5 VALENTINE’S DAY ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS
You might think of Valentine’s Day as a special day for those who are young and in love. After all, that is the image sold in popular culture, from online content to television commercials. However, Valentine’s Day is a special day that everyone should enjoy, regardless of age and relationship status. This is especially true at our senior living center in Santa Clara, California where residents spend Valentine’s Day participating in a wide variety of activities. The engaging culture at MorningStar at San Tomas encourages residents to invite friends and family members to our memory care facility to share the joy of one of the most anticipated days of the year.
Let’s check out five popular Valentine’s Day activities for seniors living at our memory care facility in San Tomas.
Arrange Bouquets
Roses represent the most endearing image portrayed on Valentine’s, and our memory care facility in San Tomas gives the rose its proper due by involving our residents in the arrangement of bouquets. Roses tend to be on the expensive side, which means an alternative is appropriate such as arranging carnations into bouquets. A few extras such as baby’s breath or thick, decorative twigs complete the visually appealing ensemble for display at MorningStar at San Tomas.
Release Your Inner Poet
Valentine’s Day cards gain meaning through the thoughtful words written down within the cards. You do not have to be a world-renowned poet to enjoy the mentally stimulating activity of poetry. The key is to write down the feelings you have that come straight from the heart. Whether you exercise your poetry skills with haikus or several different sing-song rhymes for family members, you have many ways to express yourself through the beauty of poetic words.
Movie Night
The most important theme that defines Valentine’s Day is that it is a day for companionship. Since Hollywood loves to release movies based on romantic themes, what better way to get together on this special day than by holding a movie night at our senior living center in Santa Clara? Start up the popcorn machines, find your favorite chair to relax, and spend time with other residents watching a Valentine’s Day-themed movie.
Tea Time
When the time comes to take a break from Valentine’s Day arts and crafts, enjoy a relaxing break by sharing tea and finger sandwiches with other residents of our memory care facility in San Tomas. Tea time provides a refreshing break from all the Valentine’s Day activities, while also providing you with an opportunity to socialize with other residents and family members. You can offer your favorite tea for other residents to try while you enjoy playing a card game after a light meal.
Candy Heart Cards
Not every one of your loved ones might be able to attend the festivities on Valentine’s Day at our assisted living facility in San Tomas, CA. However, you can still connect with loved ones by creating and sending candy heart cards that include your expressions of love. In addition to a candy heart design, your cards also can include glitter, stickers, and photographs.
MorningStar’s mission statement of “to honor, to value, to trust” is never more evident than on special days such as Valentine’s Day. Our foundation for honoring God and valuing our seniors shines brightly on this special day when the residents of MorningStar at San Tomas participate in engaging activities.