Celebrating With Seniors in the Summer Season: Summer fun for seniors
Nothing is quite as good for the relationships we cherish with family and friends as having a celebration. And the good news is that this doesn’t really change all that much as we age! Summer fun for seniors is delightful! Celebrating holidays with the seniors in your life is a fantastic way to stay in touch and to share quality time. These are the times for building traditions and lifelong healthy memories for the grandchildren. With that in mind, here is a curated list of seven interesting, fun holidays that you can celebrate with seniors this June.
1 – Summer fun for Seniors on June 3rd – World Bicycle Day
In 2018, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the third of June to be International World Bicycle Day. To celebrate think about renting a unique multi passenger bike on the Portland waterfront! Because it is low-impact in nature, cycling is one of a handful of aerobic physical activities that seniors can enjoy well into their last decades. Bikes are not just two wheels and balancing anymore but if that’s your thing and you want to try an E-Bike with a Portland Tour this link is for you! Cycling doesn’t need to be too energy-intensive with a for your senior loved one with an adaptive cycle or kayak from our friends at Kerr.
2 – June 4th: National Hug Your Cat Day
Many studies have shown that keeping a pet can help us deal with many of the effects of aging – particularly loneliness. Cats, because they are somewhat independent, can make ideal pets for many seniors. June fourth is National Hug Your Cat Day, a fantastic day to celebrate the joy of pets with your senior. And, if your senior is allergic or cannot keep a cat for whatever reason, the fourth of June is also National Cheese Day.
3 – June 16th: National Fudge Day
If instead you’re looking for a sweeter holiday to celebrate with your senior this month, then you’ll have to wait until the sixteenth for National Fudge Day: it’s a great day to make fudge, eat fudge, and gift fudge to a senior you care for.
4 – June 18th: National Go Fishing Day
If you or your senior loved ones enjoy fishing, then June 18th, AKA National Go Fishing Day, is the holiday for you. Grab your rod, reel, and tackle box and head for a local stream, lake, or pond. Remember that fishing isn’t exactly about catching fish, it’s about spending quality time waiting to catch fish. Your state may not even require you to have a fishing license on that day.
5 – June 20th: Summer Solstice
Throughout the ages, we have marked the passing of the seasons with a variety of traditions. June 20th is the longest day of the year and the first day of summer. So why not celebrate it with the seniors in your life this year?
6 – June 21st: Of Course, Father’s Day
Another no-brainer celebration for the month of June, Father’s Day can be a great time to check in and spend some quality time with your own father, or another senior who’s been a father figure or mentor for you. After all, fathers everywhere are pretty much always worth celebrating!
7 – June 27th: National Bingo Day
Last but not least – this may either be a crowd pleaser for the seniors in your life, or the last thing they want more of. Either way, June 26th is National Bingo Day, a great day for calling out numbers, yelling Bingo!, and claiming fantastic prizes.
An Entire Month of Summer Active Ideas
There you have it: a wealth of opportunities to celebrate summer with your friends and loved ones. More fantastic holidays to celebrate with your seniors, are here online holiday calendars. There are holidays all year, you’re sure to find a fun reason to be celebrating life and create life long memories or traditions. However, if your senior loved one is having trouble managing the seasons, there are many great living situations for seniors available where they can receive assistance, keeping them safe. If you’re looking for a housing arrangement for a senior in your life in the Portland Metro or Northern California area, Golden Placements can help. Contact us for more information on quality senior housing placements today.
Original Post on June 3, 2018 . This post has been recently updated as of May 2022. Resources: Read more from the Golden Girls Senior Placement Specialists: Find Care Facilities for Your Loved One
Here are some resources to help you learn more about Summer Fun and what we do for senior placement:
- Official Website for the State of Oregon offers resources and summer senior safety ideas during extreme heat
- Golden Placements has made some simple Tips for Summer Senior Safety
- Golden Placements Adult Services – COVID and Senior Facilities
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Delaney is the founder of Golden Placement Services. She began this business with a healthy dose of compassion for helping families make educated decisions regarding senior placement. Focused to relieve stress in uncertain senior housing crucial moments. For all those involved, Diane brings about loving change of lifestyle with grace. Beside being an accomplished executive manager, Director of Operations in senior housing she enjoys sharing her experience by writing about the full spectrum of the transition process for seniors and family members. Read more from Senior Placement Specialist Diane: Ultimate Senior Living Resource Guide >>
LaVona Tombrelin, Senior Placement Specialist
Tombrelin brings a high level of education and experience to you as your Senior Placement Specialist at GPS. She loves writing about improving the lives of Elderly working in private care and in-home care for over 36 years. Geriatrics, Memory Care. Plus holds Master of Psychology Behavioral Health with the goal of advocating for those who needed a voice. Helping the families to make good decisions and to relieve their stress in uncertain times makes life worthwhile.
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