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It’s Halloween season—let’s have a good scare (maybe), and a good laugh for sure! Let’s play with children when they come to our door for treats. Let’s put up orange and black decorations, with flashing lights and crape paper.
And, or course, don’t forget the treats for the little people coming with their parents or older siblings. They venture up to your door... hold out their hand and manage to say, Trick-or-treat!
It’s really time to be lighthearted and playful! Even (or especially) when we’re older. Halloween is not just for kids—it can be a fun, creative time for older adults too.
Ideas to make Halloween fun for seniors,
including those living with dementia:
- Make trick-or-treating bags in preparation for children coming to the door. Use stickers and toys, and maybe leave them outside the door if they are too uncomfortable to open the door. Then, put a note outside the door: "Welcome; help yourself. We’re so glad you came. We’re hiding inside!"
- Set aside some time with your loved one to interact with some children you know and talk about Halloween. Let the children show you their costumes.
- Decorations don’t have to be scary. They can celebrate the beautiful fall season. Pine cones, colorful leaves. And of course, pumpkins.
- Make no-carve pumpkins by painting faces on gourds. You can also try sponge painting a pumpkin on a paper plate with orange color. Stick googly eyes and paint a smile, and you’re done!
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