Top 8 Safe Activities for Seniors with Limited Mobility

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Top 8 Safe Activities for Seniors with
Limited Mobility
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Older adults who arent physically active and
mentally stimulated experience higher rates of
social anxiety, obesity, depression, and
diabetes. Many family caregivers face difficulty
coming up with safe, engaging, and fun activities
for seniors with limited mobility. If you are one
of those caregivers, take a look at these
activities that are used by professionally
trained Colorado Springs home care providers.
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1. Wheelchair Bowling
Older adults enjoy bowling with their friends,
but there may come the point when throwing heavy
balls becomes difficult. A moderate level
alteration of this amazing game can be done by
using low-weight plastic balls and pins while
your senior loved one sits in a wheelchair. You
can also host weekly tournaments with prizes and
ongoing scores to motivate your loved one.
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2. Video Games
Initially developed for kids, video games are no
longer a favorite pastime for juniors, and many
therapists now use this technology for mental
stimulation. Senior can stave off dementia,
Alzheimers and other cognitive disorders by
playing video games. Devices such as Xbox Kinect
and Wii allow older adults to enjoy games without
mastering controllers and joysticks. Virtual
archery and golf can be played from the comfort
of the couch in the golden years.
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3. Water Aerobics
This low-impact physical activity can be a great
option for seniors to exercise. Depending on
their extent of mobility impairment, aging adults
can enjoy various levels of water aerobics. This
activity can help ease joint pain, enhance
balance, strengthen muscles, and raises heart
rate.
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4. Table Shuffleboard
This game doesnt require players to move around
or bend over. Players can balance themselves by
leaning on the table and then slide their pucks
to the opponents end. Table shuffleboard can
boost dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
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5. Gardening
During the moderate months, seniors can enjoy
tending an outdoor garden. You can put troughs
and pots on a table or an elevated platform, so
they are easier to access. Your senior loved one
can harvest and trim them without bending while
sitting in his or her wheelchair.
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6. Fishing
Veterans and seniors can enjoy fishing on few of
the popular spots without purchasing a license.
Accessories like fishing reels or rod holders can
easily be attached to a guardrail or wheelchair,
so less strength is required to perform the
activity. This national pastime can enhance
dexterity, and no one will be in danger by proper
planning.
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7. Baking
It is a methodical and slow process and does not
require haphazard work like other forms of
cooking. You senior loved one can mix batches or
gather supplies while sitting in a wheelchair,
which reduces the chances of injury. Multiple
processes involved can also challenge and boost
cognitive abilities.
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8. Photography
Your loved one can easily take up this hobby
after buying an affordable digital camera.
Several classes are conducted to teach the
skills, and most people can learn the basics with
a few hours. After becoming proficient, your
elderly loved one can go outdoors to capture
nature in the lens.
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Our mission at Home Care Assistance of Colorado
Springs is to change the way the world ages. We
provide older adults that reside in Colorado
Springs and El Paso County with quality care that
enables them to live happier, healthier lives at
home. We invite you to call us today to speak
with a professional care manager at (719)
822-1229 about our services.
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