Hobbies That Can Help Your Loved One Beat Boredom

Senior Care in Arlington VA

As your loved one ages, they may find that their once busy schedule is becoming a lot more open.  After your loved one retires from their job and settles into a new life at home, their time that was once spent on work responsibilities will become free time.  For many seniors, this is a great feeling and one that they have been looking forward to for a long time.  However, having an open schedule and a lot of free time for too long can get boring and dull after a while.  For this reason, it is important for seniors to fill their days with enjoyable activities to keep them from getting bored and even feeling depressed.  If your loved one is in need of a new hobby, read on for a list of fun hobbies that your loved one can consider trying.

Gardening

The great thing about gardening is that there is always work to be done.  Your loved one can work in their garden each and every day and still have plenty to do.  Whether it is weeding, watering, planting, pruning, or harvesting, your loved one will always stay busy when caring for a garden.  In addition, gardening is a great physical activity that can help your loved one to stay active.

Reading

Reading has been proven to have benefits for memory, cognitive health, and even emotional well-being.  If your loved one dedicates part of their day each day to reading, they will be strengthen their brain and learning every day.  In addition, they will be able to let go of stress and worries by getting lost in an exciting story.

Crafting

Craft projects are wonderful activities for seniors who love to create.  In addition, craft projects give seniors goals to work towards and a sense of accomplishment when they complete it.  Encourage your senior loved one to try a craft project such as jewelry making, woodworking, knitting/crochet, or even creating items that are useful around the house such as coasters, planters, and baskets.

Walking

Most caregivers know that walking is a great exercise for seniors to try.  But, walking can be an excellent hobby, too.  If your loved one loves to be social, encourage them to walk with friends.  If they love nature, encourage them to take regular walks in the park or on nature trails.  Walking will help them to beat boredom as well as develop a healthy and active lifestyle.

If you or an aging loved one are considering senior care in Arlington, VA, call the caring staff at Medical Professionals On Call today. 703-273-8818

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Michelle DeFilippis

I graduated with a BS degree and had been selling medical equipment to hospitals, clinics and technicians. More recently, a family member was diagnosed with dementia and we, as a family, realized we were not prepared t care for her. We were thrown into that whirlpool of hospital stays, 24/7 live-in care, skilled care, caring for mom ourselves and finally, now daily home care. This was such a stressful time that I started thinking there had to be other people, other families as overwhelmed and unprepared as we were.

Medical Professionals On Call has such a caring, professional staff who are available to step in with whatever level of care necessary for loved ones and to relieve you of that stress.

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