Additional Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Assited Living Facilities

Additional Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Assisted Living Facilities

The holiday season brings joy and warmth amidst the colder and darker days. The happiest day on earth is a perfect time to celebrate with loved ones, including those in assisted living facilities. The new living situation should not hinder celebrating a fun and meaningful holiday. With careful planning, holiday celebrations in assisted care facilities can still be as festive and joyful as your past celebrations.

Festive decorating and entertainment ideas

One of the best ways to celebrate the holidays is to make your personal space homey. Personalize your holiday decorations; this private space should reflect who you are. Decorating your room or apartment for the holidays can boost your mood and make you feel relaxed.

However, the holiday is about transforming your private space and the entire facility to spread the holiday cheer. By organizing Holiday Decoration Day, residents can participate and engage. Decorating the common areas with holiday decorations creates a warm and festive atmosphere, fostering creativity and engagement.

Add themed decorations, such as red and green for traditional Christmas colors, snowflake-shaped lights, a silver and white wreath, or a snow globe for a winter wonderland theme. Since the holiday season only lasts a short time, choosing decorations that are easy to keep and organize to avoid stress is best. Lastly, select safe decorations to avoid hazards and other risks.

Host singing and live musical performances in assisted living. Holiday music does not only evoke feelings, but music is a powerful mood enhancer. Popular holiday tunes can add a touch of excitement, making the celebration extra vibrant.

Prepare a holiday menu that caters to residents’ diverse tastes and unique needs. Feature traditional dishes to familiarize residents. Encourage families to bring family recipes that provide nostalgia, reduce feelings of loneliness, and foster conversation.

Activities that engage residents and families

Activities involving families and residents provide entertainment and socialization opportunities to strengthen family bonds and connections.

These suggestions for assisted living activities will never go out of style.

  • Decorate together to your taste to make the atmosphere more festive
  • Wrap holiday presents with the rest of the family
  • Prepare family dishes or treats to create magic in the kitchen. Gather your family together and recreate recipes passed down to generations. Or create new tastes that you can share with residents, caregivers, and staff.
  • Holiday-themed movie or game night: board games, trivia, card games, or puzzles
  • Storytelling night around the fireplace is an opportunity to share family holiday traditions.
  • Gift exchange day among family and residents would be fun and brighten everyone’s day. Or why not secretly send gifts to your loved ones?
  • There is no better way to celebrate the holidays than singing and dancing. Dance to famous holiday tunes or sing your heart out to spread joy.
  • Go out with your loved ones for a holiday lunch or dinner. For a change of scenery, visit holiday bazaars and parades.

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