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Programming guides, activity ideas, dementia care resources, tools, and more — curated for senior living enrichment professionals. Most resources are free for IMAGINE members.
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Monthly Activity Calendar Template
A fully editable monthly programming calendar template with sections for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Includes suggested themes and scheduling tips.
Available nowDementia-Friendly Activity Planning Guide
A comprehensive guide to designing meaningful activities for residents with dementia — covering sensory engagement, validation techniques, and stage-appropriate programming.
Available nowIntroduction to Person-Centered Programming
A 45-minute video lesson introducing the principles of person-centered care and how to apply them to daily enrichment programming in any senior living setting.
Join free to accessMemory Care Programming Masterclass
A 3-part video series diving deep into memory care programming — covering behavioral approaches, communication strategies, and building a dementia-inclusive culture.
Purchase to accessMonthly Activity Calendar Template
A fully editable monthly programming calendar template with sections for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Includes suggested themes and scheduling tips.
Dementia-Friendly Activity Planning Guide
A comprehensive guide to designing meaningful activities for residents with dementia — covering sensory engagement, validation techniques, and stage-appropriate programming.
50 Low-Cost Activity Ideas for Any Setting
A curated list of 50 budget-friendly activity ideas that work across independent living, assisted living, and memory care — with supply lists and facilitation tips.
Resident Interest Survey & Analysis Worksheet
A printable resident interest survey plus a companion worksheet to help you analyze results and build a programming calendar that reflects your community's actual preferences.
Introduction to Person-Centered Programming
A 45-minute video lesson introducing the principles of person-centered care and how to apply them to daily enrichment programming in any senior living setting.
Sensory Engagement for Late-Stage Dementia
A recorded webinar exploring sensory-based activities for residents in late-stage dementia — including touch, sound, scent, and visual stimulation techniques.
Annual Programming Budget Planner
An interactive worksheet to help you plan, track, and justify your annual activity budget — with per-resident cost calculations and a template for administrator presentations.
Evidence-Based Programming: A Research Overview
A curated summary of current research on the impact of meaningful engagement on senior wellbeing — with citations and practical takeaways for programming professionals.
Memory Care Programming Masterclass
A 3-part video series diving deep into memory care programming — covering behavioral approaches, communication strategies, and building a dementia-inclusive culture.
Intergenerational Programming Toolkit
A complete toolkit for designing and running intergenerational programs — including activity scripts, partnership guides for local schools, and evaluation forms.
Activity Documentation & Compliance Cheat Sheet
A quick-reference guide to documentation requirements for activity programs — covering what to track, how to write meaningful notes, and common compliance pitfalls.
Resident Engagement Tracker
A simple spreadsheet tool to track individual resident participation, preferences, and engagement levels over time — useful for care planning and family conversations.
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