Everyone enjoys being included in holiday activities!
The holidays can be lots of fun for older adults even if they have physical or cognitive limitations. It’s all about spending time together, feeling included, and enjoying good company!
The activities you do don’t have to be exciting to be special and meaningful. Simply joining in brings joy and helps your older adult enjoy the season.
We’ve rounded up 20 fun holiday activities for seniors that are perfect to enjoy with family and friends. We also share tips on how to modify or pace activities to keep older adults from getting too tired.
20 senior-friendly holiday activity ideas!
15 activities for staying in
Make a holiday wreath
Decorate and fill stockings
Make pomanders with oranges and cloves
Decorate the house in Holiday Decor
Prompt kids to ask about “the olden days” so they can learn about their grandparent’s youth
Play simple card games and board games
Enjoy listening to your older adult’s favorite tunes
Sing holiday songs together
Have a family movie night with popcorn, extra pillows, and warm blankets to cuddle under
Enjoy tea or coffee together as a group
Bake cookies from scratch together
Cook or prepare favorite holiday foods together
Have a gift wrap party – don’t worry if things aren’t perfectly wrapped, it’s the fun that counts!
Get your older adult’s help with holiday cards – writing, addressing, or sealing envelopes
Ask for their opinions or ideas while you’re shopping online for gifts
5 Activities for Going Out!
Stroll around the mall and admire the holiday decorations – go early to avoid the crowds
Take a family walk around the neighborhood or through a local park
Enjoy a delicious meal at a favorite restaurant
Watch a feel-good holiday movie or fun comedy in the theater
Take in a local play or musical
Pace activities and modify as needed
Encourage older adults to join in the holiday festivities whenever possible, but be careful not to overdo it.
Many of these activities are low-key and can be easily modified to fit your older adult’s energy level and abilities. But it’s still wise to be on the lookout for signs of fatigue and proactively suggest breaks or a mid-day nap.
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Happy Holidays!
Dawn Lesicko
Owner of Caring Transitions of Carlsbad P. 760-509-9189 E. dLesicko@caringtransitions.net http://www.caringtransitionscarlsbad.com/
Cari Ann Drolet
Founder & CEO- Lotus Realty Group and Real Estate Partner of Caring Transitions.
P: 858-444-5586
E. Cari@lotusrealtygroup.com
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