8 Wonderful Rainy Day Activities for Seniors

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8 Wonderful Rainy Day Activities for Seniors
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Rainy Day Activities

• Rainy days can prove to be an annoyance for the
  elderly, keeping them in their homes and they
  have to miss their time in the garden and their
  daily stroll, etc. However, it is not necessary
  to feel annoyed. In fact, there are multiple
  activities that are just perfect for a rainy day
  or days.
• Home care of an elderly wouldnt be so difficult
  for a family or hired caregiver if you encourage
  your senior loved to adopt one of the activities
  listed below.

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1 Readers Revival

• Rainy day is a perfect time to grab a book or
  open an E-book on your tablet, curl up on a couch
  with a cup of tea, coffee or cocoa and enjoy the
  whole experience. Most of the elderly are from a
  generation who grew up with a habit of reading.
  So, its a good opportunity to catch up on your
  book-list. Seniors who may find reading difficult
  due to different eye conditions may opt for an
  audio-book and still enjoy it, snuggled cozily on
  the couch.

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2. Crochet Away the Dismal Mood

• Ladies, you can give your mood a boost. Polish
  your crocheting skills and create some beautiful
  pieces for a beloved family member or some
  doilies for your house. Chatting with a
  caregiver, friend or a family member over a cup
  of tea, along with crafting some amazing
  crocheted pieces can energize and lift up the
  mood of your senior loved one.

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3. Get Crafty

• Another perfect activity for a rainy day is to
  craft something. Maybe your elderly loved one can
  finally make that collage of your family pictures
  which they had been putting off for some reason.
  Your seniors can indulge in painting, making a
  scrapbook with grandchildren, jewelry, upcycle
  mason jars and many more things. You or a
  compassionate caregiver hired to provide home
  care can go online and get some unique DIY
  crafting ideas. Seniors, who are more tech savvy
  can even do it on their own. Creating something
  will definitely enhance the mood and also give
  the elderly a sense of purpose.

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4. Socialize on the Phone

• With the arrival of online social platforms,
  talking to your friends and family members does
  not very necessary. However, a rainy day is the
  best opportunity for the elderly to catch up with
  old and new friends, or family. A surprise phone
  call will not only refresh a senior but it would
  be pleasant for the person who has been called as
  well. So encourage your loved ones to utilize
  this time to catch up on conversations.

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5. Chef in Action

• As they age, it becomes difficult for the elderly
  to cook and bake but this feat can be achieved on
  a rainy day. Especially, if the grandchildren or
  younger nieces and nephews are paying a visit.
  What better way to keep the children and the
  elderly busy together. Your senior loved one can
  cook up some delicious meals like, stews, soups,
  salads, quiches or anything that doesnt require
  standing for a longer period near the stove.
• With some assistance, the elderly can also enjoy
  baking up a batch of cookies, brownies or even
  some cupcakes and have fun decorating them with
  the children visiting. Even if theres no one to
  share the meal, it is the best occasion to invite
  over someone from the neighbor or a friend and
  spend some quality time with them.

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6. Matinee Show

• Old age does not mean that the elderly cant have
  fun. In fact, the golden years are the best years
  to do all that youve meant to do but never had
  enough time to do it. On a rainy day, suggest
  your elderly loved one to invite some friends
  over. They can pop up some popcorn and grab an
  oldie or maybe a new movie that they all want to
  watch. Close the curtain and all the senior
  adults can enjoy a perfect matinee show.

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7. Indoor Sports

• For those seniors, who do not want to miss out on
  their fitness routine, playing indoor sports is a
  good idea. You or a caregiver can even accompany
  the elderly to an indoor sports facility or a
  gym. The elderly can sweat it out alone, their
  better half or with a friend in a game of
  Ping-Pong or water aerobics or maybe yoga.

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8. Grab Some Games

• Whether it is tech-savvy games like Nintendo or
  Play Station or the traditional board games like
  scrabble, Monopoly or Risk, they are a sure shot
  way to engage your senior loved ones on a rainy
  day. They can play these games with their
  life-partner, friends or even a home care
  companion. In fact, the larger the group, the
  more interesting is the game.
• If there are enough members, Pictionary is an
  excellent game to play away those gloomy hours

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