Mother’s Day is quickly approaching upon us. Not exactly sure what to do about it? Well, you might want to consider doing an activity with your mom rather than just purchasing a gift. Here are some suggestions for indoor and outdoor activities… 1. Cook their favorite meal or get takeout from their favorite restaurant. Arrange […]
Easter is approaching within a few days! How do you plan on celebrating with your older loved ones? Well, there are many ways to include our senior relatives. Attend a Church Service Check with your local church to see what type of services they offer between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Dress in your Easter […]
Valentines romance for seniors can be fun filled and make a fashion statement. This can be a time to get dressed up and have a nice confidence boost! Now, here are a few activity suggestions you could implement… Tea Party: A healthy way to throw a memorable Valentine’s day party is by having a vintage-themed tea […]
Adopt a grandparent is a fantastic way to help a senior citizen not feel lonely. Whether it’s done in person or virtually, it can really help bring a smile to their faces. Seniors can be seen as a vulnerable group within our society that at times, is taken for granted. This might lead to solitude, […]
As we enter 2022, it’s definitely the time of year to institute your resolutions or intentions. Here are some ideas, if you want to implement them for yourself… 1) Eat more nutrient-dense foods: You need fewer calories with aging, but just as many nutrients. Eat more nutrient rich fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, […]
New Year’s is coming up within a matter of days, woohoo! Don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time to come up with an amazing shindig. Here are a few suggestions to get ideas flowing… Host a Time-Period Party Choose a time-period from your past and use that as the basis for your New Year’s Eve […]
The upcoming holiday can be fun for older adults, even if they have physical or cognitive limitations. It’s all about spending time together, feeling included, and enjoying the good company. There are many different activities to engage in such as… 1. Gingerbread houses: baking is a sweet and sugary activity to engage in with family. […]
Dance therapy is psychotherapeutic use of movement that can further the emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration of seniors. Both music and movement stimulate the brain’s reward centers, with even some overlap. Together they increase the number of activated pleasure centers, which is excellent in helping to fight off depression in senior citizen. It can […]
Many individuals think that art such as painting and drawing are only hobbies. However, art therapy can be quite valuable for improving senior’s overall health. Art therapists will guide seniors using different art forms. This can actually address health imbalance by using expression and motion, thus restoring functions. Improved Cognitive Function: Art challenges seniors and […]
The holiday season isn’t just approaching, it’s officially here! It’s about being grateful, family, and of course meals. Plus, you can add in Thanksgiving activity time. Here are some suggestions to implement next week… Play a Thanksgiving Themed Dinner Game Participants will need to sit in a circle when playing. One player starts the game […]