Valentine’s Day Tips for Families Visiting Assisted Living Communities

Undoubtedly, a real danger to a senior’s life is depression and loneliness which can make them prone to diseases. And, no occasion is better than Valentine’s Day to celebrate the love and friendship with senior citizens, get them out of their routine life and have fun together.
Certainly, the day is highly focused on romance, but people visiting assisted living communities can make a big difference in the lives of seniors by spending quality time together and participating in planned activities which can make Valentine’s day a very special one for them too.

You can easily brighten up the day of any senior by giving them valentine gifts and much more as mentioned below:


Homemade Cards:

While some seniors might be feeling lonely at this time of the year, connecting with them can reduce negative feelings and creating homemade cards can be the best choice. Since, they are the ultimate way to share emotions and best wishes for the elderly.


Pop-Up Cards:

This year, do something different with Valentine’s Day cards. From childhood to our older years, pop up cards always remain the perfect option to celebrate this form of love.


Valentine’s Bird Feeders:

In order to attract lovely birds to your community, bird feeders are just awesome to have. They easily fit in with the V-Day theme and you can make some for the facility itself and can pile up on supplies for your loved ones to make superb gifts.


Felt Fortune Cookies:



Everyone loves fortune cookies and your elderly people can make the most of these fun activities on the Valentine’s Day. So, just pass around the plate full of fortune cookies and see what the future has in store for your senior friends.


Fabric Hearts:



They are a tiny, beautiful token of love and affection which are great to give out to loved ones as precious gifts.


Floating Heart Backdrop:



The easy to make, whimsical and colorful floating heart backdrops make a lovely choice especially when you are with a large group of seniors to help you out.


Crepe-Paper Roses:



Everyone loves  roses and paper roses can serve as a pleasant decoration throughout the entire month and make an alluring gift for your loved ones.

Not everyone loves Valentine’s Day but those who do will be pleased to have a way to rejoice the happy moments. Seniors living in assisted living communities often long for the past and if you get a chance to visit the facility, bringing the past to life with a V-Day themed activity will make the elderly feel enthusiastic and in good spirits.


Play songs, dance together and don’t hesitate to bring heart shaped treats. Some extra colors, flavors and the lovely spirit of the day will indulge everyone into the festivity of Valentine’s Day. Prior to bringing any food items to the nursing home, clear it with the community’s staff in case of any diet restrictions. Your senior family and friends will surely treasure the gifts forever.

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