Crafts for assisted living residents

Discover dozens of crafts for seniors that involve activities like knitting, sewing, painting, woodworking, jewelry making, and more. Explore simple everyday crafts and get ideas for special holiday projects. Plus, learn about loads of cool crafts that are great to make with young grandchildren!

Looking for easy crafts for senior citizens? We've gone through all of our adult crafts and selected some easy crafts for seniors to make.

Senior folks like crafts that are easy to make and suitable to do with limited dexterity. Here are 49 simple crafts for older adults or those who are in nursing homes.

These easy to make fridge magnets make a great senior craft! Early to mid-stage dementia-friendly. Perfect for individuals and groups.

Create beautiful suncatchers with coloring pages and mason jar lids in this easy, DIY craft. Let the sunlight shine through with step-by-step instructions and printable coloring pages.

Button carrot craft on canvas. Fun craft I'm doing this month at several senior centers.

Senior center door sign

Learn a new skill, expand your creativity, and create something truly unique by tackling one of these simple crafts for seniors.