The weather might still be cold right now but spring will be here soon and it will be time for seniors who love to golf to get out on the golf course. However, seniors who have spent the winter indoors may find that they’re out of practice when it’s time to start golfing again in the spring. Their in-home care providers can help them gear up.
There are some things that seniors can start doing now to make sure that they are fit and ready to get back out on the golf course when the weather gets nice again like:
Start Walking
When it’s time to golf again seniors will need to be ready to do some significant walking around the course. Seniors who have been staying sedentary inside during the cold winter months should start going for a walk each day to start building up their stamina and getting used to physical activity again. Start by walking around the block and then slowly build up from there. When it’s golfing time seniors should be ready to walk and they may even drop a few pounds from all that walking which will help them play better.
Visit An Indoor Driving Range with In-Home Care Transportation
Walking will get seniors physically ready to be back out on the links but a few visits to an indoor driving range will help seniors practice their swings and putting so that they are ready to go when golfing season starts. Seniors who have in-home care can get their in-home care provider to drive them to an indoor range if they don’t have transportation. Getting in some practice at an indoor range is also a good way for seniors to socialize and get out of the house even when the weather isn’t great.
Get Equipment Ready and Buy Season Passes
Seniors need to make sure their clubs are in good working order before the actual golfing season starts too. In-home care can help with that by helping seniors check their clubs for damage, cleaning any that need cleaning, and helping seniors order new clubs or equipment that they might need. Don’t forget to order some stylish new golf clothes at the same time.
Seniors who have a favorite golf course near their home may want to buy season passes ahead of time so that they can start playing as much as they want as soon as the course opens. Often there is a discount for buying the passes early so seniors can save money and make sure they secure their spot at their favorite course.
Eat A Healthy Diet
Walking is a great way to get back in shape but seniors need to make sure they are eating healthy too. Start by adding a vegetable to each meal and slowly introduce more healthy foods. Watch portion sizes but make sure to eat enough protein to build up muscle. A healthy diet and walking will get any senior into great physical shape for golfing.