Spring is the season of warmth and sunshine. It’s also the best time for spring activities with family members! Need help planning some springtime activities with your elderly parents? Here are some awesome ways to celebrate the season.
Refresh Your Home for Spring
Brighten up the season with festive decorations around your house. It’s a fun way to get everyone in the family involved. Print spring-themed coloring pages and hang these masterpieces on the walls when they’re done. Display flowers on your balcony, windows, or even your dining table. Turn those empty glass bottles into beautiful vases with some paint. How about organizing an easter hunt? There’s no age limit to who can join the game.
A Family Gathering
Your elderly parents will enjoy quality time with close friends and family. Organize a spring lunch or barbecue session and invite everyone. Involve your parents in the planning process so they don’t feel left out. They might contribute some interesting ideas! Add a dress code to the event to double the fun. Get everyone to dress up in spring colors to liven the mood.
Start an Indoor Garden
Have a piece of nature inside your house! Spring is a great time for planting seeds and growing your garden indoors. Start a herb garden, grow some vegetables or plant your favorite flowers. You can also use this chance to teach the young ones about plants. Time to get those gardening tools out.
Get Outdoors
You stayed indoors most of the time during winter. It’s now time to go out and get some fresh air. You don’t have to travel too far to enjoy nature. Having a picnic at the park or getting some sunshine at the beach are great ways to enjoy the greenery. When bringing your elderly loved ones outdoors, remember to shield them from the sun with a hat or umbrella.
If your elderly parents aren’t mobile, simply sitting outside the house admiring the greenery and sunset is a cozy way to enjoy nature. Play some nature sounds to enhance the mood! On days when the weather is good, bring them out for a scenic drive.
Spring Cleaning
The thought of spring cleaning sounds tiring but you can turn this into a meaningful activity. Besides clearing the clutter around the house, it’s a good time to go through old photos, letters, and keepsakes with your loved ones. Your elderly parents might start to share fond memories or stories you didn’t know about.
Visit the Local Farmers’ Market
Bring your loved ones on a visit to the local farmers’ market to enjoy the smell of food and flowers. Shop for fresh ingredients to prepare a hearty meal and bring home some beautiful flowers to decorate the house. Consider cooking a healthy delicious dinner with ingredients you bought. Get your loved ones involved in the cooking and invite family members over for a tasting session.
Attend a Festival
There is no lack of outdoor festivals in spring. Browse your local event websites to check out the latest happenings. There are usually lots of food festivals, music performances and more. These are fun activities where your entire family can hang out together.
