Fun Activities for Seniors to do at Home
Painting – Painting is a good diversion activity for seniors. It offers a great way for them to express their thoughts and emotions and helps improve eye-to-hand coordination and boosting their confidence. Scrapbooking – Scrapbooking for seniors is a trip down memory lane. It is a fun and creative way of documenting memories with photographs. […]
Stimulating Easter Activities for Seniors
Craft Projects – Coloring Easter egg pictures might be something your older adult would enjoy. Choose basic projects for your loved one that do not require complicated instructions. Religious Themed Remembrances – You can give your senior an Easter Lily (a symbol of hope and life). Giving seeds or helping plant flowers are another option. […]
Tips for Keeping Seniors Healthy
Encourage seniors to wash their hands more frequently and/or longer by singing two choruses of “Happy Birthday.” Use a calm tone to encourage hand washing and explain step-by-step if need be. If possible, use a soap in a dispenser. If bar soap is used, the bar should be kept dry or rinsed off prior to […]
Easy Crafts for Seniors with Dementia
Arrange Flowers Flower arranging is a perfect activity for older adults who enjoy flowers or gardening. Attach Pipes and Fittings Many older adults use to enjoy being handy around the house. Remind them of those pleasant memories with an activity whee they can put together and take apart pipes. Play with Play Doh Making shapes […]
3 Steps to Find Out if Something is Covered by Medicare
Ask the doctor or medical facility if they accept your older adult’s specific Medicare plan for whatever is getting done – office visit, test, item, procedure, etc. Go to medicare.gov, then enter the test or service and click “go” to search for it. Usually, the first or second search result will tell you if that […]
Ways to Improve Health of Seniors with High Blood Pressure
Regularly Monitor Blood Pressure – Keeping track of your older adult’s blood pressure is key to reducing it. It’s tough to improve something you can’t measure. Take Medications as Prescribed – If your senior has been prescribed medication to control blood pressure, be sure they follow instructions – take pills on time, don’t skip doses […]
Cheerful Valentine’s Day Activities for Seniors
Create a Festive Environment. Putting up decorations makes any holiday festive and special. Cut hearts out of colored paper and stick them up around the house. Celebrate with Family and Friends. Any holiday is a good reason to get together with family and friends. Organize a casual potluck, or even just coffee/tea. Enjoy Valentine Themed […]
Great Activities for Limited Mobililty
Great Activities for Limited Mobility: 1. Spend Time Reading – Reading is a fantastic way to spend time and keep the brain engaged. 2. Explore a Variety of Hobbies – Activities that don’t require a lot of moving include bird watching, knitting, crocheting, indoor garden, or playing a musical instrument. 3. Get Creative – Drawing, […]
January is National…
National Hobby Month The beginning of the year is a great time to start a new hobby. National Book Month Get Reading! National Get Organized Month Start the year off organized. National Mentoring Month Use this month to become a mentor. High-Tech month Learn about how our lives are […]
Four New Year’s Goals for Family Caregivers
Get help so you’re not doing everything by yourself. – Put together a care giving team. – Ask family or friends to help with your older adult. – Get outside help. Take time for yourself every day. – Take small breaks throughout the day. – Do something just for you. Everyone needs regular time to […]