Christmas time is here, and friends and family are near! The holidays are the perfect time to include older loved ones in holiday-themed activities. Group activities provide a great way for your senior relatives to socialize, which can reduce senior isolation and loneliness that can occur during the winter months. Whether it’s helping plan Christmas dinner or making cute crafts just for fun, your loved one will enjoy participating. You might be wondering what fun things you can do to have a holly jolly Christmas. Here are several ideas to consider:
1. Play board games, card games, or bingo.
2. Bake holiday treats.
3. Snuggle up on the couch and watch classic Christmas movies.
4. Make gift wrapping fun by doing it together.
5. Take a walk or drive around the neighborhood to see Christmas lights.
6. Attend a local school’s Christmas play.
7. Decorate the house and the Christmas tree.
8. Sing or listen to your favorite Christmas carols.
9. Have some fun with holiday crafts.
10. Prepare your favorite holiday meals together.
11. Break out the family photo album or watch old family videos.
12. Enjoy a holiday music concert or ballet at your local performing arts center.
13. Discuss and shop for holiday gifts for other family members.
14. Volunteer at your local church, food bank, or community center.
Whatever you do, don’t forget to have fun! Your loved one will appreciate you spending quality time with them. Make the most of every moment this holiday season. The holidays are a special time here at Evergreen Senior Living of Chillicothe. Schedule a tour today to see how we deck our halls!
