The American fall is a time of exceptional significance. First comes harvest, then comes football, tailgating, and buffalo wings. As the season continues, the show improves.
Both Halloween and Thanksgiving are uniquely American traditions that enrich the fall season.
Our elderly residents in senior living in Cary, NC know all about the wonderful things that fall brings to the United States.
Even in their last years, the elderly are not barred from enjoying the fall season in grand fashion. The fall season is worth commemorating, and here are some interesting and enjoyable senior activities to honor it.
Fall-Themed Coloring
You do not have to be a kid to enjoy it. Coloring is a universally beloved pastime. Something about shining a light on a white page seems to unlock the artist in all of us.
Adults of any age can have fun coloring with the elderly. One more advantage exists in this activity which is a great way to relax and unwind. Maybe everyone should go out and buy a coloring book and some crayons. Psychologists have also shown that coloring can have similar effects as meditation.
The internet spreads the fall coloring joy worldwide in case you cannot make it to the craft store. Everyone can have fun coloring together after downloading certain pages.
Make Décor Pieces
The season of autumn inspires all of us to become amateur decorators. Even if they are not perfect, we should give it our best go.
A simple approach to lift spirits in any setting is to make some light-hearted seasonal decorations to celebrate the festive period. The ideal location for one of these layouts is a retirement community.
Do not forget to add the residents’ detailed coloring pages. It must be on view so that everyone can enjoy it, but you can spice up the setting with some homemade touches.
- You can go outside and collect leaves to use as templates for a fall leaf garland, bringing the season’s beautiful colors indoors.
- An orange pomander studded with cloves has a lovely aroma and looks stunning.
- Decorate your retirement community with ribboned pumpkins for a festive touch.
Fall-Themed Jigsaw
A mug of hot apple cider with a jigsaw puzzle in the crisp autumn air is one of life’s simple pleasures.
Look for a place that has a breathtaking autumn-themed landscape background. Set up shop on the back porch with a table and several chairs. Take in the crisp fall air as you relax with a cup of hot cider, fixing together your puzzle.
After completing your jigsaw, the finished artwork can be glued onto a piece of cardboard for keepsake. You would have made something that older adults and their loved ones would really enjoy. When the puzzles are finished, the family members can even frame them. Some people save them in jars and use them as coasters.
Festive Treats
Many things are associated with the autumn season, but perhaps the greatest of these is the increased demand for baked goods.
Make it if you can bake it. Cranberry cookies, apple muffins, apple pie, pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie, and the list goes on and on.
Give your residents the opportunity to swap stories and recipes for homemade treats from yesteryear as they bake with their neighbors.
