Spend Grandparents Day Making Happy Memories

August 30, 2024

The summer has gone faster than the blink of an eye, and Grandparents Day is almost here. If you haven’t made plans yet, now’s the time!

Connecting with the generations above us can teach us a lot. A great first step to making the most of any visit is offering your full attention without distractions.

If you have to use your phone while you’re together, bring it to show your loved ones all your latest pictures to bring them up to speed on everything you’ve been up to lately. Sharing your photos and stories could spark fun memories they’ll share with you, too!

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If you’d like to get to know a little more about your grandparents or older relatives, choose some items from the list of questions below.

Conversation Starters:

There are so many creative questions that could be added to this list. There’s even a game-like version available on Amazon: The Life Story Interview Kit comes in a convenient, easy-to-manage box that can be toted anywhere for visits, holidays, or to break the monotony of long car rides.

Celebrating Grandparents Day is all about family and togetherness. If you have small children, bring them to see their grandparents. Encourage older children to make the time to visit their grandparents as well to keep the holiday alive!

Celebration Ideas for Grandparents Day:

If your grandparents reside in a senior living community, visit them. Chances are there’s a celebration event planned. Call ahead and get the scoop before you visit. Most importantly, be sure to acknowledge Grandparents Day and make your loved ones feel special and honored that you took the time.

If you enjoy spending time with seniors and helping improve their days, consider a career at Edgewood! You’ll get to spend time with folks who feel just like your grandparents every day. You get to know them and their families and enjoy the best stories! Check out our open positions here.

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