How to Use Grandbox Pilot Boxes in Recreational Activities and Occupational Therapy
Description:
Discover how to integrate Grandbox’s free pilot gift boxes into recreational activities and occupational therapy sessions for seniors. An emotional and functional tool to enrich daily life in senior living communities.
One box, many therapeutic possibilities
Grandbox’s gift boxes for seniors are more than just presents; they are an opportunity to spark connection, memory, and joy within senior communities.
When a facility accepts a free pilot box, they receive a carefully curated package filled with items that awaken the senses and encourage interaction. For any activity coordinator or occupational therapist, that’s an incredibly valuable resource.
Ideas for using Grandbox in your facility’s daily activities
1. Sensory memory workshop
Many items included in the box such as scents, textures, snacks, or nostalgic photos can trigger personal memories. A suggested activity:
Show each item from the box; Invite residents to share what it reminds them of; Wrap up with a group discussion.
“This soap reminds me of the one my mother used when I was little.” That kind of memory opens the door to powerful therapeutic moments
2. Letters that connect generations
The boxes often include a letter from a beloved relative. If a resident doesn’t have one, Grandbox can provide a personalized note.
Suggested activity: Read the letter aloud. Invite the resident to write a reply by hand. If possible, help them make a video call.
This becomes an opportunity for both cognitive stimulation and emotional connection.
3. Community gratitude corner
Create a small space in the common room where residents can display their favorite items from the box, along with a thank you note or drawing.
This activity: Reinforces self-esteem. Encourages conversation between residents. Helps those without close family feel part of something shared.
A valuable tool for your staff too
Gift boxes for seniors in assisted living also support your caregiving team. Pilot boxes help staff members
Start more meaningful conversations. Discover personal interests of each resident. Create a more emotionally enriched environment.
And if it’s free? Even bette
Grandbox offers gift boxes for senior living communities completely free, with no commitment and no automatic renewals.
The goal is simple: to let you and your team experience the impact firsthand before considering a long-term collaboration.
Caring also means surprising
We know that days in a senior care community can sometimes feel repetitive.
A surprise box is a breath of fresh air.
It’s a way of saying: “We’re thinking of you, even from afar.”
How to request your pilot box
We only need a few details about your center. The Grandbox team takes care of the rest.