The scare and outspread of COVID-19 has forced many to stay at home. Suddenly, all of us have to stay at home. Since the virus is harmful to older adults, families must help assure that their loved ones can stay at home. But staying at home can result in emotional isolation and sadness.
Your loved ones must stay active, both physically and mentally, during the period of home quarantine. When your loved one is at home, it is easy for them to avoid being active and looking after themselves. That is why Denton in-home care, Clear Path Home Care, has listed some fun activities for seniors to try on. Here are some entertaining activities to remain fit when your loved ones cannot leave their homes.
Board Games
There are several board games to play at home, from scrabble to monopoly and chess. You can play these with your caregiver or choose family members in the late afternoon. These games will give mental stimulation as your senior plays, making decisions about the best way to win. Board games are a fun way to keep their minds working.
Genealogy
With the increasing popularity of DNA kits and searching for ancestors, it is becoming easier to find your family tree. When you can’t leave the house for a while, your elderly loved one can engage in and enjoy genealogy. There are a lot of websites and historical agencies with information accessible online. In other cases, you can enjoy finding your family tree at an affordable price. Researching and discussing the family tree can help your elderly loved ones connect to older memories and make them feel better and happier.
Indoor Gardening
Does your aging parent enjoy playing outside and in the dirt? Indoor gardening is one of the best activities that can make them active physically and mentally. Your elderly loved one can start with small jars to create an indoor garden. They can plant herbs, use them in their meals for extra flavor. Vertical indoor gardening is also popular; you, together with your elderly loved one, can grow some veggies at home. This activity will make everyone in the house physically active and busy as they do a lot of tasks.
Book Club
With modern technology, your loved one can be part of a reading club without leaving their home. When they meet, they attend video conferencing with other members. It is an opportunity to be more social without leaving the premises of their homes. There are even online book discussions and forums about the books they are currently reading. Reading provides mental stimulation and helps your loved ones to have a more positive outlook on life. If your loved ones cannot read books, a caregiver can read them for them aloud. Family relatives can do it as well over the phone or video calls.
Movie Night
If your loved ones enjoy watching movies from the Golden Age of Hollywood, your loved one can see films at night or late in the afternoon at least once a week. You can rent or purchase DVDs for them to see. As for food, enjoy microwave popcorn or nachos. It is a better idea to dim the light to enjoy the theater-like feeling. But, keep some small light in case your loved ones want to get up during the movie.
Physical Therapy
If your loved one has experienced mobility problems, their doctors may have forbidden physical therapy exercises. These activities target particular muscle groups to support your loved one to recover a full range of motion. While unable to go out, your loved one and a caregiver can work on these exercises. These exercises will aid stay in shape and enhance the overall quality of their lives.
Seated Yoga
One of the worst things to happen for seniors is to fall unexpectedly, and it usually occurs due to a lack of balance. Your elderly loved ones can do seated yoga at least three times a week to improve balance and flexibility. If your loved one needs ambulation help, an in-home caregiver can assist them with some of these exercises. There are several videos for seated yoga on Youtube. As your elderly loved ones practice, they can enjoy it while improving their balance without leaving the convenience of your home.
Start a New Hobby
It is the perfect time to do what they have always wanted. It is time to have a new hobby while staying at home. You can order materials and ship everything your loved one needs to get started in the house. Youtube has a lot of how-to-do videos that aid your loved one to learn new skills.
Contact Clear Path Home Care today!
At Clear Path Home Care, we know how difficult it is for your loved ones. If your loved one needs assistance with the activities of everyday living, we are always here to assist. Give us a call now to learn more about how we support the elderly to stay well, happy, and healthy during the pandemic.
