Holiday Movie Recommendations for the Elderly
The Christmas break is a much anticipated time of the year. It is a happy time for adults and children. Along with the eating, drinking, writing cards, cooking, sending emails and engaging in togetherness, some people will reflect on the life of Jesus, others on the year that has been.
There is another activity that is also very popular at this time of year; watching movies.
There is something special about sitting down comfortably with some popcorn to watch a good movie with a few friends during the festive season; especially if the movie makes you laugh, lifts your spirits and inspires you.
The interpretation of a good movie varies from person to person. Some want a happy ending, or a triumph against all odds, a lesson in spiritual values, others want to laugh until they cry!
Fortunately, there is a movie for every taste.
Gather a group of people in front of a large screen, pull the curtains and make the occasion special by offering popcorn and some other finger foods such as pretzels, rum balls, and homemade cookies.
Invite relatives and friends to share this happy social time and have fun!
Here are some suggestions:
Christmas Themed Movies
| It's a Wonderful Life National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Elf Miracle on 34th Street White Christmas The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue |
 Home Alone (any of them) It happened one Christmas The Barretts of Wimpole Street A Christmas Story Planes, Trains and Automobiles |
Holiday Movies
| Awakenings Pay It Forward Me, Myself and Irene A Fish Called Wanda Some Like It Hot Duck Soup ( Marx Brothers) The Family Man 42nd Street The gay Divorce The Pink Panther Gidget Assisted Living The Descendants To Kill a Mockingbird Tootsie Mrs Doubtfire (Sally Field) O Brother Where Art Thou Roman Holidays Singing in the Rain The Full Monty My Big Fat Greek Wedding |
 The Wizard of Oz E.T. (Drew Barrymore) The Adams Family Grease Sense and Sensibility The sound of Music Sullivan's Travels Pollyanna (Hayley Mills) Oklahoma Elvis Presley (any movie) Seven Brides for Seven Brothers The King and I  Mama Mia Meet me in St Louis Saturday Night Fever An America in Paris Jailhouse Rock Shirley Temple (any movie) West Side Story My Fair lady Moulin Rouge |
Contemporary TV Shows
| Downtown Abbey Everybody Loves Raymond Little House on the Prairie Lassie As Time Goes By Pride & Prejudice |
 The Vicar of Dibley Falty Towers Planet Earth Mommy Bear Life (BBC documentaries on nature) |
Musical DVDs
 The Seekers (Farewell Concert) Peter, Paul & Mary Roy Orbison (Black & White Night) Jesus Christ Superstar Camelot Andre Rieu (any DVD) Les Miserables Cats Glen Campbell (Best of Campbell Music Show) Cat Stevens (Tea for the Tillerman – A Classic Concert DVD) Il Divo (At the Coliseum) Tony Bennett (Wonderful World – Live in San Francisco) Luciano Pavarotti (The Duets) Joe Cocker (Respect Yourself Live) The Beach Boys (Lost Concert) The Very Best of Richard Clayderman Live in Concert |
Enjoy!
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Elizabeth on Questions | 17th December 2012 Hi Has any one any ideas for a Resident who is having great difficulty lifting her head up. There must be some exercises - activities out there which I could try. I NEED HELP PLEASE Liz |
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Lyn on Feedback | 16th December 2012 I am sitting in my usual spot browsing through your wonderful site which I might add is never boring.I would like to take the opportunity to say to all Golden Carerers hard working crew and all your viewers have a wonderful rest and a safe, festive season into the New Year. I know I will (as I'm sure all of us) look forward to more reading and viewing next Year. The residents I look after are in for a treat next year as over the break I am gathering plenty of activities for them to participate in. I have nearly finished the first (3) modules for Cert. IV in Leisure and Health, it has been a little slow due to time as I have (3) positions with my place of work but I know it will all be worth it in the end. Cheers all and happy times, from Lyn |
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Christine on I Remember The Cheese Of My Childhood | 15th December 2012 A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: I Remember The Cheese Of My Childhood |
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Shirley on One-on-One Visits | 14th December 2012 I agree with Jackie, this would be a good form for Volunteers |
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Carolynn on Feedback | 14th December 2012 Just like to say thanks for all the wonderful activities you have made available for January and especially Australia Day |
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Janice on Cinderella Christmas Play | 13th December 2012 Dear Solange, |
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Heather on Word Games | 13th December 2012 A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: WORD GAMES |
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