Valentine’s Activities for Elders
Guess how much Love is in the Jar
Put lots of candy hearts in a glass jar and as the Elders to guess number of candies in the jar. Person who makes the closest guest gets to take the candies. This activity will help you to connect with each Elder.
Edlers on Valentines Day
Heart Hunt
This activity can be planned for Elders and kids. All you need to do is hide a number of paper hearts around easy to find places. Ask the Elders to gather as many hearts as they can.
Flower Walk or Drive
Instead of sending flowers, take your elder to a flower show or local garden or flower fields. You might drive or wander through the Spring Flowers area and take in the colors and scents of the gorgeous flowers and plants.
The Gift of Time
Perhaps the best gift you can give any Elder is just the gift of time. Sit and have a cup of tea and talk. Just visit. That’s all they need.
Inexpensive Valentine Props
Stock up on stuff from the Dollar Store. Fill the House with hearts and Valentine items. Have candy bowl for staff and visitors in a room designated as the Valentine Room. Everyone coming into the room gets a treat.
Valentine Memories
Elders will enjoy remembering sweetheart things from their earlier days. First Date and First Kiss stories can get the memory ball rolling.
Pet Visits
Have a dog to visit with a red bow and or some hearts on their collar.
Valentine PJ Party
Look for Heart PJ’s for Men an Women. Have a PJ Party with hats and cloth hearts that can be attached to PJ’s.
Serve Valentine shaped snacks. Heart shaped Pancakes, waffles sandwiches, cookies.
Put a Valentine surprise under the Elder’s pillow. Everyone loves a surprise, and Elders get very few surprises!
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