Designed for Senior Living Communities

A Free, Reliable Group Activity Your Residents Will Actually Enjoy

Art for Grandma is a simple, structured program for retirement homes that residents enjoy and return to — with minimal work required from staff.

A dependable activity you can confidently put on your calendar.

Free to run Easy to introduce No setup required

Older adults participating in a group activity

What You'll Notice When You Run This Program

Consistently works

A dependable activity you can schedule with confidence — not hit-or-miss.

Completely free

No program fees, approvals, or purchasing process required.

Easy for staff

Simple format that fits into your existing schedule — no extra planning required.

Engaging for residents

A structured activity residents enjoy and return to regularly.

Works across ability levels

Designed for participation across a wide range of residents.

What Art for Grandma Looks Like in a Facility

Art for Grandma is a guided, repeatable group activity that facilities can offer as part of regular programming. Residents participate together in a format that is simple, engaging, and easy to facilitate.

  • Structured group participation
  • Repeatable sessions
  • Simple facilitation
  • Designed for regular programming
  • Enjoyable and purposeful

How It Works

1

Introduce the program

We walk you through the format and help you get started.

2

Run sessions with residents

The activity fits into your existing programming with minimal friction.

3

Build a repeatable routine

If it’s a fit, it can become a reliable part of your calendar.

Why Residents Enjoy It

Residents respond warmly to Art for Grandma because it offers more than just a task — it provides a sense of connection and a clear, understandable framework for participation. It's a gentle way to engage that feels both familiar and deeply rewarding.

Clear structure
Social participation
Sense of purpose
Familiar, repeatable format
Approachable for different ability levels
Seniors participating in a group art activity
Quality art supplies and colored pencils
Beautifully landscaped garden at a senior living community
A bright and airy activity room in a retirement community

Simple for Staff. Positive for Residents.

No special expertise required

Anyone on your staff can facilitate these sessions with ease.

No complicated onboarding

Get started in days, not weeks. We provide everything you need.

Can start small

Begin with a single floor or a small group to see how it works.

Designed for your routine

Fits perfectly into existing morning or afternoon activity blocks.

"Easy to evaluate whether it fits your community without a long-term commitment up front."

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free?

Yes. The program is free for participating facilities. There are no registration fees or hidden costs.

Who is it for?

Retirement homes, assisted living communities, and other senior living facilities looking for meaningful group programming.

Does this require special training?

No. The program is designed to be simple to introduce and easy to run. We provides all the guidance your staff needs to get started.

Will it fit into our existing activity schedule?

Yes. It is meant to work within normal programming, not create an additional burden for your team.

Can we start small?

Absolutely. Most facilities begin with a single small group and expand if it becomes a favorite among residents.

What happens after we reach out?

We’ll walk you through the program, answer any questions you have, and help you decide whether it makes sense for your community.

See If It’s a Fit for Your Facility

We’d be happy to walk you through the program and show you how it could work for your residents.

No commitment required. We're here to answer your questions.