Social distancing is making it tough to celebrate special moments with loved ones. We are encouraging families to stay socially distant but emotionally close! In this spirit, we have put together ideas for celebrating Easter while we remain in our separate homes. Live stream your Easter egg hunt Work on creating Easter baskets while video [...]
The holidays keep seniors busy, and the drop off of time with family can feel sad. Once the holidays are over, seniors can fall back into regular patterns. To keep spirits high, create a plan to stay active! A schedule that includes physical activity, time with others and organization gives seniors purpose. Schedule a dinner [...]
It can seem like elderly loved ones have everything! What do you get someone that has lived through so many decades? Rather than giving a senior more nick-knacks, we encourage families to give gifts the offer time together, time with others, and reasons to get out of the house! Gift Cards The majority of seniors [...]
Are you visiting a senior loved one over Christmas and New Year's Eve? From complicated family dynamics to your loved one's health issues, visiting a senior loved one can be stressful. We put together ten things to remember when visiting an elderly loved one during the holiday season. Depression is common during the holidays Do [...]
The holidays can leave seniors feeling alone or sad. While many of us hustle and bustle around, seniors are often dealing with the memories of holidays past with loved ones that are no longer around. We encourage families to spend Thanksgiving connecting on a deeper level with their senior loved one. Do not let your [...]
In Florida, we don't have a traditional autumn or winter, but there are still steps seniors should take to prep for the season. Fall Proof Your Home Family members are very busy during the holidays. If you expect to be spending time alone or expect an elderly loved one to spend time alone, it's time [...]
We've said it before, and we'll say it again, holidays are a great way to break seniors out of a funk! Holidays often stir up memories for seniors that make them feel alone or sad. We encourage families and caregivers to take this time to build new memories with seniors and allow them to reminisce [...]
Celebrate the small things! Holidays are a wonderful reason to gather the family and grandkids. While most seniors have acquired a lot of stuff over the years, there are still meaningful ways you can celebrate holidays like Mother's Day without giving knick knacks. We encourage families to give practical gifts that seniors can enjoy on [...]
Every holiday is a great opportunity for bonding, taking photos, and recording stories from elderly family members. We put together a list of five things you can do with seniors in order to bond and spark conversation. Dye Easter Eggs Conversation starter: What is your favorite Easter memory? Conversation starter: Did you dye Easter eggs as a [...]
Family members often flood seniors’ homes during the holidays. There is hustle, bustle and reminiscing for a few weeks in December. Unfortunately, once visitors return to their busy schedules or fly off to their homes, seniors are left feeling lonely. November through January can be a tough time for older adults. An empty home after [...]
