Easter is a time of joy, closeness, and tradition – also for older people and people with disabilities. More and more families and care facilities are choosing to organize the holidays in a comfortable and accessible way. Are you wondering where to spend Easter 2025 with a loved one who needs support? In this article, you will find ideas for holiday trips, an overview of Easter traditions in Poland and abroad, and tips on how to organize care during the holidays.
Many seniors do not want to be alone during the holidays. Care homes and holiday resorts offer special Easter packages that include:
– 24/7 care,
– festive dietary meals,
– communal food blessing,
– integration activities with Easter traditions.
If you’re planning a family trip but need caregiver support, you can benefit from:
– mobile caregivers (e.g. through agencies),
– wheelchair-accessible apartments,
– hotels with Easter programs and medical care.
A great option for seniors who want to combine rest, holidays, and health. Many spa resorts offer Easter stays with:
– therapeutic treatments,
– folk evenings,
– traditional meals and processions.
Although Easter customs differ across countries, their common values are family, spirituality, and community. See how our neighbors celebrate:
– food blessing, painted eggs, and “Śmigus-Dyngus”
– Holy Saturday: food blessing at church
– Sunday: festive Easter breakfast
– Monday: water sprinkling as a symbol of renewal
– For seniors: joint egg painting and folk singing
– Easter bunnies and Easter bonfires
– The Easter Bunny (Osterhase) brings eggs to children
– Popular activities include Easter bonfires and egg hunts
– For older people: craft workshops and quiet services
– parades and braided whips
– “Pomlázka” – symbolic whipping of girls on Easter Monday
– Egg painting (kraslice) is a key family tradition
– For seniors: making decorations and traditional meals together
– processions and traditional cuisine
– Holy Week is a time of reflection and spiritual preparation
– Many towns organize palm processions
– Dishes: sausages, eggs, horseradish, Easter cake
– Seniors often participate in local traditions and baking
– Choose accessible places (elevators, ramps, accessible restrooms)
– Ensure the presence of a caregiver or medical staff
– Provide a balanced diet tailored to health needs
– Organize shared activities – singing, decorating, board games
– Remember the spiritual aspect – mass broadcasts, prayer time
Easter is a beautiful time worth spending with loved ones – including those who need care. Whether you’re planning a trip with support, a stay in a facility, or simply painting eggs together – the most important thing is presence, smiles, and a sense of security.
April 14, 2025
