Tips for For Bringing Some Fun to Senior Care in Spring Valley TX
You would be surprised at the wide range of activities that can go along with senior care. Your aging parents who require a caregiver are not any different than we are. They still have a variety of interests and hobbies that can be changed up to meet their new level of abilities.
Easy Trips
Most malls, fairgrounds, farmers’ markets and other places now have wheelchairs or scooters you can rent for the day if necessary.
Local State Park with a Fishing Area
Fish from a handicap ramp or pier. Most states do not require seniors to have a fishing license but you should check just in case. Call ahead and talk to the park employees. They can tell you where the wheelchair accessible area of the park is. You can reserve an area in advance and have a day at park. Grill hot-dogs or hamburgers or bring a picnic basket.
Raised-bed Gardening.
Planters are raised to a height so that someone in a wheelchair or using a walker can easily reach them and there is no kneeling or bending uncomfortably. Gardening provides easy outdoor activities all Spring, Summer, and Fall, and can benefit not only your loved one but the senior care caregiver as well.
Easy Crafts
You can find loads of easy crafts for your creative loved one. There are websites everywhere that give directions for crafts that most elderly can do.
Those who have a difficulty holding things with their hands might do best with crafts that use large pieces or where painting is the main activity.
What About the Wii?
You may have heard your own children or grandchildren talking about the new game called Wii. This is a device that mimics a sport, such as bowling, tennis, etc., without actually using the sport’s equipment. Wii has been a great success within senior care. Everyone gets a little exercise and it is fun. Start tournaments. A little competition is healthy and it gives your loved one something to look forward to.
Have a Singer in the Family?
Many towns have senior clubs, senior centers and gatherings…some of them include senior groups who get together just to sing!
Summary
Even though your aging parents may be using senior care, keeping them active physically and mentally is extremely important for quality of life. Anyone in the home who is providing senior care on a regular basis can easily incorporate a few of these activities into their weekly regimen.
What kinds of activities can you think of that are appropriate for aging adults who are requiring senior care?
For information about how At Your Side Home Care can help your family with senior care in Spring Valley and the surrounding areas, contact our caregivers today at 832-271-1600.
Our Certified Nurse Aides, 24-Hour Live-in Assistants and Home Health Aides are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We also provide the security and confidence of 24-hour Telephone Assistance, so fast, reliable help is always available when it's needed. To learn more about our homecare services see our homecare services page.
Different people need different levels of homecare. To meet the requirements of our clients, At Your Side Homecare maintains consistent staffing levels of caring professionals. Homecare service is available for as little as a few hours a week, or as many as 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Six Practical Nutrition Tips for Seniors - November 22, 2024
- Activities Seniors and Companion Caregivers Can Try Together - November 22, 2024
- Grief and Loss in Caring for Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease - November 15, 2024
