10 Fun Filled New Year's Eve Activities For The Elderly - Serenity Senior Care

10 Fun Filled New Year's Eve Activities For The Elderly - Serenity Senior Care: Make the remaining days of the Year memorable with these fun-filled new Year's eve activities for seniors. It is a great way to make the new Year happy.

Thanksgiving

Here are suggestions for Celebrating Thanksgiving

I loved the idea of creating a small gratitude tree and then "decorate it with notes about what you are grateful for in life."

 

Halloween Activities

Here are some suggestions for
Celebrating Halloween with Seniors

The tip from this list that I liked best -- "Hollow out a pumpkin and use it as your vase" for a fall flower arrangement.

More great ideas are available here: 13 Spooktacular Halloween Activities for Seniors

I especially liked the advice to use decorated balloons for an easier, senior-friendly version of volleyball.

 

Labor Day Activities

 

ADRC offers suggestions for celebrating Labor Day with seniors here:

Labor Day Ideas for the Elderly | Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin (adrcswwi.org)

One special takeaway from this article that is easy to forget: If having a barbecue, "keep in mind an elderly adult may not be able to eat some of the food items if they are too spicy."

Senior Citizen Day is Celebrated Annually on August 21

 

I missed Senior Citizen Day this year but WATE in Knoxville did not. 

You can read their article here: Senior Citizen Day: 6 ways to celebrate

WATE suggested that we can celebrate Senior Citizens in a variety of ways. Even a simple phone call to a lonely elderly person -- especially one without access to social media -- can brighten that person's day. And you don't have to wait until next Senior Citizen Day to make a call.

Shortage of Caregivers Across the US Expected to Continue

 

The American Association of Retired Persons reports that the shortage of caregivers in nursing homes continues: How the Labor Shortage Is Affecting Nursing Home Staff (aarp.org)

Cahoon Care Associates reports that the scarcity of caregivers is expected to persist into the next decade -- both for in home care and institutions: Why is There a Caregiver Shortage? - Cahoon Care Associates

Helping the Elderly Cope with Heat

 

Super Carers <supercarers.com> reports that "elderly people are at a higher risk of developing heat exhaustion, heatstroke, or suffering from dehydration." Further, they may not be aware that they are becoming dehydrated. This article discusses what caregivers can do:

How to help your elderly loved one cope with the heat this summer - SuperCarers

Getting Ready for the Longest Day - June 21, 2022

 

From the Alzheimer's Association:

"On June 21, people from across the world will fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through a fundraising activity of their choice.

Whether you're participating at home, online or in-person, we have plenty of fun ideas to engage family and friends in The Longest Day."

The Longest Day - Help Fight Alzheimer's on June 21, 2022

Preparing for Aging in Place

 

    WebMD reports that almost 90% of seniors want to live independently, but many have not given any thought as to what needs to be done in their homes to make that possible.

    This article gives practical suggestions for preparing to age in place--

Most Want to 'Age in Place' at Home, But Many Aren't Prepared (webmd.com)

Dementia Patients Working on Farms in Holland

 

Reasons to be Cheerful reports that Holland has hundreds of "care farms" for people facing health challenges. At Boerderij Op Aarde, most of the farm workers have dementia. See the article here: 

https://reasonstobecheerful.world/netherlands-care-farms-aging-dementia-work/

February 18, 2022 is National Caregivers Day

In 2015, the third Friday in February was chosen to be National Caregivers Day by the Providers Association for Home Health & Hospice Agencies, PAHHHA. Suggestions for observing the day and other interesting info available here: 

https://nationaltoday.com/national-caregivers-day/

5 Tips from Pharmacists for Older Adults

 

Five helpful tips from pharmacists for older adults, including reducing risk of falls, from Right at Home.

5 Tips From Pharmacists for Older Adults | Right at Home Blog | In-Home Elder Care Resources