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Tips for Helping Seniors Feel Included During Holidays in Assisted Living

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For most of us, the holiday season is a joyous time where we experience shopping, arrange family get-togethers and enjoy outings with friends. However, many seniors feel lonely during this time of the year. They often feel neglected by other family members.

This holiday season, you can give the gift of your time and make every possible effort to include seniors in your holiday festivities. There are various ways to make the holidays extra special for senior loved ones in your life:


Have a Family Game Night


Make your senior loved ones feel a part of the holiday celebrations by inviting them into your home for a family evening, like game night. Family night might seem mundane to you, but for someone who spends a lot of time at home alone would certainly feel great around the energy of a family and that can easily lift the spirits of your senior loved one. You can even go for watching a holiday movie or telling entertaining stories with some warm and comforting refreshments.

Take a Drive to See Lights or Holiday Decorations


Everyone loves to see the twinkling and colorful lights around the town. Very often, seniors miss out on this fun holiday tradition, especially when they no longer drive. So, invite your senior loved ones to ride along with you as you drive through the city. After your light tour, you can stop off for a hot beverage and sweet treat.

Go To a Holiday Concert or Pageant


There are several fun concerts, pageants and plays to attend around your local community. They are great ways to spend an evening with your aging loved ones this year. Often, they are quite inexpensive and free as well. So, check out the event listings for local schools and college for some fantastic ideas.

Help Put Up Decorations for Holidays


This weekend, you can gather the family, get a tree and some decorations and help in getting the home ready for the holidays. Your senior loved one may remember homemade decorations from the time when he/she was young. You can pick up some craft books from the local library or make a quick search online to find some easy crafts that you can make together.

This holiday season, give special gifts to your loved one that truly lasts. Let the elderly know how much you love them.
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