You don’t need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day! While many people are looking forward to pub crawls and green beer, seniors who face mobility issues may feel that this fun holiday just isn’t something they can enjoy any longer. Fortunately, that’s not the case at all! You don’t need the luck of the Irish; just a little help from an experienced caregiver!
How a Caregiver Can Put the Fun Back into St. Paddy’s Day
No longer having a driver’s license, living alone, and having mobility issues are all things that can take the enjoyment out of holidays and celebrations for seniors. An elderly care agency can help make days like St. Patrick’s Day fun again for seniors who may find it hard to get around.
A professional home care assistant can help with everything from getting to and from an event to accompanying a senior to various community festivities. Not the party animal type? No worries because you can enlist an in home caregiver to pop by and enjoy St. Patrick’s Day with you or your aging loved one at home with a special meal or St. Paddy’s Day themed board games. The flexibility of home care services makes it easy to celebrate how you want!
Fun St. Patrick’s Day Activities for seniors with Mobility Issues
With the assistance of one of our home care staff, seniors with mobility issues can enjoy just about any St. Patrick’s Day celebration and chances are there are loads of fun events planned in your community for this holiday.
Here are a few suggestions:
- Attend a St. Patrick’s Day parade
- Have lunch at the local senior’s community center
- Invite friends over for games and snacks with a St. Patrick’s theme
- Catch a movie at the Irish Film Festival (If you’re not in Toronto, check your local theatre)
- Enjoy an afternoon or Irish music or dance at the many events in your community
Home care services can be catered to suit every need and budget. There’s no reason to spend this fun holiday alone or stuck inside when an assisted living caregiver can help with everything from transportation to and from events to shopping and meal preparation for a fun celebration at home.
David Porter, CPCA
Director of Living Assistance Services Inc.