If your mom or dad is aging in place and they aren’t able to get out of the house very often, they may get bored at home. Luckily, there are a lot of fun and engaging activities that seniors can do at home.
If your mom or dad is living alone, they may benefit from companion care at home, especially if you live far away. Companion care at home is a great way for seniors to get the social interaction they need to stay physically and mentally healthy.
With companion care at home, your mom or dad will get regular visits from a caregiver who is there to keep your senior parent company, share meals, and do activities with them like these:
Puzzles and Games
Jigsaw puzzles, board games, and card games are great activities to provide cognitive stimulation for seniors. With companion care at home, your mom or dad will have a friend who can play games and do puzzles with them.
Reading and Writing
Reading books and magazines, listening to audiobooks, journaling, and writing letters are all great activities to keep seniors busy and keep them informed about current events. Your mom or dad may even want to write a book or write down a family history.
A companion care at home care provider can also get them books and magazines from the library.
Arts and Crafts
Arts and crafts are great for seniors because they are relaxing and promote good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity. Painting, drawing, coloring, knitting, sewing, scrapbooking, and other crafts may be something your senior parent would enjoy, and companion care at home providers can help with supplies and assistance.
Gardening
Indoor or patio gardening is a fun way for seniors to grow herbs and flowers. Tending to plants can be very relaxing and help seniors manage stress.
Movement
Gentle movement and stretching, like doing yoga or Tai Chi, are excellent for seniors. So are chair exercises or walking indoors. All movement can help your mom or dad stay flexible and mobile longer. Companion care at home providers can help with transportation to group classes and activities.
Cooking and Baking
If your mom or dad likes to try new cuisines and dishes, cooking or baking might be a fun activity for them. If they have help from a companion care at home provider they will be able to safely cook or bake. Grocery delivery makes it easy to get any ingredients they need.
Music
Listening to music or playing music are both wonderful activities for seniors. If your senior parent knows how to play an instrument, they might enjoy writing their own music. If your mom or dad likes to sing, they can sing along with karaoke online or on the TV.
Online Classes And Virtual Tours
Seniors can see some of the most stunning museums in the world or explore places they’ve always wanted to go virtually online. Or, they can take online courses to explore topics they want to learn more about.
Brain Teasers and Trivia
Doing brain games and teasers like pub-style trivia games online, crossword puzzles or Sudoku can help seniors keep their cognitive skills strong. They’re especially good for seniors who have dementia.
Watching Movies and Shows
Seniors can also enjoy watching TV shows and movies they loved in the past. Almost all of the best classic TV shows and movies are now available to stream, so they don’t even need to have a VCR or DVD player.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Companion Care at Home in McKinney, TX, contact the caring staff at HomeWell Care Services Plano TX today. Call (469) 596-6500
HomeWell Care Services Plano TX is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Plano, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Richardson, Garland, Little Elm, Prosper, and the surrounding areas.
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