The time to celebrate Christmas is fast approaching, accompanied by its songs, lights, colors and celebrations. To mark this special time of the year, the holidays are also invited in seniors' residences! Festive dinners, activities of all kinds and decorations, the residences for the elderly prepare this time of the year with care and attention, to provide the best possible support for the elderly.
Find out how the holiday season unfolds in residences and the measures taken by establishments to create joyful and unifying moments!
Dynamic teams to plan the holidays
The holiday season in residence is also possible thanks to the dedicated teams who plan them! Cooking, cleaning, service, everything is planned by the residence during the holidays. In addition, many residences have within their team a person in charge of recreation, who takes this type of event to heart.
Trained in supporting the elderly, the teams organize festive activities adapted to each individual's abilities. They also have safe supervision to meet the needs and conditions of residents.
In addition, these teams help remove the mental load that parties can represent for seniors. No more pressure related to the management of shopping, guests or cleaning, you are the guest, the residence takes care of everything!
Participation of residents
Depending on the residents 'level of autonomy and their desire for involvement, many private seniors' residences encourage the participation of seniors. During the holiday season, some get involved in the design of decorations, the organization of activities, animation, the choir or parish committees.
Some retirement homes also have organizational committees throughout the year. An encouraging way to get involved, to maintain the connection with the residents and to stay active!
Christmas at the Les Terrasses Dominicaines residence
Celebrations well surrounded
To create a festive environment conducive to discussion, the retirement homes organize various events and activities. First of all, they make it possible to break the isolation and lower morale of the elderly. The residences are a privileged space to spend a lively and surrounded holiday season.
For many seniors, the holiday season is a sensitive time of the year . It is sometimes synonymous with nostalgia, mourning, isolation or even mental strain. Our elders require special attention to maintain joy and serenity during this special time.
Celebrations of all colors
Christmas tree at résidence Les Jardins du Château
Because beauty is also a therapy for the eyes, the holiday season in residence is colorful! To underline the different holidays and times of the year, the residences are adorned with festive decorations.
Lights, trees, Christmas balls… Everything is thought to enchant the place and bring light in this less sunny time of the year. Seniors enjoy a nicely decorated space to fill the eyes with color and light.
Reception areas for families
Although most establishments organize events during the holiday season, everyone is free to participate. Generally having private spaces, seniors can also choose to receive their families in their accommodation.
Otherwise, many residences have reception rooms available by reservation. Residents can therefore organize events and welcome their families during the holiday season if they wish.
A good meal at the Résidence Ste-Émilie
Rich and joyful activities
Finally, the holiday season in residence is especially animated by a variety of Christmas activities for the elderly! To punctuate this festive period, we can take advantage of:
- Resident choirs
- Christmas concerts
- Great holiday suppers
- Tasting activities
- Christmas markets
- Decoration creation
- Religious services for the holidays
- And sometimes even a visit from Santa Claus!
Between these different festivities, the seniors in residence enjoy a lively, friendly and surrounded holiday season, where joy and celebration are on the program! And these activities don't stop at the holiday season. The rest of the year, the residences provide a host of other activities to punctuate the daily life of seniors.
Santa at the résidence Les Jardins de Rêves
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