Halloween activities for seniors are diverse and unique, and this is even truer for those in senior living communities. From themed crafts for older adults to community costume parties, there are tons of ways that Royal Palm Beach residents can enjoy seasonal celebration ideas.
RetailNext reports that Americans will spend about $11.7 billion this Halloween season. This is because people love planning and celebrating Halloween year-round. If you're among these Halloween fans, you'll be happy to know that the holiday's on the up-and-up when it comes to popularity!
Royal Palm Beach, FL, is known for its suburban feel and gorgeous parks. Those living here can easily enjoy fall foliage, including those in retirement communities, and holiday fun for seniors makes the season extra special!
Like anyone else, seniors have tons of options for fun Halloween activities as October 31st approaches. Common Halloween activities include:
There's something to do regardless of your activity level.
Those looking for easy and fun events while enjoying SHINE Memory Care in Florida will find events and activities right outside their community apartment door. Seniors who want to get out and about will be able to find tons of activities scattered across Royal Palm Beach.
The Capstone at Royal Palm Beach offers different Halloween activities every year. The calendar's never the same as it was in the previous year, so residents always have some fun surprises to look forward to.
Some things that you may find within our community include:
Not all of these events are guaranteed annually, but they should give you a good idea of what to expect more generally.
For more specific information about events we're offering this year, look at our activity calendar. You can also ask our community caregivers what activities you can look forward to while on an assisted living community tour!
Still, not everything about Halloween is about fun events. Sometimes it's about the ambiance, too.
Outdoor community amenities are also ideal for residents who like to enjoy the fall foliage. We have:
In the fall, these areas are speckled with fallen leaves ready to crunch under your shoes or the wheels of your wheelchair.
Picking what activities and events to try is a pretty intuitive process. If you see something that looks fun on your senior living community's calendar,pen it onto your schedule and go!
When you do, you'll meet and spend time with other residents who share similar interests to you. The activity itself is the icebreaker. This is important since common interests are the foundation of most strong friendships.
You also should consider who you're attending the event with.
If you're spending a night with friends in your assisted living or memory care community, talk about what everyone's interested in. This will give you the chance to strengthen lifelong friendships through activities that everybody's excited about.
If you have children or grandchildren visiting you in your beautiful community, take them to family-friendly events. Young grandkids will love painting pumpkins, while adult children might prefer spooky treat samplers.
There is always a wide range of events happening in Royal Palm Beach, including festivals and adult Halloween events. Family-friendly events are also available, as are those made for people with unique sensory needs.
The Palm Beach Zoo hosts Boo at the Zoo every year, which is a zoo-based Halloween event. Attendees can enjoy trick-or-treating and character meet-and-greets.
It's perfect for seniors who want to spend a fun day out with their beloved grandchildren this Halloween season.
On October 19th, the Mounts Botanical Garden will also host a Botanical Garden Bash. This festival features games and a petting zoo.
There's also a pumpkin patch to enjoy in the well-decorated venue, so both seniors and children can enjoy great autumnal selections.
After the event, you can bring the pumpkins you buy back home. Decorate the pumpkins with friends in your assisted living community or with the grandchildren who selected them with you!
There are lots of ways to decorate your assisted living apartment for spooky season. Our well-appointed senior living apartments offer ample treated windows for cling-on decorations.
Pumpkins and ghosts are readily available, but you can make your own window clings for some fun and fright.
You can also improve the ambiance with fake spiderwebs. Make sure that you don't put them anywhere that you'll trip over them, but weaving them around the walls of your room is a great way to decorate.
There are also some Halloween-y trinkets to put up, like:
Halloween activities are for people of all ages, including those in assisted living and memory care.
The Capstone at Royal Palm Beach has tailored safe community events to meet the needs of our residents. We have a diverse array of senior-friendly activities ready to go this October, so you can enjoy holiday fun easily within our walls.
We also stand out because of our five-star reviews and great testimonials from residents, so you know you're getting access to great events when you live here.
We're excited to show you our amenities and discuss logistics with you, so contact our team to schedule a tour of our community!