for such things, but I was womdering if anyone out there could suggest some "value for money", or better still, free entertainment for my lovely Residents. They are aged 70 - 100 and they like to have a good time. We are in the Bradford area in West Yorkshire. A suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks.

[marval]

There might be some ideas here.

http://www.elderlyactivities.co.uk/

[albaqwerty]

Probably been mentioned or covered in marval's link, how about someone coming along with a slide show , showing how the town/villages looked from years gone by?
Also,, a food themed thingy from what was popular 50 years or so ago?
(Don't forget the sweets!)

[Hymie]

Technically you will be breaking the copyright conditions of the DVD by showing to a group of residents, but you are unlikely to get a visit from some enforcement authority. However, those in charge of the facility (housing association) are likely to take a dim view of such activity, since they could be held liable if it could be shown that they knew of the activity and did nothing to stop it.

Sorry to be such a party-pooper, on what is a good idea.

[JoolsTwo]

I used to belong to an Amateur Drama Group and we used to invite the local OAP's to the Dress Rehearsal. They loved it and some of the comments they made during and after really helped us too.

[hc4361]

Hymie, most residential home have a PVS licence.

[hc4361]

Girl Guides will probably do a sing a long.

[boingo]

Could you organise a craft day? Anything from painting to Plasticine? It may sound childish but we do this sometimes at family do's and it is the adults who end up leaving the table last!

[saxy_jag]

If you have enough space, consider a local concert band. Most are only too glad of the chance to play. Do be warned though - they're often quite loud and have on average 20-30 players, so it's not exactly a lounge entertainment.