How Care Homes Are Celebrating the Holidays

Care homes are finding creative ways to make this Christmas season extraordinary for their residents.

If you’re looking for ideas to transform your care facility into a festive and safe space for both residents and staff, here are some fun activities and decorations to consider:

Santas for Seniors

In Erie, Pennsylvania, a care home has introduced a heartwarming initiative to ensure seniors who might otherwise be overlooked receive gifts this Christmas. They’ve set up a Be a Santa to a Senior Tree, where volunteers can pick an ornament, purchase an item from the resident’s wish list, and drop off the gift at designated locations. This thoughtful gesture lets seniors know their community hasn’t forgotten them!

Wish List

A senior living facility in North Columbia has started a gift drive for its residents by creating an Amazon wish list. Supporters can select and purchase gifts online, which are then delivered to the facility. Staff wrap the presents, ensuring they’re ready for residents to open on Christmas Day.

White Christmas

Dreaming of a white Christmas? An activities director brought this vision to life by decorating their care home with snowy-themed decorations. They even included a cheerful board with the message: “Our residents are worth melting for,” surrounded by staff members’ names. A picturesque snowy backdrop beside a Christmas tree was also set up, providing the perfect spot for residents and staff to take memorable photos.

Christmas Tree Contest

A nursing home in Kentucky encourages residents to decorate their own Christmas trees—just as they would at home. This activity fosters a sense of community and holiday cheer, with everyone joining in on the fun. Inspired by its success, the residents are already planning to organize similar activities for future holidays.

Carols and Jingles

Many choirs are spreading holiday cheer by visiting care homes to perform Christmas carols. These visits often turn into lively sing-alongs, with residents enthusiastically joining in and filling the air with festive spirit.

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