Consumers are families, not just individuals, and most families have senior citizens. Seniors need stimulation and activities to keep their minds sharp and productive, and many families search for activities that Grammy or Papa will like.
Activities are available for senior citizens, but sometimes they have to be sought. They are not openly visible without some searching, since these activities are local of necessity. Here are some ideas for locating activities for seniors:
Consider the personality of the senior, and whether they prefer loner activities or group activities. Attempt to match the senior activity with your senior citizen's personality. If the senior citizen is a loner, there may be activities online that are of interest.
Look online. Do a local search for activities in the area that are specifically for seniors.
Check the Council for Aging or similar group in the area to see what activities they know about. Get recommendations to be sure the activities are SAFE.
Watch the local newspaper for activities for seniors that sound like something of interest to your senior citizen.
We have written an article about finding activities for senior citizens that may give you some more ideas.
Make sure senior citizens in your family find activities to keep their minds sharp, whether they be puzzles and word games, card games, or group activities with other seniors. They may also be physically active, and there are activities for seniors that provide exercise, dance, or charity walks. Keep alert to keep your seniors alert.
See you again soon with more consumer issues and tips.
Linda
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Puzzle books designed for senior citizens help slow down symptoms of dementia.(Oregon Life): An article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
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