Thanksgiving is just weeks away and the perfect time for family and friends to gather around; to enjoy good food and quality time with one another in a festive atmosphere! For seniors, the holiday holds a special place in their hearts as it provides a chance to reconnect with loved ones and reminisce cherished memories.

After all, the true meaning behind Thanksgiving is all about being thankful for the people we love and showing gratitude. Below, please find our ideas for making Thanksgiving a joyous celebration with your loved ones, ways to show gratitude, and making the holiday festive and fun:

Decorating your home

This is one of the best activities you can involve your elderly loved ones in. Decorations will help them to get engaged while also having fun. Get some light displays, wreaths, acorn garlands, pumpkins, autumn leaves, and other festive decorations, so that can showcase their creative side. Some elders will need assistance while doing activities but can get help from their family, and friends or turn to their caregivers.

Create a gratitude collage

Provide a senior with magazines, printouts, scissors, glue, and large poster boards. Encourage them to create a collage by cutting out images and words that represent what they are grateful for. Display the collages as a visual reminder of the blessings in their lives.

Traditional Thanksgiving feast

Preparing a delicious Thanksgiving meal with all the classic dishes like roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. During the Thanksgiving holiday, along with traditional Thanksgiving recipes, allow them to try something new. These will help seniors boost their cognitive activities, enhance their mood, and create a great bond with friends, siblings, and other family members.

Random acts of kindness

November 13^th is World Kindness Day, but it’s the perfect time to encourage seniors to perform random acts of kindness, such as writing thank-you notes to caregivers or making small gifts for friends. These acts of kindness bring joy to others and foster a sense of purpose in senior’s lives.

Enjoy the Day

Mix up Thanksgiving Day by trying something new or creating a new family tradition. You might consider watching a Thanksgiving-themed movie or making a new dish. Spending time together is an important part of the holiday, so why not make it fun and memorable?

Always remember that Thanksgiving is about being together! However, you can celebrate Thanksgiving with your elderly loved ones, remember to be thankful and enjoy this special time together. Regardless of what you decide to do together, any time you share and spend is a gift. And with these ideas, we hope you can ensure that your elderly loved one has a special day, while you enjoy the holiday as well.

From All of Us at LifeWorx- Hope you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving holiday!