Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Activities for Seniors




Just because you're in a different stage of life doesn't mean that you have to stop being active. In fact, there are many things that you can do to keep yourself in good spirits and having fun. Whether you're an outdoor person, or you prefer to stay inside, we have some lovely ideas for you if you need something to do.

Outdoor
With sun overhead, and blue skies as far as the eye can see, the outdoors present us with many opportunities. Gardening, hiking, fishing, and even bird watching are all activities that are relatively stress free and calming. If you've always enjoyed doing these types of things, now is not the time to stop. Don't be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone either, maybe by taking up something you've never done. 

Photography is another wonderful use of outdoor time, as it allows you to be creative, while also giving you the freedom of the outside world.

Indoor
Prefer air conditioned rooms, and being near modern conveniences? You could take up something to bring out the favorite moments in your past or present. Scrapbooking, making a journal, or even writing your memoirs are fantastic ways to relive your history or enjoy the present. It's comforting to see where you've come from, and it may actually open up a world that you may have forgotten about. 

You could take up new activities as well, like making jewelry or learning computers (if you haven't already). This breaks down borders that you may have, and helps you to expand yourself in ways that you may never have expected.

So if you don't know what to do some days, try some of these activities, or maybe expand your horizons. Our Orlando, Florida home care programs can help you see some new avenues, and they can get you to have fun even if you don't want to.
If you're in Massachusetts, be sure to visit our Westford Senior Helpers location!

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