After a long winter, sunshine and warming weather are a welcome change. To embrace the new season, we have gathered 5 fun ways for you and your older loved one to celebrate the arrival of spring.
These senior-friendly activities are sure to brighten the day and build special memories together.
1. Go Out and Enjoy Nature
After staying indoors all winter, getting some fresh air and sunshine will feel great. Make sure to keep your older adult comfortable with plenty of layers, a hat, or a light scarf when heading outside.
Many older adults love to visit farmers’ markets, where they can stroll through the aisles and shop for fresh produce, lovely flowers, and local products.
For older adults with limited mobility, enjoying nature from indoors is simple. Sitting by an open window allows fresh air in while remaining comfortable. Another option is sitting just outside the house to appreciate the trees and flowers. Blowing bubbles adds a fun element.
Other ways to enjoy nature include:
- Walking around the neighborhood or in the park
- Eating a meal outside
- Visiting a plant nursery
- Taking a scenic drive
2. Celebrate the spring with family gathering
Many seniors enjoy spending quality time with family and friends. Consider hosting a spring or Easter lunch where everyone can gather together and share homemade dishes.
Make the celebration even more enjoyable by including your older adult in the party planning and decoration process.
3. Do some organising and housekeeping
Use thje spring activities to encourage the seniors to get rid of uncessary clutter.
While sorting through old keepsakes and photos together, turn this chore into a meaningful bonding activity that often leads to pleasant reminiscing about cherished memories.
4. Do some decoration with a Easter or Spring theme
It’s fun to mark the seasons with festive decorations. Get some spring-themed coloring pages, color them and hang them up around the house.
You could also make non-toxic colored eggs to use for decoration. Or, have an egg hunt for the children in the family.
5. Create an indoor garden
Indoor gardening provides seniors with a great at-home activity that can lower stress, improve mobility, and boost brain health. This activity is also adaptable, allowing seniors to modify it based on personal preferences, weather conditions, or physical abilities.
Having plants around the house brings a little piece of nature indoors. Spring is a perfect time to start an indoor herb garden, grow flowers indoors with a simple kit
