Daily - How to Include Seniors in Holiday Preparations

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text.

We explore simple, loving ways to include older adults in holiday cooking, decorating, gifting, and planning so they feel needed and valued. Practical adaptations and gentle prompts help shift the focus from perfect results to shared moments and family stories.

• reframing participation as belonging, purpose and connection
• seated kitchen roles, taste-testing and recipe storytelling
• accessible decorating, tabletop zones and a memory tree
• shared online shopping, adaptive wrapping tools and handwritten notes
• inviting input on menus, guest lists and playlists
• honoring hosting transitions and naming legacy
• guided storytelling prompts and lightweight recording
• letting go of perfection to reduce stress and increase joy

Until the next episode, take care of each other, and may your holidays be warm, safe, and full of connection

For more information about aging in place and caregiving for older adults, visit our website at SeniorSafetyAdvice.com