Isolation and loneliness are at near-epidemic levels for seniors, so finding fun activities for seniors is very important. April is National Afternoon Tea month and it’s the perfect time to give this activity a try with your senior. Afternoon tea has a lot of benefits for seniors. Besides getting seniors out of the house and giving them some time with friends it also ensures that your senior loved one is getting a good snack in the afternoon when their blood sugar might be low. Some ways to get your senior loved one interested in trying afternoon tea are:
Get Fancy
One of the most fun things about going to an afternoon tea is doing it in style. If your senior loved one is not sure they want to try attending an afternoon tea encourage them to put on some high style for afternoon tea. Have an in-home care provider help them get dressed up, do their hair and makeup, shave, and generally put on their Sunday best for a change. Getting out of the house and going out all dressed up can be a lot of fun, especially for seniors who don’t get out much. Everyone loves a reason to get all dressed up and afternoon tea is the perfect excuse to get fancy and have some fun.
Bring A Friend
Afternoon tea is a fine time to catch up with old friends. So arrange for some of your senior loved one’s friends to go to tea with them. Plan a group outing and be sure to invite some friends your senior loved one doesn’t get to see too often. That will make it more of an event. You can also see if your senior loved one and their friends want to make a regular date for afternoon tea so that they can stay connected. Once or twice a month they can meet at a senior center or restaurant for an afternoon of tea, snacks, and socializing.
Pick A Beautiful Spot
Afternoon tea is always better when it’s in a beautiful spot. There are plenty of local restaurants that have afternoon tea services, some of them are designed just for seniors. A lovely tea service at a beautiful restaurant in a great location is a real treat for seniors. Or, if your senior loved one doesn’t want to do something fancy your senior loved one could host tea at home in their own backyard. A garden party afternoon tea is also lovely in the spring and summer. An in-home care provider could help with the preparations for having people over.
Arrange Everything For Them
If you really want to make afternoon tea special for your senior loved one take care of all the details for them. Make them a reservation at a place that has a nice afternoon tea event. Arrange for the transportation and get an in-home care provider to help them get ready and go with them to the tea. A stress-free afternoon tea experience is something your senior loved one will really enjoy.
If you or an aging loved one is considering in-home care in Stockton, CA, please contact the caring staff at Provident Care Home Care today at (209) 578-1210.
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