Engaging Activities for Seniors | Visiting Angels

Mental, physical, and social stimulation are important elements of maintaining good holistic health for seniors. There are many ways you can help your loved one get the enrichment they need to take care of their health! At Visiting Angels of Coral Springs our in-home companion care providers can also provide your loved one with friendship, someone to engage in deep conversation with, and a companion for social events. 

Some seniors, however, have physical or cognitive difficulties that make certain types of activities more difficult. Thankfully, there are still many ways for seniors with disabilities to engage in fun and enriching activities. 

Activities for Seniors with Limited Mobility

If your loved one has physical difficulties that restrict their mobility, you will need to tailor their activities to accommodate them. However, your loved one can still enjoy excitement, learning, and exploration with activities like these:

• Reading
  Reading gives people the ability to travel anywhere–foreign locales, fantastic universes, and other time periods! This activity enriches the imagination and memory, helping to boost your loved one’s mental health. Modern e-readers even make this activity highly accessible with large text and brighter screens. Add a social element to this hobby by forming a small book club! 

• Group exercise
  Many gyms and senior centers (like the Coral Springs Senior Center) offer exercise classes for people with disabilities. If your loved one cannot leave the house, remote classes can also help them get physical activity into their day!

• Creative pursuits
  Between painting, knitting, crocheting, cooking, baking, making music, gardening, scrapbooking, writing, and crafting, there are many ways for seniors to express themselves through creative pursuits. These activities can also be great ways to bond with friends and family members. 

Activities for Seniors with Cognitive Decline

If your loved one is struggling with a cognitive disability, they may have trouble with certain activities. Consider adding the following activities into their routines to help them boost their mental and emotional well-being

• Games and puzzles
  Games like bridge, chess, and other brain games can boost your loved one’s social, emotional, and mental health. These activities can even be enjoyed remotely, with online chess, digital puzzles, and other online games easily accessible. 

• Memory activities
  Doing things like watching classic movies, listening to favorite songs, organizing family photos, or reminiscing can help stimulate your loved one’s memory. In addition, focusing on these positive things can improve their mood.

• Outdoor fun
  Spending time outside can boost your senior loved one’s Vitamin D levels, stimulate their senses, improve sleep, and enhance their mood. From afternoons of gardening to gentle walks, there are many ways to enjoy the sunshine! Just make sure to bring water and sunscreen and keep a close eye on your loved one’s comfort. 

Activities to Boost Social Wellness

Social engagement is a key part of holistic wellness. If your senior loved one needs more social engagement, here are some easy ways to do so:

• Charity Groups
  Getting together with others to benefit the community is a fantastic way to be social! Nonprofit organizations like the Sawgrass Wildlife Center offer volunteering opportunities that are both engaging and helpful to the greater community!

• A Day on the Town
  Planning a special day out with your loved one can give them something to look forward to! There are a variety of activities you could partake in while out on the town, such as a walk through Mullins Park, a meal at a nice restaurant like The Cook and the Cork, and more!

Providing Further Companionship

With planning and a bit of inventiveness, you can make your senior loved one’s life exciting and full of enrichment. If you need someone to help you with this, our Angels can help with our in-home companionship care services. We are happy to help them with all of the previously mentioned activities! If you would like to learn more about how we can assist your loved one with our companion care services, contact us today via our online contact form or at 954-688-9342 for a complimentary care consultation.