Your seniors may want to age in place but they also need to stay busy as they age. Staying busy helps prevent boredom, depression, and will help them stay engaged as they live out their years at home. It can seem like a challenge to find ways to keep your loved one busy especially when they can’t move well anymore. Many seniors want to age in place because their home is where comfort is which is needed as you get older. However, this may also mean they need more help from family, friends, and 24-hour home care providers. Caregivers can help ensure a senior is living a high-quality life and helping them find activities to keep busy throughout the day.
Here are some activities your loved one can do this spring even while immobile.
Spring Painting
One of the best activities for most seniors are easy art projects like painting. Spring is the best time to get outside even if they need a wheelchair! 24-hour home care or family members can help transport your senior loved one to a pretty park in the neighborhood or somewhere with a nice view and set them up to spend the afternoon painting. Art is one of the best ways to express feelings without speaking. You can view a lot through a person’s eyes when they start painting. If they are sad or happy their color choices may express how they are viewing things. Understanding how a senior feels is one of the most important things 24-hour home care can do.
Spring Cleaning
No matter how old or young someone is, spring is the time to clean out the house and open up all of the windows. Your loved one may not be able to get on their hands and knees to scrub out the kitchen or bathrooms, but they can sit and go through stuff to donate. You may need to stop over to see your loved one and help them with deep cleaning. 24-hour home care can help your loved one sort through items and keep things organized which can be super helpful for a loved one who is aging in place. This is the perfect spring activity for all seniors, even those who cannot move around well.
Baking!
No matter what time of year it is, your loved one may enjoy baking. This is the perfect time to buy ingredients and try to bake new recipes. Many farmers markets start to open during the spring and it is a chance for your senior loved one to get out of the house and go shopping for fresh produce which they can use for baking. Many farmers markets are now handicap friendly and 24-hour home care can help your loved one get around if necessary. It’s a fun way to buy what a senior needs and then they get a tasty treat afterwards too!
Bird Watching
If your loved one has a backyard or a deck, it’s time to set up the bird feeders. This is the time of year when birds come out and it’s perfect for seniors who want to watch the cute little creatures. Your loved one can keep notes on every bird they see, read up on birds to learn more, or even sketch the birds they find interesting. Or they can simply just watch and enjoy.