December Holiday Activities for Seniors

 

A Place for Mom has more than 35 suggestions for activities for seniors in December. Included are ideas for those living alone, with family, or in senior living. 

See the list here: (2) New Messages! (aplaceformom.com)

Thanksgiving Activities for Seniors

 Gathered Again has compiled a list of 10 Thanksgiving activities for seniors and those with Alzheimer's or dementia. Included are free downloads of games and coloring pages. 

Find the list here:
 10 Thanksgiving Activities for Seniors to Enjoy (And FREE Printables!) (gatheredagain.com)

Fun Halloween Activities for Seniors

Dementia Who! ( Home - DementiaWho! ) created a list of 10 Halloween Activities for seniors and those with dementia -- complete with detailed instructions for their caregivers.

Ideas range from no-carving pumpkin decorating to Halloween wordsearching to cupcake decorating. 

Find the list here: 10 Fun Halloween Activities for Dementia, Seniors & the Elderly - DementiaWho!

Autumn Fun for Seniors

Graying with Grace has 30 suggestions for autumn activities for seniors:

Enjoy the Fall Season: 30 Fun Activity Ideas for Seniors (grayingwithgrace.com)

 

Labor Day Activities for Seniors

 

The Gables on Pelham has a variety of suggestions for Labor Day activities for the elderly--

Labor Day Activities for Seniors - The Gables on Pelham

Encourage Seniors to Stay Active

 

Hot Weather Safety

 

Hot weather can be dangerous for anyone but especially for the elderly. Here is safety advice from the National Institue on Aging - nih.gov

Hot Weather Safety for Older Adults | National Institute on Aging (nih.gov)

16 WAYS TO ADAPT 4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS by Daily Caregiving

 

Whether your seniors like to stay in or go out, Daily Caring-- DailyCaring.com --has suggestions for Independence Day Activities --   16 Ways to Adapt 4th of July Activities for Seniors – DailyCaring

Preparing for the Longest Day - June 21, 2023

From the Alzheimer's Association:

"The Longest Day is the day with the most light — the summer solstice. On June 21, thousands of participants from across the world come together to fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through an activity of their choice. Together, they use their creativity and passion to raise funds and awareness for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association."

2023 The Longest Day: About The Longest Day | About The Longest Day 2023| Alzheimer's Association

Caregivers need to take care of themselves

 

Caregivers -- Please take care of yourselves

 

St. Patrick's Day Ideas

Here are fun, festive St. Patrick's Day suggestions for seniors:

Games and contests: 10 Senior Community Activity Ideas: St. Patrick's Day Edition (linkedin.com)

A variety of activities: 8 Fun St. Patrick's Day Activities for Seniors - Oakmont Senior Living

Craft ideas: 20 Easy & Exciting St. Patrick's Day Crafts For Seniors! (loaids.com) 

Sharpening Memory in Late Adulthood: 10 Fun Strategies

Sharpening Memory in Late Adulthood: 10 Fun Strategies: If you know is struggling with their memories, here are ten fun strategies that will help in sharpening memory in late adulthood.

Martin Luther King Day