| The sad thing about activities for senior and the | | | | should last anywhere between 20 and 40 minutes |
| younger generation is that they seem to ignore | | | | at a time, even if the person believes that he or |
| each other. A lot of people think that since older | | | | she can tolerate or do more. |
| individuals have lowered activity tolerance and are | | | | Take time to warm up for 5 to 10 minutes |
| not as mentally active as before, they do not | | | | through stretches and cardiovascular exercise. |
| really need much stimulation. | | | | Cool down in the end as well by stretching and |
| The fact is, these people are constantly searching | | | | flexing. Make sure you bring a bottle of water for |
| for attention. Here's what you can offer. | | | | the elderly to consume throughout the exercises. |
| Start the Day Right | | | | They tend to become dehydrated sooner than |
| Seniors wake up earlier than before, since they | | | | others, so stay prepared especially on very hot |
| need less sleep than regular adults. A typical | | | | days. If the senior experiences anything painful or |
| night's sleep lasts anywhere from 4 to 6 hours | | | | uncomfortable about the activity, stop it |
| for most. You can expect them to wake up at | | | | immediately and find the source of the problem. |
| around 5am to 7am in the morning. It will be good | | | | Buying Them Toys |
| to give them a hearty breakfast once they open | | | | Seniors want to hold on even to small material |
| their eyes. | | | | possessions as a way to ease boredom. Some of |
| Greet them warmly and have the table set up. A | | | | the "toys" or items that you can give them to |
| good menu will include items like oatmeal, a piece | | | | stay mentally alert and focused are a book, a |
| of apple or orange, coffee or juice and a tall glass | | | | cross stitch set, a sewing kit, a drawing book or a |
| of water. While eating, give him or her an itinerary | | | | canvass. |
| of the senior activities for the day so they can | | | | Take the elderly to the local department store, |
| prepare well. | | | | mall or bookstore and have them pick a couple of |
| You can assist the elderly to get ready for the | | | | things that they would like to keep at home. You |
| day's actions, by helping them dress, shower and | | | | can ask the people too, the particular hobbies and |
| do their other bodily routines. Some will prefer | | | | activities they used to do when they were |
| doing things independently, so it will be better to | | | | younger. Try to find things that they can |
| just hand them items like the brush, the towel | | | | associate with easily. |
| and slippers and let them do everything else to | | | | Ensuring Safety |
| promote independence and feelings of | | | | Make sure that the senior is fully secure and safe |
| self-confidence. | | | | throughout all the activities done. If the weather is |
| Some Physical Activity | | | | hot, provide an umbrella, sunglasses and hat. For |
| Start the day with some form of exercise to | | | | colder seasons, give gloves, a jacket and boots. |
| improve muscle strength and condition. Some of | | | | Protect the elderly from potential dangers while |
| the activities for seniors that you can offer | | | | doing activities like going up the stairs, playing |
| include a round of golf, swimming, walking to the | | | | sports and cooking. Always be right beside the |
| nearby mall, doing yoga and hitting the gym for | | | | person to assist and have some materials |
| some light weight training. | | | | prepared such as the emergency hotline and first |
| Do activities according to the preference and | | | | aid kit. |
| physical capacity of the individual. The session | | | | |