Happy Summer from Visiting Angels
The summer season is finally here! It’s time to spend quality time doing what you love with your family and friends.
Visiting Angels Crystal Lake, IL knows that families enjoy planning summer activities that involve aging loved ones. There are plenty of fun and safe ways your family can enjoy the season with your senior loved ones this summer. To give you a jumpstart with your planning, here are a few fun activities to consider.
Summer Activities for Your Family
Play music or sing together – Not only is music fun to listen to, but it’s also beneficial to your health! Listening to music has been proven to increase memory retention, reduce stress, and increase heart health. So, turn on your favorite song and sing along with those you love this summer.
Kitchen activities – Cooking is a great family activity. Some may say that food is a love language! Cooking will allow your senior loved ones to express their creativity and, in turn, share some delicious recipes with you.
Plant a garden – Planting your food will allow for easier access to fresh fruits and vegetables, which will help keep you and your loved ones healthy. If starting a garden isn't something that interests you, the American Community Gardening Association has plenty of local gardens listed for you and your senior loved one to contribute to.
Have a BBQ – It's no secret that food brings people together. What better way to celebrate summer than with a BBQ? With several summer holidays coming up, there are plenty of opportunities to do so. Make sure to plan the menu to give all those involved a chance to prepare their favorite dish.
Learn something new together – Learning new things is not only fun but also healthy. Learning keeps our mind and body active, gives us new experiences, and trains the brain to think in complex situations. All of these factors contribute to the health of our bodies. That is why it's important for your senior loved ones to continue to try new things. This will keep their mind sharp and add to their overall health.
Read a book – Choose some time to relax with your loved ones and read your favorite book. There are ways to make this activity tons of fun. For example, you can read a chapter each time you see them. If you'd like to bring the characters to life, take turns reading and switch up the voices you use to add some personality. If reading from a physical book isn't possible, audiobooks and digital books are also available online and through your local library.
Paint a picture – Art is a great way to express oneself. Painting with your senior loved ones will undoubtedly be a fun bonding experience. Find a relaxing spot, turn on some background music, grab a few snacks and let your creativity flow onto the blank canvas. Once finished, you can exchange paintings with your loved ones for a special keepsake.
These are just a few fun activities you can do with your senior loved one this summer. Whichever activities you choose to do will indeed create great memories for you and your loved one to look back on.
How Visiting Angels Can Support
Visiting Angels Crystal Lake, IL is dedicated to ensuring our clients can age in place at home safely and comfortably. As you plan summer activities with your loved ones, we will make sure they have all they need to feel comfortable and supported. Our goal is to make everyday life easier for our clients, which is done through a personalized care plan. To learn more about how Visiting Angels Crystal Lake, IL can support your loved one at home, we encourage you to visit our website or reach out to us at 815-479-0312.