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Safe Autumn Activities For Seniors

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Seniors need adequate fresh air and exercise just like the rest of us. A home health care business needs to integrate outdoor activities for the elderly. It’s also important to be trained in some basic, safe autumn activities that will help get seniors out and about.

Of course, being able to exercise their minds is also a great thing to do. You can choose other activities that help keep them sharp, not just active.

Walks

Walking is one of the best things that you can do with seniors that still have mobility, or that are able to sit in a wheelchair and be pushed about. You can choose easy to walk over paths and take in the fall colors, and fresh, crisp fall air.

Baking Fall Goodies

Everyone loves fall goodies, and when you allow the seniors to bake with you, this becomes a memorable, yet fun experience for everyone. They can not only make their own treats but enjoy eating them as well.

Watching Movies

There are a lot of favorite fall time movies that come around, and when you have already baked your snacks then you may want to watch a movie that goes with them. Sit everyone down, get out that television and vote on a movie that everyone is sure to love during this time of the year. Pass out those baked goods and enjoy a little downtime.

Decorate for Halloween

Halloween is a holiday that is loved by many. If you want to give the seniors a bit of an activity, then having them decorate and get ready for this holiday might be the spookiest, and the most fun thing they can do. Plus, everyone loves a little Halloween magic from time to time and this is where they can get it.

 Do Fall Crafts

Doing crafts of all shapes and sizes throughout the year is going to keep them motivated and moving. You can find that these crafts also help keep them sharp and their memory working. It is also great for fine motor skills when they want to cut the smaller pieces or move around the larger ones. These are good for decorating!

 Puzzles!

Everyone loves a good puzzle and when the fall months roll around, you can be sure that you will find numerous fall-themed puzzles you can throw together. You can get everyone involved and when they are done, they’re able to glue the pieces together and you can hang them up in the common areas.

Pumpkin Picking

If everyone wants a small pumpkin to bring home or even to carve, paint or color then picking them is one of the best things you can do. Not only does this get everyone outside, but it offers a great way to be selective, as well as provide them with a craft once they have chosen and brought their pumpkin home. Everyone benefits from having pumpkin and being able to have the independence to get one on their own. This is the real reason for bringing them to the patch.

As a side note, apple picking is also a fun fall activity that can be done. Bring the whole crew to grab some apples and enjoy the outdoors with one another while sharing a delicious treat, plus they can be used in the delicious treats above.

Whether you are learning more about home healthcare business, how to start a home care business or creating a business plan for a home care agency; having this information and using it can ensure that not only are the seniors happy with the level of care they are receiving, but those providing the care are also having a good time.

 

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