With the holiday season in full swing, now is a great time to get inspiration for fun and festive activities that you can safely share with your aging loved ones this year. Holiday traditions may look a little different this year and you may be looking for some ways to spend time with your loved ones remotely. This article will take a look at some activities for seniors, their loved ones, and caregivers that will help you make the most of the holiday season.
Virtual Holiday Get Together
While big family gatherings may not be possible for everyone this holiday season, there are still plenty of ways to have a holly-jolly time virtually with your loved ones.
- Try having a virtual tree decorating or gift wrapping get together with your family. Everyone can participate remotely and then share their final products.
- Throw a virtual ugly Christmas sweater party. This can be a great way to get everyone together via video to show off their best (or worst) holiday attire.
- Build gingerbread houses together. This can be easily accomplished via video and at the end, your family can all decide whose looks the tastiest.
More Virtual Fun
There are of course other ways to take advantage of online video calling programs to spend some time with your loved ones.
- Stream your favourite holiday movie for the whole family to watch together. Whether it's Home Alone, Christmas Vacation or The Grinch, streaming a holiday movie online is a great way to bring the family together virtually.
- Do a virtual holiday gift exchange. This can be done by sending out the gifts and having a group video chat once everyone has received them. Everyone can take turns opening them on video.
- Throw a virtual game night! From trivia, to Scattergories to Bingo there are plenty of great games that can be enjoyed over video chat this holiday season.
Social Distanced Activities
If you are able to meet with your aging loved ones in person this year, here are a few suggestions for some safely social distanced activities you can partake in. Many modern, over 55 retirement communities have safety protocols in place to allow for these types of activities.
- Take a social distanced stroll through the neighbourhood or the park. It's always nice to get outside and see the decorations on the houses.
- Do gift swap with your loved ones if possible. If you're able, it could be fun to stop by, have a little chat over coffee and exchange a gift with your loved ones.
Good Tidings
Though the holidays may look a bit different this year, there are still plenty of great ways to get together with your family, especially your aging loved ones. Whether virtually or socially distant, it is still very much possible to show your loved ones that you care.
Check out Seasons Retirement Communities to learn more about socially distance safety measures in place for the holidays.
