Activities to enjoy with older adults this Easter

Easter is a time of celebration for many people, whether that’s attending a church service on Easter Sunday or simply enjoying time spent with the family.

Our Care Professionals who are visiting clients this weekend, will be making the Easter weekend as special as they can for our clients.  This may involve some baking, crafts or simply reminiscing over a cup of tea.

Easter activities aren’t just for the children – there are many simple and fun activities that older adults can do at home to enjoy the Easter celebrations.  Why not try some of the following ideas:

Baking Hot Cross Buns

A traditional activity, and a delight for the senses with that lovely scent of spices in the air – sure to bring back lots of memories and of course, perfect for an afternoon treat alongside your cuppa.

Easter Cards

Why not make or decorate your own cards to send love to family and friends to let them know you are thinking about them.

Decorating Eggs

Boiled Eggs are perfect for breakfast or a light snack in the day – but before tucking into them why not decorate them with pens or paints with some bright spring colours.

Easter Egg Hunt

You don’t even need to have a garden to do this activity – a few small eggs could be hidden around the home, even in just one room for a bit of playful and light-hearted fun that harks back to childhood games.

Enjoying seasonal activities throughout the year, such as these Easter traditions offer meaningful ways to connect with others and offer some great opportunities to reminisce about the good old days.  It also helps to create new, fun memories too.  For older adults, especially those who live alone, these small moments can make a huge difference to their wellbeing.

Activities are also a great way to keep the mind stimulated and some, like the Easter Egg hunts, can also support physical movement.  There are so many benefits to take from these small moments of celebration.

Do you need help to support a loved one at home?

Easter is often a time for togetherness, as families get together to exchange Easter gifts and enjoy the festivities together.  But for some older adults, it’s also a time of year that can feel isolating.

At Home Instead Wrexham & Flintshire, we want you to feel reassured that your loved one is not only cared for, but that they feel truly valued and that their emotional needs are met, just as much as the physical ones.  Our care professionals, whilst highly qualified to offer the best standards of care, are also there to offer warmth and companionship.

If a family visit over Easter has you thinking about arranging care, either now or perhaps a little while in the future, then let us help you.  We can offer the care they deserve and give you peace of mind that their needs are fully supported.

Contact us today for a chat about your loved one’s care needs.