Hearts at Home shares ideas for great summertime activities for seniors.
While kids certainly eagerly anticipate summer break and all of the fun it entails, summer doesn’t have to lose its pleasure as we get older! At Hearts at Home, we delight in helping older adults engage in life to the fullest, and have developed the list below of some of the best activities for seniors that are certain to make fond memories for the whole family!
- The Great Outdoors: There’s nothing that declares “summer” like the natural beauty discovered around every bend this time of year. Keep in mind the need to avoid heat-related issues by getting out early or later in the day when the sun isn’t as strong, keeping plenty of water on hand, and making sure the older person stays cool and comfortable in the shade. Then venture out together to do a little fishing, plant some flowers or vegetables, take a dip in the pool, or even just take it easy together with some good books and a bowl of fresh summer fruit. Include the younger ones with some old-fashioned fun: fly a kite, have a watermelon seed spitting contest, catch fireflies in a jar. Encourage the older person to reminisce about what he/she liked best about summertime as a child, and then relive some of those experiences with the next generation!
- Keep It Cool: Arrange some fun indoor outings for times when the temperatures soar. Indoor play centers are great fun, not only for kids but for older adults to delight in seeing the children at play and engaging in conversations with family and friends. The complete family can also have fun taking in a play, visiting a local museum or library, or even just window shopping at the mall and sharing a meal together.
- Make a Difference: Perhaps nothing elevates a senior’s sense of purpose and self-worth more than volunteering for a cause that’s near and dear to his or her heart. Decide together as a family on a charitable benefactor – the neighborhood pet shelter, library, veterans’ center, soup kitchen – the sky’s the limit. Then determine how you can make a difference in the lives of others in your community.
Stay Active With The Help Of Professional Elder Care
For more summertime activities for seniors, get in touch with Hearts at Home, providers of elder care in Mission Hills, KS and the surrounding areas. Our friendly and fully trained caregivers are on hand to make sure that older adults are able to continue to be actively engaged in the world around them, and to enjoy life to the fullest. Hearts at Home is here for you and your senior loved ones. Contact us online or call us any time at 913-440-4209 and let us know how we can help.