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Halloween fun has no age limit. There are many activities that can be enjoyed by the teeniest trick-or-treaters all the way to the most seasoned “ghouls” and “goblins.” All it takes is a little creativity and a spirited attitude. For our senior adults, Halloween can be a fun and festive holiday with much to enjoy. Take a look at a variety of ways in which you can partake in Halloween activities at any age or ability level.

Decorate Your Space

Halloween decorations are just plain fun! There’s no other time of year when you can hang fake cobwebs and spiders or put out props like a skeleton candy bowl and have no one bat an eye. Take full advantage of this! Halloween decorations are around every corner. A quick trip to the dollar store will yield you with enough décor to make your living space festive for the season. It will also bring a smile to any visitors you have over throughout the season.

Pass Out Candy

Another staple of Halloween is being visited by trick-or-treaters. For senior adults, this is a great activity that allows you to partake in the fun without requiring much more than sitting on your porch with some treats. Better yet, invite over family, a neighbor, or a friend to sit with you. Together you can enjoy the creative costumes, giggling children, and all the sights and sounds of the season.

Dress the Part

Finding some festive Halloween attire is another easy and accessible way to celebrate the holiday. You can even ask a friend or caregiver to help you with this, if needed. A decorative sweater, or Halloween print scarf will instantly put you in the spirit of things. Even something as simple as some fun Halloween socks will brighten the day. If you do choose to handout candy to trick-or-treaters, the kids will love seeing you in a witch’s hat or clown nose!

Involve Your Pets

Just because the days of parading around children in costumes are behind you, you may still have some furry friends who can fit the part. There are endless options for pet costumes available online and in-store. If a friend is looking to treat you to a surprise, suggest this as an idea for something that would be a thoughtful gift. Seeing your beloved dog or cat looking like your favorite Halloween character will certainly bring a smile to everyone’s face.

Share in Other people’s Enjoyment

Finally and most essentially, Halloween is a prime time to share in other people’s enjoyment of the holiday! Kindly ask friends and family to share pictures with you of their children’s costumes and their home décor. Whether by text, email, social media, or in person, these photos will allow you to experience Halloween joy, even if you can’t be there to see it in person.

Is Halloween your favorite holiday? Share how your celebration has evolved over the years in the comment section below.

Thursday, June 13 is observed as National Career Nurse Assistants’ Day. Though it goes without saying that our CNA’s deserve our appreciation each and every day of the year, this day serves as a reminder to make time to go out of our way for a little extra act of thanks.

How can you show your appreciation for a CNA on Thursday, June 13? Here are just a few ideas to help spark your inspiration.

Put it into words.

The most thoughtful gifts don’t have to cost anything. As you know, “It’s the thought that counts.” So how can you let a CNA know that you are thinking about them? Put it into words! Write a letter, give them a card or put it in a poem. Don’t worry about being creative, simply speak from the heart. If you can, share a story of a time when you really appreciated their help. This will show that you’re grateful for them well beyond this day.

Do something that makes their job a little easier.

Think of a way to make their day-to-day tasks just a bit more enjoyable. Is there a tool or technology you might buy for them that can make their tasks more efficient? Is there something broken or outdated in your home, or wherever your CNA works, for example a clock or cooking appliance, that you could replace? Or maybe you purchase something that offers entertainment, like music or a book, to brighten up their day.

Honor your relationship with them.

A CNA does much more than care for another person, they form deep relationships which can be as close as family. Honor them by giving them a token of appreciation that reminds them of this relationship. For example, you can get a photo of your CNA with the person for whom they care and create a keepsake by framing it or incorporating the photo into another craft. Every time they see this photo that will be reminded that their job is so important to those they touch.

Give them the gift of rest.

Another thoughtful way to observe National Career Nurse Assistants’ Day is to think of a gift that encourages them to take a break and rest. A new candle, lotion, essential oil or gift card to a local spa are all wonderful ways to say, “I appreciate all the hard work you do for our family and you deserve some time to rest and recharge.”

Take it to social media.

We put most everything on social media, why not post some positivity? Share a story or simply offer some words of kindness for how a CNA has touched your life. Use #CareerNurseAssistantsDay to share on social media so that other CNA’s who might be following along can find your message and benefit from the added appreciation.

This National Career Nurse Assistants’ Day, June 13, be sure to take a moment to thank a CNA for all they do! To all of our CNA’s at Ella Home Care, and everywhere, thank you for all the love and care you pour into those who need it most. You bring joy and peace of mind to families and help others live the best possible quality of life. Simply put, you make the world a better place. Thank you!

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