Many people look forward to retirement, but there comes a point where after a few years, a senior may get bored. This can be especially true when your loved one has been home, can’t do the things they used to, can’t keep a routine, and has a hard time moving around in general. If your senior wants to age in place but lacks a routine and companionship, it’s time to look for senior home care providers to help them age in place.
Senior home care may also help banish senior boredom by helping them do many weekly activities. Here are some other tips that may cure boredom.
Play Board Games
If you visit often or bring your kids over to see your elderly loved one, try playing board games together. This is also something that senior home care may do with your senior in their free time, especially if it gives your senior loved one joy. It’s an easy way to beat boredom and doesn’t have to be expensive. You can drop off ones you find from a thrift store or games from the back of your closet. If your senior doesn’t like board games, they may want to try puzzling to keep them entertained. Set up a table or space that can hold a big puzzle.
Try Yoga
Yoga and stretching are one of the best ways to beat boredom and encourage movement. A senior should always be moving as much as possible, but they should aim for around 30 minutes daily. A senior may find a local class to attend that focuses on senior movement, or they can find videos online to do outside in their backyards or even on their decks. Have a caregiver set up a YouTube video that teaches them how to stretch properly and ensure a senior knows how to listen to their bodies. They should never be in pain.
Research The Family
Researching family history can take time, but it can also be fun. If your senior has never looked into their family tree, it’s time to encourage them to do so. Teach them how to use the computer and find websites that can help them track and trace their family history. They can also take notes and write out what they know about their immediate family history. This is something they can pass on to their children one day.
Garden on The Deck
A senior may not be able to have a big garden in their backyard. However, having a few big pots on the deck filled with the plants they love can greatly impact mental and physical health. When they have plants on the deck, it will give them responsibility and something to take care of. They can wake up and enjoy looking at their plants with a cup of tea but also get outside to water them every day. It’s a simple way to encourage going outside and keeping them entertained. Gardening is filled with benefits, including gardening on the deck too.