Colder temperatures and snow doesn’t necessarily mean you should lock yourself up for several months. These outdoor activities for seniors are good ways to get out of the house – even for short periods of time. Know your limits and enjoy!
Many seniors can engage in solo and organized team sports as long as they have the physical abilities to participate safely. Our resident occupational therapist offers her expert advice about which sports active older adults may want to consider.
Subscription boxes are a thoughtful way to show the seniors & elderly people in your life that you care – each and every month! Give them something to look forward to, send them with treats, or open them up to new experiences.
A dementia diagnosis does not have to be the end of good times. The following games for seniors with dementia were chosen to be fun but also challenging… without causing frustration.
Large piece jigsaw puzzles are helpful for seniors with dementia, arthritis, or poor hand dexterity who want to continue experiencing the multiple benefits of working puzzles.
Playing cards can provide seniors with socialization and mental stimulations as well as improve hand and finger dexterity. Here are lots of fun card games that senior can play alone or among a group of friends.
Being stuck in bed on a permanent or even temporary basis can drain the life out of people. Here are lots of activities for bed bound seniors that are fun, entertaining, and engaging as well.
Modern therapy takes many forms, and finding fun activities for your senior to engage in can be difficult. The following therapeutic activities for the elderly also help improve the overall health and happiness of your loved one while providing physical and mental stimulation too.
As adults reach their golden years, it is important for them to have activities that can stimulate the mind. Many games and activities that are done with others can help keep your mind attentive and more functional. Here are several attention-improving activities for older adults who want to improve their focus.
Being more involved with the senior’s eating habits, routines, and meal planning can make a huge difference. Group activities with seniors focused on nutrition are far more likely to have positive results than simply telling them what they should eat on a daily basis.
Beach games add more life to a day at the beach. They save our seniors from becoming sunbaked, beach-couch potatoes all year long and add some physical activity, social interaction, and friendly competition. Here are some beach games that can keep seniors active physically and mentally.
Just because senior beach goers are… well, older… doesn’t mean they are content to sit in their chair on the sidelines. Here are 7 beach ball games that many older adults will enjoy!
Self-esteem does fluctuate during the span of a person’s life, but there is a notable decline starting in most people in their 60s. Lower levels of self-esteem can lead to poorer physical health as well as mental health, speeding up the aging process. Try these activities to improve the self-esteem of a senior you love.
Fall is often the time of year where life slows down a bit. Here are 14 fall activities for seniors who are looking to keep busy or want to take a moment to enjoy life just a little.
The onset of dementia doesn’t mean the end of cooking a good meal in the kitchen. There are lots of safe – but fun – cooking activities for dementia patients. Here are few of my favorites.
Before using hot tubs, seniors should always check with their doctors first. There are many documented benefits including reduced blood pressure, reduced stress, less arthritic pain, and better sleep. But the senior’s overall safety is the most important thing.
The most meaningful activities for dementia patients are ones that engage the mind without causing stress or overwhelm. Soothing, familiar activities are best. Joining in the activity with your loved one makes it more meaningful than anything else!
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