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How to Spread Love to Seniors for Valentine’s Day Share a Sweet Moment If you are fortunate enough to spend some time with your senior loved one in person this Valentine’s Day, try celebrating with one of these activities: • Swap stories of your most cherished or funny memories. • Re-watch some of your favorite movies. • Go for a stroll and get some fresh air. • Get a sweet treat from a local bakery. • Plan a picnic with their favorite meal.
your loved one’s day. Often, a heartfelt sentiment is much more meaningful. Say “I love you” with a handmade card or handwritten letter. A framed photo of a special moment together—or a scrapbook of many milestone moments—is a thoughtful gift that shows you care all year long.
Support Their Wellness Keeping in touch with While love can be celthe senior in your life is ebrated any day of the not only good for your year, Valentine’s Day is relationship but may be set aside as the one day good for their health too. a year when you can let Studies show that having those closest to you know strong social ties reduchow much they are cheres risks of cardiovascuSchedule Some Screen ished and loved. While lar problems, osteoporoTime the holiday is traditional- Nothing compares to sis, rheumatoid arthritis, ly reserved as a romantic and Alzheimer’s disease. spending time with a occasion, all love can be Spending quality time loved one face-to-face. celebrated on this special However, even if you can’t with your loved one on a day—including your love be together in person this regular basis can also help for elderly friends and prevent feelings of loneliyear, you can schedule family who may need it some virtual face time. Try ness and depression. most. utilizing video messaging Surround Your Senior apps and platforms like A thoughtful gesture may Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime With Love reach further than you Seniors have strong and to share a smile, sing a think, so as you make loving support systems song, and chat with the plans for Valentine’s Day, senior in your life. An im- year-round, but make be sure to give some atten- promptu video call makes them feel extra special this tion to the special senior in for a lovely surprise and Valentine’s Day. Bring your life with these simple lets them know you care. them flowers or their faand easy ways to show vorite candy and watch your love. Send a Special Message their face light up with You don’t have to give an love! extravagant gift to make
