Senior STEAM Activities for Seniors

Senior Tech Enrichment

Explore the technology for older adults that we’ve invested in to help seniors engage in activities for seniors. Our senior STEAM programs encourage them to learn, explore, and enjoy a variety of tech platforms through games and hands-on lessons.

STEAM Awareness

Engaging, collaborative activities for seniors that incorporate hands-on STEAM experiences, blending learning, community building, and enjoyment. Our senior STEAM programs are open to all groups eager to explore technology for older adults and get a taste of the exciting world of STEAM.

Workshops, Events, Clubs tailored for independent seniors offer a variety of activities for seniors, featuring theme-based STEAM workshops. These senior STEAM programs are suitable for small groups of 10-20, integrating technology for older adults in a fun and engaging way.

A variety of activities for seniors includes hands-on STEAM lessons that are theme-based and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of residents in assisted living communities, incorporating technology for older adults.

Active Play

Engage in activities for seniors that foster community, connection, and self-esteem for individuals with high-functioning memory, while adapting for those with lower-functioning memory. Enjoy options like LEGO play, playdough, and senior STEAM programs, as well as incorporating technology for older adults through various creative activities.

Outside Resources

Explore additional ideas to help build your programs, including various activities for seniors. These 1000+ lessons can be easily modified to fit any group, whether you're focusing on senior STEAM programs or incorporating technology for older adults.

Video and Activity

STEAM Cards are letter-sized, front-to-back cards featuring 30-minute activities for seniors, making them ideal for life enrichment leaders. While some of these activities for seniors require more material prep than others, the format is designed around a video related to senior STEAM programs, complemented by 1-2 hands-on activities that incorporate technology for older adults.

Overview

Engaging activities for seniors that promote hands-on learning experiences, bringing together senior citizens and younger generations. These senior STEAM programs foster cross-age collaboration and knowledge sharing, particularly in the realm of technology for older adults.

Creating low-tech makerspaces in nursing homes or assisted living communities can greatly enhance seniors' quality of life. These spaces provide a sense of achievement through various activities for seniors, boosting self-esteem and confidence. Engaging in new activities not only brings joy but may also inspire seniors to explore senior STEAM programs and discover new hobbies, while incorporating technology for older adults.

September is Grandparents Month, a time to celebrate spending time with each other! How? Express your love for your grandparents, grandfriends, or grandchildren by engaging in various activities for seniors or doing something special for them! Create a legacy of fun memories to be passed on. You can also explore senior STEAM programs or discover technology for older adults to enhance your time together. Find a whole list of activities for the month, including external events.

Part of creating a legacy is understanding where we come from. Discover information about our Legacy in Stories Project, which includes engaging activities for seniors. Use the format to build your own life stories programs, and consider incorporating senior STEAM programs to enrich the experience! Please cite us in any work that involves technology for older adults.

The Stories in STEAM program focuses on activities for seniors in memory care. We harness the power of reading picture books combined with hands-on learning to create meaningful experiences that stimulate cognitive function, support emotional well-being, improve physical coordination, and foster social connections, all while integrating technology for older adults into our senior STEAM programs.