Activity Ideas for Senior Citizens This Holiday Season

 
Senior Holidays
Senior Man Enjoying Christmas


The holiday season is a time for fun and enjoyment. However, when it comes to seniors, you have to be bit careful. We have listed some activities that are safe for seniors!

With the holiday season coming soon, you might have made your plans already. It is a great time to celebrate and have fun with family.

But have you planned something fun for your seniors?

Do you want to have something special for them this holiday season? Below you will find some practical and simple solutions to surprise them.

Host Christmas Party


There could be nothing better than hosting a Christmas party or luncheon for your seniors. You can plan some festive holiday dishes like turkey or ham with all the trimmings. And don’t forget to serve some nice desserts. To boost the party mood, you can play holiday music and allow people to talk, laugh, and bond together.

You can also ask a local school or religious group to have kids come to the senior and sing carols for them. What about setting up some fun card or board games? Your seniors will enjoy playing these after lunch. It will help seniors interact with one another and come together.


Have Some Interactive Events


To lift the Christmas spirit you can host a day of group arts and crafts. With seniors and kids together, you can get them involved in different activities like painting, drawing, or simply making a collage.

Or try some cooking sessions together. You can bake some fresh and healthy cookies. Or try making cakes and puddings for the holiday season.



Holiday Bingo


Many senior citizens love bingo. So why not host a holiday gift bingo party?

Running short on budget? You can wrap some small and inexpensive items to be handed out as prizes for winning bingo. The best thing you can do for your elderly would be hosting this game for free for their friends. It is always fun to have the bingo caller dress as Santa Claus and let him hand out the gifts after each winning game of bingo.


Plan For Decorations


Almost everyone loves to decorate for the holidays. Try having the whole family get together and make handmade holiday decorations. It could be anything from paper lanterns to Christmas tree decorations. This is always a fun-filled activity.

This holiday season don’t let your seniors be alone. Try out these holiday activities and lift their spirits and build stronger relationships. Happy Holidays in advance!

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