7 Ways Older Adults Can Celebrate the Fourth of July

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July Activities For Seniors

The Fourth of July is an excellent time for seniors to relax, spend time with family, and get involved in the festivities. Here are a few ways your elderly loved one can celebrate Independence Day, have some fun, and stave off isolation and depression. 

1. Set Up a Backyard Barbecue 

Many people love to fire up the grill with steaks, burgers, hot dogs, ribs, and even a few veggies. Seniors can enjoy socializing with family and friends and eating delicious food. Make sure you have the right foods on hand to meet your loved one’s specific dietary needs. 

Seniors can face a variety of age-related challenges. Though some families choose to take on the caregiving duties, there may come a time when they need a trusted Lincoln home care provider. Families sometimes need respite from their duties so they can focus on their other responsibilities, and some seniors need around-the-clock assistance that their families are not able to provide. Home Care Assistance is here to help.

2. Watch Patriotic Movies 

Not all seniors can go out, and some do not even enjoy it. If your loved one prefers staying at home, bring the fun to his or her house with a Fourth of July-themed movie such as Yankee Doodle Dandy.

3. Enjoy Fireworks

One of the most exciting Fourth of July traditions is to go see a local fireworks display. If your loved one wants to see the show, bring a comfortable chair or find a place where he or she can sit while you wait. If your loved one can’t leave home or has difficulty with crowds or loud noises, you can watch a fireworks show on TV. 

4. Take a Lake or Beach Trip

If your loved one likes to travel but doesn’t get to do so as often as he or she used to, consider a quick weekend trip to the beach or lake for the Fourth of July. You can swim, fish, go boating, or enjoy a picnic under the warm summer sun. Bring plenty of water to keep your loved one hydrated, and make sure he or she has access to shade and appropriate clothing for those hot temperatures in July.

5. Attend a Parade

Most towns put together a parade for the Fourth of July, which is a fun event for many seniors. Bring your loved one and the grandchildren along so they can all spend some quality time together, and make sure your loved one has a comfortable place to sit. 

6. Engage in Crafts

If your loved one enjoys crafting, he or she may enjoy putting together some red, white, and blue creations. Your loved one can create wonderful crafts with the help of kids or a group of friends. He or she could even do this activity for a good cause such as making Fourth of July cards to deliver to a local nursing home or knitting hats or blankets for babies in need. 

Engaging in crafts with friends and family members is a wonderful way for seniors to socialize. For families living in Lincoln, CA, respite care can be a wonderful solution when their aging loved ones need companionship and socialization a few hours a week or just need minor assistance with daily household tasks. At Home Care Assistance, we thrive on helping seniors maintain their independence while living in the comfort of home.

7. Listen to Patriotic Music 

Some seniors enjoy listening to festive music, especially the songs that take them back to their youth. Whether your loved one stays at home, comes to your house, or joins you for a road trip, be sure you have some good patriotic music on hand to help set the mood. You can even turn it into a family karaoke night or dance party. If your loved one has Alzheimer’s or dementia, listening to music can help keep the symptoms at bay.

Performing daily tasks while simultaneously managing the symptoms of a serious illness can be challenging for seniors. The Lincoln live-in care experts at Home Care Assistance are available 24/7 to make sure your loved one has the care he or she needs to remain safe and comfortable while aging in place. To create a care plan or hire a professional caregiver for your elderly loved one, call one of our friendly Care Managers at (916) 226-3737.

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