Best Holiday Activities for Seniors

The holidays are a time to bring joy to others. It’s also a time to plan holiday activities for senior living communities. You want to enrich residents’ lives, offer social interaction, and make the season happier. But what are some good holiday activities for seniors? Read on for a few suggestions.

Festive and Fun Holiday Activities for Seniors

Bingo for the Holidays

Bingo is a timeless favorite among seniors. You can also find ways to give it a fun holiday twist! Create 8.5×11 bingo boards featuring holiday song titles and play 30 seconds of each song instead of calling numbers. Players who recognize the tune mark the corresponding song title on their boards. This bingo game has some added fun with music, and you will quickly recognize tunes from popular songs. It is a great way to have fun and create a social experience for the holidays.

Holiday-Themed Puzzles

Puzzles can also be good for senior activities. They keep the brain active and give a sense of achievement. You could get a variety of holiday-themed puzzles for residents to complete. Leaving the completed puzzles on display during the holidays can also be nice. They can be a decoration while providing a point of pride for residents.

Holiday Trivia Night

A holiday trivia night can be a fun and engaging activity. It is also great for a little competition and social connection. Organize themed quizzes about things like Christmas movies, songs, holiday traditions, or interesting holiday-related facts. It is an effective way to get people to look back while exercising their minds.

Video Season’s Greetings

As much as the festive season is all about togetherness, video season’s greetings are the perfect way of keeping in touch. Encourage families to record a short video or voice message for their loved ones this holiday season. You can then play these messages on a TV in the common area. You could also have residents create video greeting cards for their families as a holiday activity.

Light Display Tour

Nothing represents the holiday season better than a beautiful display of lights. Organize a bus tour of the best holiday lights around town. Scout out the most impressive displays in advance using local or national holiday light finders. Everyone enjoys Christmas lights, and the seniors can enjoy the tour from a warm and cozy bus.

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