New Year’s is coming up within a matter of days, woohoo! Don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time to come up with an amazing shindig. Here are a few suggestions to get ideas flowing… Host a Time-Period Party Choose a time-period from your past and use that as the basis for your New Year’s Eve […]
The upcoming holiday can be fun for older adults, even if they have physical or cognitive limitations. It’s all about spending time together, feeling included, and enjoying the good company. There are many different activities to engage in such as… 1. Gingerbread houses: baking is a sweet and sugary activity to engage in with family. […]
Dance therapy is psychotherapeutic use of movement that can further the emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration of seniors. Both music and movement stimulate the brain’s reward centers, with even some overlap. Together they increase the number of activated pleasure centers, which is excellent in helping to fight off depression in senior citizen. It can […]
Many individuals think that art such as painting and drawing are only hobbies. However, art therapy can be quite valuable for improving senior’s overall health. Art therapists will guide seniors using different art forms. This can actually address health imbalance by using expression and motion, thus restoring functions. Improved Cognitive Function: Art challenges seniors and […]
The holiday season isn’t just approaching, it’s officially here! It’s about being grateful, family, and of course meals. Plus, you can add in Thanksgiving activity time. Here are some suggestions to implement next week… Play a Thanksgiving Themed Dinner Game Participants will need to sit in a circle when playing. One player starts the game […]
Music therapy for seniors is very beneficial. It can aid in cognitive function, stress reduction, exercise routine, and social outings. Let’s review all the positive attributes… Improve Cognitive Skills Music therapy can help seniors improve recalling memories. Music has been shown to elicit a positive reaction when you hear music that reminds you of your […]
Daylight savings time can be a real struggle for seniors. That’s why it is essential to have preparation to ease into the change. Below you’ll find some tips that can help… Start by moving your bedtime a little each day. Say 15 minutes each day leading up to daylight savings can help your body gradually […]
Halloween is a time for fun! It isn’t just for kids anymore. There are many ways that seniors can enjoy this holiday from recipes to activities. Let’s take a look at some ideas… 1. Sweet potato jack-o-lanterns: Sweet potatoes and pumpkin mashed potatoes are just the right mix of healthy and tasty. Then, they can be […]
Comfort for seniors is important because in their later years, elders need that more than ever. Living by yourself can get quite lonely. So, having a soft, comforting, companion can occupy your mind from time to time. Joy For All can be an excellent gift for your grandma, grandpa, great aunt, great uncle, and more… […]
Osteoporosis in seniors is very common, but it needs to be treated. It’s found more in women, but that doesn’t mean that men can’t be diagnosed with it as well. Osteoporosis is when your bones become thin, lose density, and become increasingly fragile. It is a process that develops gradually over many years, and it […]