Holiday Activities for Seniors

This holiday season, it's important to ensure that your elderly loved one is included in the festivities. Home care providers know that, for many seniors, the holidays can be bittersweet. Eldercare professionals explain that elderly individuals may feel isolated or may become depressed due to seasonal trends and the inability to spend time with family and friends. So to keep your loved one in the holiday spirit and show your appreciation for your senior, below are some great activities that you may consider this season.

• Go caroling. If your loved one loves to sing, take a trip around the block singing their favorite holiday tunes. You can go the traditional route and knock on doors, or you can simply sing along the street for anyone who is interested in hearing. Invite family and friends to come along to make this occasion even more memorable. 
• Have family pictures taken. This is an activity that will benefit all involved. Your family members will all have beautiful portraits to display in their home. Additionally, you will have the chance to make great memories with your loved ones during the photo shoot. Make sure to frame one of the best pictures and put it under the tree for your senior. 
• Host a holiday party. Oftentimes, seniors love socializing but have a difficult time getting out and about in the cold weather. Instead, try hosting a holiday party! You can have it at your house or your senior's home, whichever works best, and can invite family and friends to come celebrate the season together. Make sure to include your senior in the planning process so that they have a hand in deciding upon the refreshments, entertainment, decorations, etc. 
• Make Christmas stockings. There are countless patterns out there for simple Christmas stockings that your family members can make. Either help your elderly loved one make them for all of their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren or have a stocking making party and invite everyone to attend! This will provide family members with a great keepsake from your senior—and will allow them to cherish this stocking for years to come. 

The holidays are a wonderful time to celebrate your love for family and friends. With these activities, your senior will certainly enjoy the season!