Christmas is just around the corner and people are rushing around, buying presents and going to Christmas parties. Let's make sure that our elderly loved ones aren't forgotten during this festive period. Bear in mind that Christmas time can be a particularly lonely time for some - especially for those who don't have family or for those in care.
Why don't you show your elderly friends and family some love and attention:
Take a look at this fun list of activities and find out which ones they would like to do to celebrate the festive season.
Christmas Prep
1. Write Christmas cards
2. Put up the Christmas tree
3. Help them decorate their room
Make & Bake
4. Make treats for visitors
5. Build a snowman
6. Bake some yummy mince pies
Fun Activities
7. Carol singing for charity
8. Go Christmas shopping together
9. Paint your nails in festive colours
10. Make handmade Christmas gifts
Outings
11. Go to a pantomime
12. Go out for hot chocolate (with lots of marshmallows)
13. Visit a Christmas Market
14. Donate food to a food bank
15. Go to local events
16. Walk around your neighbourhood and see the Christmas lights
17. Trip to Winter Wonderland in London
18. Attend Christmas Mass
Get into the Festive Spirit
19. Knit a jumper
20. Feed the birds in the garden
21. Join in on Christmas Jumper Day on 16th December to raise money for Save the Children
22. Watch a festive movie together
23. Decorate your home together
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