The 4th of July is a time to be spent with family and friends, yet one particular group seems be easy to forget. Many seniors spend the holiday alone and this can make for a rather lonely celebration. Everyone deserves to enjoy the spectacle of fireworks on the 4th of July. It is important to remember the old adults in your life be they parents, grandparents, friends, or neighbors. It doesn't matter whether they live in nursing homes in Michigan or next door, we should strive to include them and here are a few tips on how to do that.

Many cities have a fireworks display at night, but they also have activities during the day. There are fun things to do from festivals or concerts to a fair with rides and other festivities for the whole family to enjoy. These are a wonderful way for the whole family to have fun while your elderly friends or family can partake as well. Sometimes just spending time with the grandchildren is enough to please.

You could get with grandparents or elderly neighbors and create festive decorations and crafts. This is a great way to do something at home that is both in the spirit of the holiday and can involve the children to spend time with their grandparent. You can even create holiday cards to send to friends, cousins, or other family who are not nearby to show that you are thinking of them on the holiday.

If you simply cannot be with your older adult for whatever reason these are some ideas to let them know you care and wish them the best. Giving them a potted plant with a n American flag stuck in it or even a some delicious red and blue jello can brighten their day and ease the loneliness. Take some sparklers and spend a little time with that elderly couple next door or even take them or your older adult out for a hot dog before or after the holiday. A little cheer in someone's life does wonders. Ask your older adult to share their most memorable 4th of July memory, this is a great way to have a conversation and learn more about your loved ones.

Everyone loves the holidays and for some the 4th of July is a favorite. Putting effort into ensuring that your older adults are included or at least thought about can go a long way. Many feel that they have no one to share the special time of the year with and reminding them that someone cares can be a big deal. If all else fails remember that red, white, and blue carnations are festive and always a good choice to send to that someone you care about. Nursing homes in Michigan know what it's like to deal with lonely elderly adults and many of these tips are used everywhere to help ease the minds of residents. We all care for our family and it is important to show it from time to time.