Celebrating Mother’s Day When Your Mom Is a Senior

You’re never too grown up to tell your Mom how much she means to you.

So, take the time this Mother’s Day to plan something special with her — it’s an opportunity to make memories both of you will treasure, and it likely will mean the world to her to know that you remember and appreciate all the things she did throughout your life to help you grow into the person you are today.

Our relationship with our parents doesn’t end when we reach a certain age and move out into the world on our own. We may depend on our parents less and, eventually, they may need our help more, but there is no bond closer than that of a mother and child.

She was there for you — now it’s time to be there for her.

Here are five Mother’s Day celebration ideas you can do to make the day special:

• Organize a family dinner – Does your Mom have a favorite restaurant she likes to visit? No better time to take her to enjoy her favorite meal! Or maybe she would prefer to stay in. It’s really all about being together, no matter what you eat and where you are. Your mother may appreciate a potluck dinner with the relatives at her house, or you could keep it simple and prepare a traditional family favorite together. Sitting around a table with the people she loves would be a gift that is tough to top for most senior Moms.

• Visit a park, garden, or museum – If your Mom is an art or history lover, a trip to a museum can be the perfect day out. But, even if a trip to the marble halls of a gallery is your Mom’s first time making such a visit, there are lots of reasons to believe she’s going enjoy the time together. One of the best things about a museum – or a park or botanical garden – is that it’s a fantastic place to take a leisurely stroll, and it gives you plenty of opportunities to talk, catch up, and reminisce.

• Go someplace with sentimental ties – Surely you have a favorite ice cream parlor, music hall or local attraction you’ve visited through the years with your Mom. Take her back to one of those old favorites where you can relive fond memories from years gone by. Not only can you have a great day with Mom doing something you both love to do, it’s also a fantastic gesture to show her how much the things she did with you in the past meant to you, and that you haven’t forgotten.

• Treat Mom to a spa visit – If you are still looking for Mother’s Day celebration ideas, it’s always fun to give someone something that they wouldn’t normally splurge on for themselves. A trip to the spa is a way to spoil Mom a little bit and will leave her feeling great for days afterward. She’ll be especially thrilled if you visit the spa with her and spend the day together. It’s sure to be an experience she — and you — will never forget.

• Sign up for a class or activity with them – Does your Mom love to learn new things? Maybe she wants to learn how to make ceramic sculptures, paint portraits, or bake pastries. There’s likely a class in your area that can be fun for both of you and help create a new, special memory. It’s even the sort of thing that could turn into a new shared hobby!

Whether you choose one of these Mother’s Day celebration ideas or pick something else to do with your Mom this Mother’s Day, the important thing is to remember to spend quality time with her and make it a priority to show and tell her how much she means to you. Our relationship with our parents is something that lasts a lifetime, and something that we pass on to our own kids.

So, make a big deal out of Mom’s special day, just like she made a big deal out of every birthday, ballgame, and band performance she celebrated with you when you were growing up. You’ll be glad you did!

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