Alzheimer’s and the Holidays: 5 Tips for an Enjoyable Season

Use these top Alzheimer’s holiday tips to minimize agitation & upset and help seniors with dementia feel included

The holiday season holds the promise of joy and connection, but when a loved one has Alzheimer’s, it can also bring stress and uncertainty as familiar traditions no longer fit. Instead of striving for the “perfect” celebration, the key to an enjoyable season lies in adapting with compassion and flexibility. By focusing on creating moments of comfort and simple joy, you can…

6 Fun and Festive Easter Activities for Seniors

Try these ideas for Easter activities for seniors. They’re senior-friendly, fun for all ages, and great for groups or one-on-one.

Easter offers an excellent opportunity to connect with the seniors in your life through joyful, meaningful activities that celebrate the season. Whether your loved one enjoys lively family gatherings or quieter moments of nostalgia, there are many ways to adapt traditions to suit their comfort and abilities. From simple egg decorating with easy-grip tools to sensory-friendly spring crafts and intergenerational story-sharing, these…

7 Ways for Caregivers to Reduce Stress During the Holidays

Use 7 ways to reduce and manage holiday stress while still caring for an older adult

The holidays often bring added stress along with the joy of the season. To help caregivers cope, FirstLight ​Home Care shares 7 ways to reduce and manage holiday stress while still caring for an older adult. The holiday season is upon us and this time of year often brings with it the joy of holiday decorating, the giving and receiving of gifts,…

7 Safe and Festive Ways to Celebrate Easter

7 coronavirus easter activities for seniors during the pandemic

Easter is a fun holiday for everyone and a perfect opportunity to bring cheer and distract us from the ongoing pandemic. Whether or not you participate in the religious aspect, the Easter holiday is bright and joyful and is a great time to (virtually) get together with family and friends. We rounded up seven festive ways to celebrate the holiday while reducing…

Coronavirus Holiday Season: 8 Tips for Safe and Festive Celebrations

8 ideas for safely celebrating together during this pandemic holiday season

Adapt traditions to safely celebrate the holidays The holidays are a cherished time for celebrating with family and friends and are filled with annual traditions. This year, the pandemic has forced us to make changes to reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19. For safety, traditions will need to be adapted or put on hold until next year. Even though we’re all wishing…

Coronavirus Thanksgiving: 6 Tips for a Safe, Fun, and Festive Holiday

6 ideas for safely celebrating Thanksgiving during this pandemic holiday season

Modify traditions to safely enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday Thanksgiving is usually filled with annual traditions and is a cherished time for gathering with family and friends. This year, things will be different. To reduce the risk of exposure to Covid-19, traditions will need to be modified or put on hold. Despite the circumstances, we can still have fun and find meaningful and…

12 Ideas + Tips for Fun Holiday Activities with Seniors

fun holiday activities with seniors

Holidays can be fun for everyone Holiday time can be enjoyable for older adults even if they can’t participate fully in every activity. Feeling included is the most important part of enjoying the holidays. Even if your senior has physical or mental issues, they can still have a good time and feel like part of the group.   Adjust activities for special…

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