Fun and festive holiday activities for seniors

15 activities for staying at home

Make a holiday wreath

Decorate and fill stockings

Make pomanders with oranges and cloves

Decorate the house

Prompt kids to ask about “the olden days” so they can learn about their grandparent’s youth (this is a great conversation starter for phone or video calls)

Play simple card games or board games

Enjoy listening to your older adult’s favorite tunes

Sing holiday songs together

Have a movie night with snacks, extra pillows, and warm blankets to cuddle under

Have a relaxed chat over tea or coffee

Bake cookies

Cook or prepare favorite holiday foods together

Have a gift wrap party

5 activities for going out

Stroll around the mall and admire the holiday decorations – go at less-popular times to avoid crowds

Take a family walk around the neighborhood or through a local park

Enjoy a delicious meal at a favorite restaurant or get take-out and eat at home

Watch the latest feel-good holiday movie or fun comedy in the theater

Take in a local play or musical