Passing Time – Graying With Grace

13 Things For Dementia Patients To Do With Their Hands

January 7, 2021 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease often show agitation or anxiety through fidgety hands. Here are lots of ideas to keep their hands busy, reduce frustration, and improve their over all well-being.

6 Best 3 Wheel Bikes for Seniors and the Elderly

January 4, 2021 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Three wheeled bikes are a great recreation option for seniors who have slight balance issues or are beginning to have mobility problems. The best three wheel bikes for seniors have a step through design, a padded seat, multiple speeds, and are easy to assemble.

14 Fun Fall Activities for Seniors Indoors and Out

December 2, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

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.

61+ Gift Ideas for Seniors in Assisted Living

November 8, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

These gift ideas for seniors in assisted living homes are personal in nature, help them pass the time, keep their minds busy, and even offer a little pampering. But, most of all, these gifts remind them they are loved and not forgotten.

senior couple in car leaving for a day trip

Inclusive and Fun Day Trips For Seniors

February 9, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Day trips can be so much more than a museum tour or a bus trip. Here are some fun, relaxing, and inclusive day trips for seniors – even those with limited mobility or health issues!

senior man birdwatching with pair of binoculars

Birdwatching For Seniors & The Elderly (Indoor and Outdoor Tips!)

February 9, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Birdwatching is a great hobby for seniors and the elderly because it can be done outside in the great outdoors or from the kitchen window if health is an issue. This guide to birdwatching for seniors has tips for enjoying the activity to its fullest whether you are inside or outside.

Low Impact Ways For Seniors to Connect with Nature

February 2, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Seniors can experience the great outdoors without being “outdoorsy” or athletic. Use this list of low impact ways to connect with nature to get out of the house and back out in nature… and the world around you.

strong senior couple doing sit ups in the park

Great Sports and Hobbies for Active Seniors in their 70’s, 80’s and Beyond

January 31, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Just because you are in your 70’s doesn’t mean you have to put your feet up in your recliner and sit all day. These sports and hobbies for active seniors who are 70 and beyond will keep you active and healthy. So, check with your doctor, and give one of these a try!

Guide To Hiking For Seniors – Benefits & Safety Tips

January 31, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

There are tremendous benefits of hiking for seniors: exercise, fresh air, and mental stimulation are just a few. Learn more about these benefits, some safety tips, and essential gear needed for hiking. Then, check with your doctor, and “take a hike!”

woman encouraging her senior mother to go for a walk

7 Ways to Encourage Sedentary Seniors to Get Up and Get Moving!

January 27, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

We all know that sitting is not good for our health or the health of our senior loved ones. Use these tips to get seniors and elderly people out of the recliner and up and moving. Even a little movement helps!

senior couple fishing and reading as their outdoor hobby

Top 12 Outdoor Hobbies for Seniors: A World of Adventure Awaits!

January 21, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Spending time outdoors is beneficial to senior’s physical and mental health. Sun, fresh air, keeping busy, and having fun are just few of the benefits. Here are the top 12 outdoor hobbies for seniors to get you out of the house!

senior woman working on laptop and phone

Easy Jobs For Senior Citizens After Retirement

November 4, 2019 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Sometimes after retirement, seniors need a little extra income to get by. Or, maybe just to help pass the time they now have available. And, they probably don’t want to anything too difficult or that requires a lot of standing and walking. Here are some easy jobs for senior citizens to consider!