Happy Saint Patricks Day with In Home Senior Care
The 17th of March is widely known and celebrated as St Patrick’s Day in the United States. This popular holiday is not only useful for traditional Irish themed events. It’s also a great way to celebrate the arrival of spring and an excellent excuse to get out of the house and enjoy friends and family.
A fun way to spend St Patrick’s Day with our senior loved ones is to create a progressive dinner with friends and family in the neighborhood. Gather friends and family to figure out which portion of dinner each would like to prepare. One home can start with drinks, the next would host appetizers, and the following homes would prepare dinner and dessert. It’s a great way to socialize with friends without having to leave the neighborhood.
If your senior loved one enjoys crafts, they might appreciate a St Patrick’s Day afternoon filled with all things green. Create a shamrock themed craft event with paper straw toppers, hair accessories, and shamrock-shaped matted photo frames. Mason jars filled with green and white candies are cheerful and fit the Irish spirit of the holiday. Some local shops might even have live shamrocks available for purchase, which is a great way to brighten up a windowsill. Remember to also wear some shade of green to avoid the traditional pinch!
Food is a great way to celebrate St Patrick’s Day too! Typical Irish dinners such as corned beef and cabbage is a popular way for many Americans to dine with Ireland in mind. Add food coloring to breakfast to create green pancakes that are as pretty and festive as they are tasty. Shepard’s Pie is a delicious and traditional Irish comfort food to serve on March 17th. Sweet Irish soda bread, apple oatmeal crisp, mint chocolate Guinness brownies, and anything with cabbage or Reuben is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Regardless of the foods, games and decorations planned, the most important part of any holiday is the people who celebrate together. Whether it’s a night out on the town, a progressive dinner in the neighborhood, or a mini event at home with family, simply getting together will make this a Happy St Patrick’s Day to remember.
If you would like to learn more about caring and consistent in home help and the many benefits of professional elderly care or dementia and Alzheimer’s care, call Senior Helpers of Chattanooga to speak to a senior care specialist today 423-710-1500! The compassionate senior care specialists at Senior Helpers can also guide you through the process of receiving the Veterans Administration Aid and Attendance Benefit if your elderly loved one is a veteran. In home senior care allows your loved one to stay in the comforts of their own home for as long as possible while receiving the level of care they need. Senior Helpers of Chattanooga provides a wide range of services including Alzheimer’s and dementia care, personal assistance, companionship, and so much more to all areas of Chattanooga.