With Father’s Day around the corner, you might be excited to spend this exciting and special day with your loved one. If your loved one is in an assisted living community, there are numerous fun activities you can do to celebrate Father’s Day with him. Read on to know more.
Have a Meal Together
Nothing brings people together and makes people happier like a delicious meal. So, what better way to celebrate Father’s Day than to have a good meal together? And you can do so in many ways. Be it ordering takeout from his favorite restaurant, cooking him a special dish, or heading out to a special store for desserts, your loved one will definitely enjoy the day with you. Even if you cannot be with him in person, you can set up a video to have a meal together at the same time.
Watch a Movie Together
One other way to celebrate Father’s Day together? By watching a movie together. Even if you and your father do not have the same movie tastes, you can let him pick or surprise him with his favorite movie since it is his special day. You can also watch the movie with his friends or other family members to make it more exciting and memorable.
Go to a Museum Tour
If your loved one appreciates culture and historical information, you can go on a museum tour with him. Not only is it an excellent way for him to see some of his favorite works, but it is also a great bonding experience and a wonderful conservation starter. And the cherry on top of the cake? Some of the world’s top institutions are now making their most popular exhibits available to the public via a virtual tour. So, even if your loved one is unable to move around much or is limited to their assisted living community, both of you can still make this journey together and enjoy this special day. In fact, some museum virtual tours are also free, so you can save more money and time.
Talk About the Past
Talking about the past is another great way to spend Father’s Day together with your loved one. You’ve undoubtedly heard the same stories hundreds of times, and the specifics shift somewhat with each recounting, but that doesn’t make them any less memorable. If you are unable to visit him in his assisted living community, do not worry. Set up a video conversation with your father and ask him to tell you about the day he caught the big fish or how he met your mother. Here is a fun fact. By increasing cognitive processes, recollecting events supports mental health therapies.
Let Him Teach You
It goes without saying that parents are often eager to teach their children new skills. It is the same for your father, so why not ask him to teach you this Father’s day? Here is what you can do. Inquire about anything new your father has learned, such as a craft he made with his assisted living community. You can also follow along with him in the activity and encourage him to believe that he is still someone you look up to and treasure dearly.
