National Assisted Living Week 2025: Ageless Adventures
National Assisted Living Week takes place September 7-13, and it serves as a unique opportunity for all of us to recognize the important role that senior living communities can play in enriching the lives of our seniors. This year’s theme is Ageless Adventure, and we are excited to explore!
Ageless Adventures are all about reminding assisted living staff, communities, residents, and families, that the journey never stops, and that there’s no age limit to adventure!
Looking for ways to celebrate National Assisted Living Week? The National Center for Assisted Living has put together a thorough planning guide with lots of ideas to enhance your Ageless Adventure plans. Here are a few of our favorite excerpts from the guide:
Host a passport adventure lunch series that includes outings to restaurants featuring different world cuisines (e.g., French, Thai, Chinese). After each lunch, residents can present their “passports” for a special stamp.
Take a field trip into the community. Try a new ice cream shop or see a show at the local community theater.
Take a behind-the-scenes tour. Visit places like a local TV/radio station, theater, or farm – local places most people never see from the inside – and arrange for a tour.4
Explore U.S. national parks through immersive videos. Invite a local park ranger in or encourage residents to talk about parks they have visited. Pass out protein bars, water bottles, and gorp/trail mix.
Learn about the different cultures of staff and residents. Where were they born? What are their traditions and customs? Host an event to learn more about each other.
Host a creative writing group. Have residents write about what adventure they want to take, where they would go, and what they would do. Invite them to share with the group, and display their stories in a public space for everyone to enjoy.
For more inspiration for your Ageless Adventures, be sure to visit the National Center for Assisted Living’s resource page, which can be found here.