Halloween is an event that people of all ages look forward to. With all the spook-tastic activities lined up in different communities, it is sure to be an exciting time for families and friends!
Elderly individuals are not exempted from the excitement and festivities. As long term care facilities and households gear up to celebrate Halloween with their senior loved ones, ALTCP.org urges everyone to take precautionary measures.
Before the parties begin, here are a few articles that can help individuals and families ensure a fun and safe celebration.
Halloween Activities for Seniors
Not everyone’s up for a round of trick-or-treat around the block. SeniorAdvisor shares a few fun Halloween activities seniors can take part in. It even includes recipes!
Coping with Fear that May Come from Halloween Displays
Decorating for Halloween has become so common that many people forget to consider its effects on aging individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. To address these fears and help our elderly loved ones cope with them, Elite Senior Homecare Services listed useful safety measures that families can take as the celebrations begin.
Halloween Party Games for Senior Residents
They might not be able to run marathons, but seniors know how to have fun. NotJustBingo.com shares through S&S Worldwide a number of fun activities and games to play with senior residents.
Halloween Trivia Questions & Answers + FUN Facts (2016 Edition)
An underrated but exciting activity during Halloween is a game of trivia. The best thing about this is that anyone can participate—young or old. To help keep the game interesting, Icebreaker Ideas listed trivia questions and suggestions on how to play!
Halloween Tips for Houston Senior Citizens
For Houston Seniors, Halloween is a good time to show that age is just a number. From full-sized candy bars to community Halloween parties, these five tips are guaranteed to help every person have fun.
Spooktacular Halloween
Do you have any tips on how to make Halloween extra special for our elderly loved ones? Let us know in the comments section!