Fall Activities for Seniors and Their Caregivers
- ewoodbury9
- Sep 8, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 9, 2025
From the first brisk breeze until the last leaf falls- the autumnal season is full of opportunities to enrich your life. Bringing a touch of fall to you and your care recipient's everyday lives is a great way to keep life exciting! Keep reading for seasonal crafts, recipes, and activities to enjoy as the the world turns color around us!
Fall Crafts
Settle in with a hot cup of coffee or tea, put on some music, and try one of these fun seasonal crafts! Links to craft instructions are provided.
Leaf Suncatchers
Using construction paper, contact paper, and tissue paper or fresh fallen leaves you can create a beautiful suncatcher to hang on your window and welcome the fall season. If the person in your care has limited dexterity, you can do some prep work beforehand to ensure that things run smoothly.
Pumpkin Coasters
Plain cork coasters and pompoms combine (with the help of hot glue) to create these adorable seasonal coasters. You can even make this craft your own by switching up the pompom designs, get creative and make an apple or maybe a ghost!
Fall Activities
These activities have been selected specifically to for you and the person in your care. No matter their abilities you should find something on this list that suits you both well!
Fall Trivia
Download this fall themed trivia to exercise your brain. Get other friends and family members involved and host a fun seasonal trivia night!
Scenic Drive
Take your loved on on a scenic drive to enjoy the changing foliage! This is a There are several scenic routes in northwest Indiana, and if you take scenic drive to Kemil Beach in the Indiana Dunes National Park, you can also see Lake Michigan! Check out this foliage map to plan your scenic drive for peak colors!
Bonfire
Bonfires are a wonderful fall activity that anyone with a fire pit can enjoy! Throw in some hot cider and smores and you have a perfect cozy evening planned. If the ambiance of a fire sounds nice but the reality gathering the materials and starting a fire is just too much- you are not alone! Check out bonfire videos on Youtube to set the vibes for a cozy night inside.
Carve or Paint Pumpkins
Put on a fun Halloween movie and line your kitchen table with newspaper, its pumpkin carving time! Pumpkin carving may not always be an option especially if your care recipient does not have the strength or dexterity to use a knife. If that is the case, pumpkin painting is a great alternative!
Seasonal Events in Your Area
Harvest Festival, Apple Festivals, Scarecrow Festivals- the list of seasonal festivities goes on and on! Check Panorama Now's list of fall festivals in Northwest Indiana to plan a fun outing for you and your care recipient.
Fall Recipes
These fall recipes have been selected with accessibility in mind!
Crockpot Vegetable Soup
This slow cooker veggie soup is a wonderfully hearty meal that comes together easily in the crockpot! You can prepare it ahead of time and cook it on low throughout the day as the yummy aromas fill your house.
Pumpkin Dump Cake
With boxed yellow cake mix and a few extra ingredients, this easy seasonal dessert comes together in under an hour. Top it with some vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce for a special, indulgent touch.
Easy Apple Crumble
Pumpkin is often the star of fall, but let's not forget the humble apple! This easy apple crumble recipe is sure to warm you and your loved ones' spirits this autumn. Serve it warm topped with ice cream for a delicious treat!
Whether you add a scenic drive or a seasonal craft from this post to your fall to-do list, I hope your autumn season is fun and fulfilling!
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