10/06/2025
Autumn is a season of change. Among the ever-changing colors of the leaves, cooler temperatures, and endless pumpkin spice-flavored treats come the wacky and wicked decorations of the so-called āspooky season.ā
Now through Halloween, you are likely to encounter all sorts of spooky decorations, from re-creations of the Charlie Brown pumpkin patch to the increasingly popular and extra creepy 12-foot-tall skeletons. These changing landscapes featuring spooky scenes can be confusing, disorienting, and potentially scary to your elderly loved ones, especially those with dementia or other age-related degenerative neurological diseases.
Click below for some suggestions from our memory care experts for safe activities for seniors with dementia that allow your loved one to be part of the holiday celebrations.
Celebrate Spooky season with your loved ones who might struggle with dementia. In this article, our senior living experts provide more insight on how you can plan safe activities for them.