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If you plan to spend your first holiday season in a senior living community, it can be tricky to feel festive in a new environment. However, there are some ways that you can make your space feel like home. No matter how you spend the holidays, try these tips to get in the holiday spirit this season.

How Can You Make Your Assisted Living Apartment Feel More Festive?

1. Decorate Your Space

The first step to making your apartment feel like home is to pull out some holiday decorations like a small Christmas tree or menorah, some string lights, or candles. Even small details like holiday towels, a festive doormat, or a decorative cookie jar can make a difference. Consider inviting grandchildren or friends over to help you decorate. They can bring some different ones to add to the collection in your new apartment. 

2. Invite Family for Dinner

senior livingWhether you host a dinner for one night of Hanukkah or a Christmas Eve party, you can start new traditions in your new home. Even a game night can be a great way to get everyone together. Having your family close by, exchanging gifts and enjoying each other’s company, will get you and your loved ones in the holiday spirit. You can include friends from your senior living community in family activities to develop relationships further. 

3. Participate in Activities

Find out if your senior living community holds activities during the holidays. This could include caroling, crafting, volunteering, or movie showings. You can make ornaments to hang on the tree, write cards to children in local hospitals, or sing your favorite holiday songs with friends. And if your community does not already have these activities, you can create them yourself. These activities can help you meet new people in the community and spread some holiday cheer. 

 

If you want a senior living community that feels like home this holiday season and year-round, contact the team at Small Assisted Living Coalition located in Tampa, FL, This organization can help you sift through assisted living communities. They can find ones with fun options including games, crafts, and music, as well as transportation and off-site events. You can visit them online to view a full list of their services, or call (813) 857-2551 to make an appointment.

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