7 Engaging Activities for Seniors During Social Isolation

Vancouver Senior Home Care  |  May 18, 2020

What Every Senior in Vancouver, BC, Needs to Know About Engaging in Activities During Social Isolation

Engaging Activities for Seniors | Social distancing is one of the most important measures we all need to take against the spread of the novel coronavirus. However, socially distancing ourselves from our family members and friends can be detrimental to our physical and mental health and well-being.

To stay healthy and happy during the COVID-19 pandemic, you should encourage your loved one to engage in senior-friendly activities that can take their mind off the situation.

Here are 7 Engaging Activities for Seniors:

#1. Reading a Book:

Reading provides the mental stimulation that can keep the brain sharp and healthy for longer. It is also a good way for seniors to forget about the pandemic for a little while. You can bring some books to your parent or show them how to order books online. For additional stimulation, it is a good idea to organize a book club and have your whole family share thoughts on a particular book.

#2. Getting Crafty:

Arts and crafts are not just a good distraction from news about the virus, they are an excellent opportunity for your loved one to express their creativity. Some of the most loved crafts include coloring, knitting, making cards, painting, sketching, and sewing.

#3. Engaging in Physical Activity:

Physical activity plays an important role in maintaining health. To move their body and boost their balance, strength, and flexibility, ultimately prolonging their independence as well, your loved one may wish to try exercises like weightlifting, walking, running, yoga, or stretching.

#4. Playing Games:

Your family can play games together even if you cannot all be in one room. You can join an online community such as Board Game Arena and play games including bingo, checkers, dominoes, scrabble, and others.

#5. Visiting Museums Virtually:

Museums worldwide are closed due to the pandemic, but that does not mean your loved one cannot see their collections. Here are just some Canadian museums that offer virtual tours of their collections:

• Virtual Museum of Canada
• Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto
• Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg
• Glenbow Museum, Calgary
• Museum of Contemporary Art, Toronto

#6. Watching a Movie:

By subscribing to a streaming service like Netflix or Hulu, your loved one can watch thousands of movies from around the globe. Many older adults particularly enjoy watching movies that were popular when they were young as they bring back memories, which they can then share with their families.

#7. Taking a Walk:

It is highly beneficial for your loved one to go for a walk now and then. If you are concerned about the virus and there are too many people in your local park, you may wish to drive your loved one to a remote place in nature and spend some quality time with them in nature.

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