At each Christmas party, every resident who wants to participate will be given a Christmas gift. This year, staff members are asking each resident what they might like for Christmas. In place of putting up a wish tree in each house, a virtual Wish Tree is being compiled. Anyone who […]
While under COVID-19 precautions, our “regular” activities may look different, but the life enhancement staff have been working hard to ensure that we continue to provide meaningful engagement for all of our residents. Due to the ever-changing circumstances, we are currently providing our residents with weekly activity calendars to best […]
From the World’s Largest Halloween Party at the Louisville Zoo to the Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular at Iroquois Park and, of course, trick-or-treating, Halloween and all of its spooky glory are often centered on children and families. But there are some folks in the community who may need your help […]
Fall is here, the leaves are changing color. It’s refreshing to feel the crisp fall air and watch the leaves change color. To celebrate the new season, we’ve rounded up 6 festive activity ideas that you can enjoy with your older adult. They’re all simple, inexpensive, and fun! 1. Fall-Themed […]
Going outside in the fresh summer air is a wonderful way for elders and caregivers to spend their time together doing great outdoor activities for seniors. Going outside encourages light exercise and promotes socializing, which are both important parts for a healthy senior lifestyle. There are a handful of great outdoor activities for senior citizens to […]
As people age, it’s inevitable that they begin to slow down, but this shouldn’t mean they cease to be active. Keeping fit and healthy in old age is important, for both physical health and emotional wellbeing, and finding ways to keep your loved ones active is a positive step in […]
When older adults are included in group celebrations like the 4th of July festivities, they feel more connected with family and friends and more engaged in life. But some traditional activities might not be well-suited for seniors. Fortunately, there are many creative ways to adapt Independence Day activities to meet […]
Social distancing is still more important than ever for seniors. But social distancing doesn’t have to mean social isolation. Thankfully, there are many ways for loved ones to ease feelings of loneliness and stay connected with seniors during this time. These long-distance activities can help you spend quality time together […]
Spring has arrived and if you are a caregiver to a parent or senior loved one with dementia, you may be ready to get outside and start enjoying some spring activities with them. People in all stages of the disease need to participate in activities to enjoy life, but when […]
Sometimes the long-term memory of seniors with dementia is unaffected, and often they can remember celebrating Easter. Your senior loved one will probably enjoy participating in many different activities to commemorate the holiday and springtime in general. Easter gatherings are a good time for your loved one to reconnect with […]