This Holiday Season, Keep Seniors Smiling With Different Activities

The holiday season means unlimited joy, comfort, and food! There’s no surprise in the fact that everyone waits for the entire year for the holiday season to arrive. The warmth of the family, the shared laughter, and cozy snuggles make up for a memorable holiday season.?

The sheer excitement of it all is never-ending. Seniors, more than any other age group, look forward to these special times. However, this joyous time of the year comes with responsibilities and obligations that seniors must remember to take care of first before they enjoy themselves. Try these following activities to enhance their quality of life and prepare them for an unforgettable holiday season.

Bring in the Holiday Spirit

For seniors, the feeling of this season is hard to forget. As they age, some seniors miss out on holiday celebrations because they grow less mobile and healthy. Don't let these seniors be left out this holiday season, and allow them to remember these good parts of a holiday season. This will be their moment to shine!

Their health might not allow them to go out and about, but a positive way to kick off the season is to bring the holiday spirit home. You can bring gifts, decoration items, food, and remember these good parts of a holiday season. If all the family members are together, plan for a bake session where the kids and elders can spend quality time baking and cooking.

?Other ways to revitalize the holiday spirit are:

● Participating in family holiday traditions

● Making and wrapping homemade presents

● Sitting down for a trip down the memory lane

● Watching favorite holiday movies

?Simplify Everything

Having a good time doesn’t have to mean spending a lot of time cleaning and packing afterward. This holiday season, go minimal. The kitchen seems to be the most popular room during the holidays, so this year why not leave it by buying fewer food items or just focusing on one or two things they like. This way, you will avoid overstocking the kitchen and creating an extra burden when cleaning after the holidays.?

In addition to this, family caregivers can try to keep their day and routine simple and easy, plan the things that are easy for them to do and manage. Distribute activities across various days and let them enjoy each day meaningfully.?

You can also start by baking a mouth-watering pumpkin pie to serenade their taste buds, then set up a beverage station for a steaming mug of hot chocolate and move on to hosting a bingo night to have the family come together, clapping and shouting as they reach for their winning card. With smart and simple planning, seniors can enjoy the season to the fullest.?

?Plan Bonfires and Trivia

Another exciting way to pass on the holiday vibes is a fun time by the fire. If going out is possible, take them out for a bonfire at a camping place with the family, some board games, marshmallows, and quilts. Everyone can sit down for stories, games, and quality time. If going out is not an option due to their physical conditions, gather around the fireplace in the house and get started on a trivia night with puzzle games, crosswords, and more!?

Participate in Competitions

The fun doubles with a good dose of healthy competition. If the elders are up for it, plan a cooking/decorating/baking competition among kids, seniors, and young adults of the family. The winner gets a special present! This will add to the fun, and you'll be able to appreciate everyone's handmade items.?

Call in Santa!

Who doesn’t love Santa? Treat the seniors to a Santa visit and some lovely gifts. This will cheer them up undoubtedly! Arrange for a photo session inside or outside the home and have a cup of hot chocolate with Santa as he distributes the presents.?

To make it fun, gather around children and local families from the neighborhood for a wonderful time with Santa. Add games and food for a complete celebration.

Share New Year’s Resolutions

Stay in the holiday spirit with a good old-fashioned family party. When December comes to a close, everyone will be overflowing with goals and ideas for the upcoming year. Asking seniors to think about what they do not want to see again in the new year will prompt conversations about the past year and help them reflect on it as a whole. You can keep things touching and sweet by asking seniors and their family members to share their goals and plans for the upcoming year and how they plan to spend the next year more productively. This activity will boost seniors’ confidence and inspire them to do something out of their comfort zones.?

You can also arrange a virtual session for everyone’s convenience and throw in some fun games to make it enjoyable. For starters, everyone can write their resolutions on a page or a document, and then the seniors can guess who wrote what.

To wrap it up…

Even if they are hesitant to show it, seniors are likely to be more than excited for the holiday season. Don’t let them miss out on the festive spirit because of illness or age. Instead, bring joy everywhere you go with the activities mentioned above. What’s important is that they have a good time full of memories, laughter, and comfort.?

Try out these activities and enjoy them to the fullest while taking care of your and seniors’ health. Wishing everyone a superb holiday season!