National Senior Citizens Day is August 21 and there are several ways to show your gratitude to seniors. Whether it’s a parent or a neighbor down the street, use the following tips to help you celebrate the special seniors in your life.
Spend time with them
Seniors love to socialize with friends and family. Even if it’s only for a little while, they appreciate spending time with people they love. If you’d really like to make them feel special, reserve the tea room at The Kenwood to celebrate the holiday, another special occasion or just because. Contact us to make a reservation. We guarantee it will make their day.
Reminisce
Remember the good ol’ days? They do, and they cherish those memories. Partake in a board game they liked to play growing up or watch a movie they enjoyed. Better yet, invite their friends to join you. It will provide a good opportunity to relive good memories they have while creating new ones.
Create a scrapbook or photo book
Technology offers more and more options to share memories. You could create a scrapbook with a senior, but if you’re looking to save time and money on supplies, there are plenty of services online that create photo books using pictures on your phone or computer. You could have the book made ahead of time and then spend time looking over it with them later.
Enjoy a meal together
Food has a powerful way of bringing people together. You could visit their favorite restaurant and have a bite to eat with friends and family. Or, pull up an old family recipe to make together. They’re sure to enjoy a nice, home-cooked meal as much as the quality time spent preparing it.
Encourage living life to the fullest
Seniors should always feel emboldened to live, love and experience life. Do your best to encourage your senior to seek and participate in hobbies that help them feel fulfilled. At The Kenwood, our motto is “Individually Inspired”. We believe our residents should pursue whatever passions they have. That’s why we offer a wide range of programs and activities throughout the week. Look at our event calendar on our website to learn more.
We hope these ideas will encourage you to make a senior feel special this National Senior Citizens Day.
