10/06/2022
Fun Fall Activities Ideas for Seniors
🍂Take a Walk in Nature🌾
Seniors who love nature may enjoy bird watching or simply basking in the fresh air. As simple as this activity is, the soothing act of taking a breather outdoors and basking in the environment helps to alleviate stress and induce calm for a quiet and peaceful mind.
🍪 Bake Homemade Treats 🥧
Whether it’s a hot pie, some delicious cookies, or a tray of chewy brownies with a hint of autumn spice, the act of baking in itself can help stir up their creative juices for a mildly therapeutic and relaxing experience.
🍁 Host a Fall Picnic 🧺
If you have a bit more time on your hands, and are looking for a brighter way to have meals, a fall picnic at a park or in your own backyard would be a good idea. Using woven baskets and rolled-down brown paper bags, pack your food in bite-sized portions, so eating them can be so much more pleasurable and hassle-free.
🌽 Harvest Produce🍎
They say fall season is for gardening, and we couldn’t agree more. Autumn is a great time to start harvesting what you’ve planted in the summer and springtime, and planting flowers and root fruits and vegetables for the coming season.
✂️ Try Crocheting 🎀
Since colder days are for lounging on the couch with warm tea, try adding in some flare to your elders’ routine by having them start their very own crochet project. While overall this helps to soothe and relax their mind and muscles, it’s also beneficial in preventing the early onset of dementia and memory-loss.
📚 Read a Book 📖
No matter the age, reading is a cool and quiet activity best enjoyed with a cup of joe or tea. Now that the weather’s perfect for this kind of setup, consider having your senior relatives spend some of their breezy afternoons with a book in hand.
🖥 Take an Online Exercise Class🥇
Age is just a number. While there may be limitations to what our body can do at a certain age, it doesn’t take away from the fact that we need exercise to keep our bodies fit and healthy.
⏳ Play Games 🧮
Playing games help stimulate their visual-motor tracking for better movement and performance. Doing so also improves several cognitive functions, keeping the brain sharp and in tip-top shape as they age.
