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What kind of activities could I organise for elderly people?

I’ve been put in charge with organising activities for about 40 elderly people at a home. I have a few ideas like bingo, taking them on walks, shopping and board games etc. Just wondering if these are ok and what other kind of thing should I do?
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What are good ideas to help elderly parents easily operate a front door lock?

I am looking for good ideas about how to better help elderly parents open the front door. Regular keyed locks are often hard to manipulate. Any ideas about other access control solutions?

Can a pensioner from a european country claim a state pension from the UK?

If the pensioner has never worked in the uk and has only visited for a few months at a time since retiring, would they be entitled?

How do I start building my references working with the elderly?

Im a 43 year old single mother that has been working with kids all my life. I want to start being a caregiver/companion for the elderly but I havent any expereince with that age group? I see ads in the paper, but they want experienced people. Im thinking of working in a nursing [...]

How can i start a charity for the elderly in my local area?

I need help and support as i want to raise money and hopefully set up a charity to help the elderly people in my local area.

Foods and natural vitamins to strengthen heart and lungs of elderly patients?

Are there any foods which have special vitamins or attributes to help people with COPD and CHF? Apparently there are millions of elderly people in the USA which suffer from either or both these. I have heard of Omega occurring naturally in fish, but COPD/CHF people have a lot of problems, such as getting too [...]

How do make a cheap smoke shelter for elderly, and employees?

I live in an assisted living facility. We stay 25 feet from the building, but the weather is very hard on the elderly and the employees. I have a car, so I use my car, but not everyone will fit in my car nor do they want to sit in my car. [...]

How can I market myself to find work helping elderly and disabled persons?

I have recently moved to a reasonably small town. I moved here with my Fiance for his job. However, there is no work in my field. The only thing here for me is retail and that is a long shot to say the least.
I have come up with an idea that I could help [...]

What should be the penalty for spitting on a pensioner and their dog?

Assume there is irrefutable evidence of the offence. Clear video footage, for example. It’s a deliberate act. maliciously executed, without provocation.
Within the hypothesis, ANY punishment, including capital, is available.