{"id":76469,"date":"2023-01-20T15:43:53","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T15:43:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/7-tips-for-spending-valentines-day-with-seniors\/"},"modified":"2023-01-20T15:43:53","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T15:43:53","slug":"7-tips-for-spending-valentines-day-with-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/en-ca\/7-tips-for-spending-valentines-day-with-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips for Spending Valentine’s Day with Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Make this year special and spend Valentine’s day with seniors in your life.
If you have an aging parent, grandparent or neighbour who would otherwise be alone or in a care home, then make their Valentine’s Day a special occasion with these great ideas:
1. Flowers <\/strong>
Call to your loved one’s home with their favourite flowers. You can include a handwritten message that tells them all the things you admire most about them.
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2. A little dessert <\/strong>
If the person you are visiting has a sweet tooth consider baking (or buying) their favourite dessert. You can share a piece together when you visit and are reminiscing over fond memories.
3. Frame a picture  <\/strong>
If you have any pictures of you and your senior loved one, framing one and bringing it to them as a Valentine’s gift is a great idea. You can bond over your shared memories from when the photo was taken and leave a lovely present when you go.
4. Stay for a chat  <\/strong>
Sometimes there is no greater gift than sitting and having a chat. If your loved one has lost a partner, reminiscing about their love on Valentine’s Day might be just what they need.
5. Old romantic movies <\/strong>
Find out what their favourite old romantic movie is and watch it together. Who wouldn’t love to spend Valentine’s Day watching Casablanca!
6. Go for a walk <\/strong>
Stay active this Valentine’s Day and go for a leisurely stroll together in a nearby park or any scenic nature spots.
7. Invite friends over  <\/strong>
Why not make a bit of a party out of it? Invite some neighbours, friends or family over and have an evening of socializing with your elderly loved one.<\/a>
 
Read Next: Make Valentine’s Day Special for the Whole Family <\/a>
Read Next: 6 Tips for a Great Valentine’s Date Night <\/a>
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