Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love. The logistics may look different this year if a senior loved one has moved into your home. With a little creativity and planning, you can celebrate both romantic and familial love on this cupid-infused day. Sometimes, change is the true celebration.
Reasons Why a Senior Loved One Living With You Might Make Valentine's Day More Difficult
When you have a senior loved one living with your family, celebrating Valentine's Day can be more challenging. It may feel like there is a lack of privacy due to overcrowding or the transition into shared space.
There may also be concerns about limited resources if finances are an issue in your household. Lastly, physical limitations may exist that make it difficult for your senior loved one to enjoy activities usually associated with the holiday such as going out for dinner or buying gifts for each other.
Ideas for Celebrating Valentine's Day With a Senior Loved One
Just because you can't celebrate Valentine's Day in the way you used to doesn't mean that it won't be special. There are a variety of ways to show love while finding budget-friendly options and activities that will work for everyone in your home. These can include:
Low-Cost Activities
There are a variety of low-cost activities you can do at home such as movie night, cooking together, or playing board games. In addition to being enjoyable and budget friendly, these activities create time for connection and fun for the whole family or couple.
You can make your senior loved one feel like they're a part of the family by allowing them to pick the movie or board game, while you choose the meal to cook together. This is a great bonding time for your family.
Special Treats
You can also make your senior loved one feel special by creating homemade cards or small gifts. For example, if you know that they like a certain type of candy or food, use this as an excuse to get them something special on Valentine's Day.
Meals can be made for the whole family and celebrating together will create lasting memories. You can include small gifts as part of the celebration. It's the thought that counts and not the expense.
Crafting small gifts and cards is also a great way to engage your senior loved one. You can assign them the task of making cards or something else creative to improve motor skills and cognitive ability.
Senior Helpers Rhode Island Assists Seniors and Their Families
Valentine's Day doesn't need to be expensive or extravagant. With some consideration of your senior loved one's needs and preferences, you can help create an enjoyable and special celebration that shows your love for one another in a meaningful way in Warwick, Providence, Woonsocket, Cumberland, Pawtucket, and Coventry. Senior Helpers Rhode Island can help your senior loved one make Valentine's Day cards or meal prep for your holiday meal. Connect with Senior Helpers Rhode Island to discover the ways we can help with daily tasks today!