Party Theme Ideas for Senior Citizens
When planning the party, the first thing we need to do is to set a theme. The purpose of confirming the theme is to determine the color and atmosphere that we use to decorate the room. The birthday cake, the gifts given after the party, and the tableware used at the party are all based on the theme people choose. It is better to ask the seniors about their suggestions and opinions first after you decide to throw a party for the old. Some seniors may enjoy surprises, some of them may not, especially considering their health conditions. Here are some of the most popular party themes for the elderly you can choose.
1.Birthday Party
Every senior deserves their birthday party, which is an important milestone for them. The birthday party is a great opportunity to make them feel special and gather families together. It is a good chance to bond all the families and leave some memories which will last forever. Throwing a birthday for the elderly on this special day and gather all families and friends together to give the best wishes to them. Keep in mind that some people may prefer to have a private small gathering with close families and friends instead of a big party with lots of guests. Some people may be troubled with what should they choose for seniors’ birthday. Gifts for the old should be appropriate and with useful abilities. Planning will enable you to get to the bottom of exactly what your relative would like to do for his or her birthday. An upright walker with a variety of styles is a good assistant for the elderly in daily life. Oasis Space Fully Foldable Standing Walker is foldable, adjustable, with a seat, bag, and more.
2. Retro Theme
Before getting old, everyone experienced a youthful life. Retro back to their 20s, 30s even 40s to bring nostalgia to the night. With so many memories and experiences, it is easy to pick up some highlights and some memorable moments which is worth reliving. Preparing videos or photos to remind them of their youthful time and inviting some old friends or someone hard to see in the daily life to the party. When going through these pictures and videos, people will have lots of fun and recall some funny memories of the old time. The decoration of the party should be special and suitable for retro-themed parties. We can decorate the party with vintage records, disco balls, bright flowers, and kaleidoscopes which will turn the house into the old-fashioned style to make guests feel like being in a 60s club. Moreover, outfits matching the retro theme are necessary! Such as classic printed blouses, straight-leg jeans and classic long dresses, and so on. To dress like a person living in the 60s and will immediately bring the guests back to that time. Remember to put on some classic jazz music to make the atmosphere more vintage and people can follow the music to dance.
3. Hollywood Theme
Without a doubt, people watched Hollywood movies more or less in their life and a Hollywood-themed party is a good excuse to dress up like the movie stars. Guests can choose the characters they want to be dressed up and wear fancy dresses and pieces of jewelry to the party. To make people feel like the Hollywood atmosphere, the party should be decorated with shining pieces and some elements about some classic Hollywood movies, such as hanging classic posters and showing an old Hollywood movie on the wall or screen. Moreover, you can arrange some fun games at the party, such as, trivia, karaoke, and watching movies, etc. Leave a place to let some guests dance with along the music. If possible, reserve a band to have the live show. If the seniors have some preferences, it is better to let them choose.
4. All Handmade
After retiring, the elderly have lots of leisure time and handmade craftwork is a good choice for them to kill time. A Handmade-themed party is also a good choice for the seniors. We can decorate the room with handmade pieces. For example, DIY photo booths, paper cutting, knitting, tissue paper pom poms, DIY cakes and snakes, and so on. Handmade decorations are one of the best ways to make the party become more vibe and vibe. Guests can be part of the handmade activities and make some cute DIY pieces back home. I believe that it can bring some nice memories for the guests and the seniors.
5. Christmas Party
Christmas is the biggest and most important holiday of all year. Holiday celebrations are a cheerful way to gather all the families together and send a gift to each other. Prepare a Christmas party as soon as possible to order the decorations and materials online or offline. Set the party components to be on the same page. You can choose to decorate the party to a Winter wonderland Christmas Party or the most classic Christmas party. If you want to host a classical and traditional party, find some red and green Ch ristmas holiday decorations, nice Christmas trees, and some special designs. Don’t forget to prepare the Christmas cards and gifts for your families and friends. One of the best gifts is an upright walker which is convenient and easy to use for seniors The handle of the Oasis Space Fully Foldable Standing Walker can be adjusted from 42" to 45.5", suitable for most people. The padded armrests are also adjustable, allowing users to look forward more confidently and comfortably while standing, and provide better upper body support. If you want to have a Winter Wonderland theme party, you should decorate your house to be in a snow-covering world with snowflakes, white décor, and snowmen. You can also plan some interesting activities for the party. For example, the White elephant which is a classic Christmas game. People can exchange gifts and open gifts from a communal table and can choose whether to keep the gifts or steal another participant’s gifts during the turn. When the game come to the end, everyone just keeps the gift they are holding. Christmas Karaoke is also a good choice to hold at the Christmas Party. Gather the guests together and sing some classic Christmas tunes, which is an easy and entertaining activity that spreads the holiday spirits and reminds people of their favorite classic songs. People can sing together and rise the atmosphere to the climax.
It is never being too young or too old to have fun. The seniors still can be the main character of a party and holding a party for the old is a great way to show your honor and express your love for them. Theme party is the great way to gather families and friends together and communicate with each other. Choose a suitable theme among these and have fun with the old at home to make them feel being accompanied and loved.