Parents today are busy with jam-packed calendars and balancing the commitments of home, work, and children. We look forward to summer break to ease our hectic schedules. Make the most of your free time this summer by bringing your children to visit their grandparents. If your parent(s) are living in an assisted living community, there are plenty of ways to share quality time together.
“At Aegis Living, we love to include family and friends in our activities and events,” says Tom Laborde, Chief Operating Officer at Aegis Living. “Our dedicated Life EnrichmentDirectors plan and schedule creative activities that often appeal to multiple generations. We welcome participation, especially grandchildren.”
Share a meal together. Most assisted living communities allow residents to bring guests for a meal. We suggest that you call the community to find out what time meals are served and to reserve a spot with your loved one. Since summer allows for more flexibility, perhaps meeting for breakfast would be a fun way to start your day. Or dine al fresco for lunch or dinner on the patio to enjoy a warm afternoon or evening together. Also, dining with an elderly loved one is a good time for your youngsters to practice their table manners.
Enjoy the outdoors. With the sun shining and warmer weather, go outdoors! Enjoy the grounds of the community, assist with weeding in the garden, walk the dog together, or take your loved one to a local park. Bring a game of croquet, a bottle of bubbles, or a ball to toss. Remember to bring sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses for the grandkids and grandparents.
Share a community activity. Our Life Enrichment Directors plan daily activities and special outings for our residents all year long. Many of the crafts, exercise programs, games, and day trips may appeal to grandchildren as well. We suggest that you contact the community to coordinate participating in an activity. Also, don’t forget to inquire if there are any costs that need to be covered or special arrangements for your family to participate. Not only will the grandparent love to show off their grandchildren, but also the other residents can benefit from the energy and enthusiasm of your children.
Show and tell. Just like in your school days, have your child bring a favorite object to the community to present with a short story. Encourage your parent to do the same. Shared objects can be a great way to communicate with a child. In fact, you may learn something new from these stories!
Board games and cards. There is no age limit to playing a game. For small children, keep it simple like Go Fish or Memory. Older children may benefit from learning more difficult games like chess or bridge from a grandparent. Perhaps bring a game from home (with all the pieces) that your child only plays when visiting their grandparent. This special game will give them both something to look forward to playing when they meet.
Coloring. The craze of coloring for adults has really taken off in popularity. There are plenty of fun and creative coloring books on the market that are now age appropriate from ages 3 to 99. Gather your crayons, pens, pencils, and coloring books for an afternoon of art. Coloring is an easy, no mess project that grandparents and kids can share and enjoy together.
Summer break is a great time to create fond memories for your children of their grandparents. It is also a slower time in your typically packed and fully scheduled year to take some additional time with your loved ones. It is important that your aging loved ones feel connected and have an active role in the lives of their grandchildren.
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.