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Want to spend more time with your elder loved ones but can’t seem to find
safe and fun activities? When summer arrives, there are many easy and safe activities you can enjoy with your elder relatives! Summer activities are a great way to spend time together and can help them stay healthy, happy, and engaged.
This blog suggests 3 easy ways to stay active with your loved ones and have fun!
Whether it is just a walk around the block or walking to the park or beach, a little bit of fresh air and vitamin D is great. Walking in nature is one easy activity that’s great for seniors because it doesn’t require much effort. It also provides you with the opportunity to enjoy beautiful views and fresh air. This can be done by walking near your home, or depending on how far away your loved ones live, go somewhere new!
Make sure to wear sunscreen, and ensure you’re able to easily access cool shade by wearing a hat, bringing an umbrella, or sitting beside a tree.
If you have access to an outdoor (or even indoor) body of water, summer is a great time to hop in! Swimming is not only a great way to stay cool in the summer heat, it's also one of the most effective exercises for seniors. Swimming can be done at any age and works out all your muscles.
A regular swimming routine combined with other low-impact workouts like walking will keep your loved ones fit, without putting too much strain on their body. It helps them work on their strength and endurance while also providing an aerobic activity that can help improve cardiovascular health.
Berry picking is one of the best summer activities for seniors. It's an easy way to get outside and enjoy nature while spending time with your elder loved ones. This activity can also be a fun team building exercise as everyone will have different strengths that are needed in order to pick berries successfully! Bring plenty of sunscreen and water to stay hydrated.
Berry picking can also lead to more activities such as baking a pie later, or hosting friends.
Planning activities is the best way to ensure your elderly loved ones will enjoy every second of summer. Prioritizing your elder loved one’s safety will prevent any accidents that could happen. All the activities we suggested can make your relatives feel included and this will most likely boost their mood.
If you find yourself constantly looking for “senior care services”, it is highly likely that you are ready to hire elderly care services for your loved one. At Eldercare Home Care, we offer professional senior home care services that will help you manage your elder loved one’s daily activities and medication.
Contact us on the link below if you are interested in learning more about our services.
Elder Care Homecare looks after seniors and individuals with disabilities through dependable companion care and in-home care services.
We service Westchester County, Long Island and the entire New York City metro area including Queens, Brooklyn, The Bronx, and Manhattan.
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New York, NY 10168
United States
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Westbury, NY 11590
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