Enjoying the holiday season is an important part of the year for many people and the same goes for seniors. If you are looking for ways to celebrate holidays in a senior home, here are some easy tips.
Planning to celebrate the holidays in an assisted living facility?
It can still be a lot of fun. Generally, these retirement communities decorate the facility for the holiday season. Many serve some special, holiday-themed meals too. However, it is your responsibility to ensure that your seniors are enjoying the festive season.
There is a lot you can do for them. Ranging from hosting some special events and activities like movie nights and craft time to some musical performances. Below are some ideas of ways to celebrate the holidays at an assisted living facility.
Visit Them Frequently: During the holiday season, gifts can play to be an important part. But the most important gift you can give is your time. This season make more time for your loved ones. Visit as often as you can and invite others to join you. It will be great to cherish the time you have together.
Decorate Together: Facilities will do their part and will decorate the assisted living homes as per their budget. But why not make your loved one’s apartment full of holiday cheer. You can indulge in some handcrafted decorations, get them involved in making and then decorate their rooms. You can use lights, garland, and most important bring a little Christmas tree to put on a festive mood.
Cook Some Cookies: Just like decoration, you can try baking some cookies together. Of course, you need to seek permission from the authorities in living homes. This can be really fun and you will have fresh cookies to enjoy in the end!
Music Is Must: Every celebration is incomplete without music. So, don’t forget to put on their favorite music and see their face light up. You can also arrange some live performances for them inside the communities.
This holiday season make it wonderful for the residents and help them enjoy the holidays to the fullest. Happy holidays!
Planning to celebrate the holidays in an assisted living facility?
It can still be a lot of fun. Generally, these retirement communities decorate the facility for the holiday season. Many serve some special, holiday-themed meals too. However, it is your responsibility to ensure that your seniors are enjoying the festive season.
There is a lot you can do for them. Ranging from hosting some special events and activities like movie nights and craft time to some musical performances. Below are some ideas of ways to celebrate the holidays at an assisted living facility.
Visit Them Frequently: During the holiday season, gifts can play to be an important part. But the most important gift you can give is your time. This season make more time for your loved ones. Visit as often as you can and invite others to join you. It will be great to cherish the time you have together.
Decorate Together: Facilities will do their part and will decorate the assisted living homes as per their budget. But why not make your loved one’s apartment full of holiday cheer. You can indulge in some handcrafted decorations, get them involved in making and then decorate their rooms. You can use lights, garland, and most important bring a little Christmas tree to put on a festive mood.
Cook Some Cookies: Just like decoration, you can try baking some cookies together. Of course, you need to seek permission from the authorities in living homes. This can be really fun and you will have fresh cookies to enjoy in the end!
Music Is Must: Every celebration is incomplete without music. So, don’t forget to put on their favorite music and see their face light up. You can also arrange some live performances for them inside the communities.
This holiday season make it wonderful for the residents and help them enjoy the holidays to the fullest. Happy holidays!
