There’s nothing like the bond between grandparent and grandchild, and summer vacation provides ample opportunities for grandparents to spoil their little ones with attention and affection. Instead of planning long days at the zoo or beach, try these activities that can easily be done at home.
Football. Baseball. Soccer. Golf. Basketball. Pick your favorite! A game of catch, a trip to the driving range or mini-golf, practicing drills in the backyard, the possibilities are endless. Sharing the love of a favorite pastime with the next generation offers them some insight, and some great stories, of what grandma and grandpa loved in their youth.
Playing a sport is also great exercise and gets both kids and seniors adequate time outdoors, breathing in the fresh air and loading up on Vitamin D.
Do you have great memories of fun with your parents flying kites or paper airplanes? Though the world is much more digital these days, kids can still appreciate the magic of learning to fold and throw a paper plane or watching a kite take off. It’s also an excellent opportunity to introduce grandparents to drones or remote-controlled vehicles. These electronic flyers also help to improve hand-eye coordination, which is a benefit to both kids and seniors.
Card games are the quintessential grandparent game—it’s the perfect rainy-day activity. Start with Go Fish for little ones and work up to the card shark classics like Rummy or War. These games improve logic skills, memory, and concentration.
Reading with grandkids of any age is both an excellent way to share time, and essential for their brain development. Reading aloud stimulates children’s imagination and expands their understanding of the world. As they learn to read themselves, moving into stories beyond their reading level helps them to improve their skills and broaden their concept of language. Sharing meaningful family books will help connect them to both their grandparent and their parent.
There is magic in the hunt to find treasure. From discovering a map to finding clues, scavenger, or treasure hunts provide kids with the opportunity to use their imagination, solve problems, and feel victorious as they successfully solve riddles and clues. Because this is an indoor or outdoor activity, it’s great for grandparents of all mobility levels. Treasure hunts are also the perfect way to share some family history by incorporating heirlooms or even landmarks that have sentimental meaning.
What do grandparents love more than anything? Showing off their grandkids! For grandparents who still live at home, encourage the kids to come to a favorite activity like a volunteer opportunity. If your parent lives in a senior living community, have the kids accompany them to an activity or outing. Aegis Living Life Enrichment Directors plan hours of engaging programs for their residents that would be educational for children. They could also join grandma or grandpa for the weekly outing, which can be anything from a trip to the local park to browsing a local museum.
Joining grandparents for lunch or dinner also allows them the opportunity to share their treasured grandsons and daughters with their friends. Plus, they fill up on a delicious meal before coming home and can practice their best table manners.
There are many ways to keep kids entertained at Aegis Living, from watching a game in the sports den, to creating a masterpiece in art class to proudly hang on grandma’s wall. We invite you to stop by a community near you to experience our grand common areas and ask to speak with a Life Enrichment Director to discover one of the many activities the residents enjoy each day.
Respite Stays & Day Stays give family caregivers a real break—hours, days, or a few weeks—while your loved one enjoys a safe, enriching short‑term home at Aegis Living. Guests settle into a beautifully furnished private apartment and have 24/7 care staff and onsite nurses, medication management, and discreet safety technology (motion sensors, medical‑alert pendants, visitor check‑in) for peace of mind. Each day feels purposeful with chef‑prepared, all‑day dining and 200+ monthly activities—from book clubs and fitness classes to movie nights—plus full use of the community. We coordinate with your loved one’s physicians to mirror their routines and care, so the stay feels familiar. It’s also a smart trial run for senior living: meet neighbors, test services, and see what supported independence looks like—without a long‑term commitment. Choose a Respite Stay when you’re traveling or need time to recharge, when your loved one would benefit from structure, social connection, and great meals, or when you both want peace of mind while keeping options open.
Hospice & End‑of‑Life Care at Aegis Living is comfort‑first support for the final stage of life, delivered in your loved one’s private apartment by our 24/7 care team in coordination with a trusted local hospice provider you choose (or we can recommend). Together, we create a coordinated care plan that manages pain and other symptoms, oversees medications, and provides calm, dignified help with daily needs, while offering compassionate emotional support for both resident and family. Discreet safety measures and a reliable medical‑alert system bring help quickly; chef‑prepared, in‑apartment meals adapt to changing appetites. Families are guided through decisions and moments of closure so they can focus on being present in a peaceful, home‑like setting. If your loved one already lives at Aegis, they can remain in the comfort of their home, avoiding disruptive moves. Choose this level of care when curative treatment is no longer the goal and you want expert symptom control, hands‑on daily support, and a setting that protects dignity and prioritizes comfort, meaning, and time together.
Memory Care is specialized, secure support for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias who benefit from a calm, structured environment and round‑the‑clock expertise. At Aegis Living, that care happens in Life’s Neighborhood—an intimate, thoughtfully designed setting where 24/7 dementia‑trained caregivers and a nursing team on site seven days a week deliver personalized help with daily living, medication management, and mobility (including Hoyer lifts and two‑person transfers), while gently redirecting agitation and confusion. Days are purpose‑filled with science‑based cognitive programming, certified music therapy, and social activities; chef‑prepared meals are easy to enjoy and dining spaces and cues are designed for memory support. Discreet safety features like secured entrances, emergency pendants with fall detection, and optional motion sensors, prevent wandering and bring peace of mind, and visiting physicians and wellness professionals reduce trips off‑site. Families receive education and ongoing support. If your loved one is unsafe alone, missing medications, wandering, needs frequent cueing or hands‑on help with bathing or dressing, or thrives with a predictable routine, Memory Care offers the right level of care. For milder needs, our transitional Assisted Living can be a first step; for advancing symptoms, secured Memory Care provides the specialized, heartfelt support to help them feel calm, connected, and at home.