Scare Up Some Halloween Fun at Your Facility

Has Halloween crept up on you? Don't be spooked! We have lots of ideas to help you create a memorable celebration at your facility.

Have a pumpkin decorating contest
Talk to local farmers in your area to see if they would be willing to donate small pumpkins for a pumpkin decorating contest. Gather interested participants and provide them with an array of non-toxic paints, markers and other decorative elements (while some residents might still possess the dexterity needed to carve a pumpkin with a knife, paints and markers are a safer choice). Have residents vote for their favorite pumpkin and award a prize to the winner. 

Show a scary movie
Your residents might enjoy watching spooky movies that were popular when they were younger. Many of these movies are available on DVD at your local library. Alfred Hitchcock films, such as Psycho, The Birds and Rear Window, are sure to be crowd pleasers. For additional ideas, click here to view the American Film Institute's "100 Years…100 Thrills" list.

Celebrate with healthy treats
Traditional Halloween goodies are packed with sugar, making them a bad choice for your diabetic residents. The American Diabetes Association suggests swapping out candy for beloved fall flavors, such as low-sugar apple and pumpkin goodies, broth-based soups and vegetarian chili.

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