Having an active lifestyle is crucial for everyone, but especially older adults. The scientific literature makes it clear that active seniors suffer less disease, live longer, and are happier.
The problem is, quality daily activities for seniors can be hard to find. And the ones that exist - think card games and bingo night - may start to get boring. Are there any assisted living activities that are engaging, bringing seniors back for more?
There are, at an assisted living community in Fond du Lac. Things like:
There is something here for every senior. Join us as we discuss just a few awesome options at a retirement community in Fond du Lac near you.
A home-cooked meal tends to be delicious and nutritious, but there's an added benefit. Preparing food aids your mental health as much as your stomach. News Medical notes there are therapeutic benefits to cooking, some of which reduce disease.
In that spirit, have your senior take part in the Cooking Club. Everyone is welcome, whether they've been cooking all their life or not at all. One can learn new recipes, or tips to improve their own.
Most importantly, seniors get a chance to enjoy food made by fellow community members. It's also a great social event while they keep their hands busy. Assisted living activities that tick so many boxes are hard to come by.
The Cooking Club is in the Community Room on the first and last Monday of the month. Slots are at 10:30 AM and 3 PM, perfect for making lunch or dinner.
Senior recreational activities like stretching are great for getting the blood flowing, but some may not enjoy the repetition of gym exercises. Instead, they'd rather get hands-on - and hands dirty - with Mother Nature. Enter: the Garden Club.
Gardening is one of those things people tend to enjoy increasingly more later in life. It strengthens your connection with the earth and gives you an appreciation for the plants that feed you. If not that, then it's at least satisfying to see your handiwork bloom and grow.
In any case, your senior will love getting outside and smelling the soil. Perhaps it's something they've done their whole life, and if not, it's a great new habit to build.
Garden Club is every other Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Perfect timing to enjoy a beautiful morning and contribute to your community's plant life.
Travel gets increasingly more difficult for seniors. While they will have excellent transportation at their disposal, they may not be able to travel out of state or out of the country. For those with an incurable wanderlust, Armchair Travel is the next best thing.
One of the more unique senior living activities, Armchair Travel, does what it says on the tin. Seniors get to "travel the world" from the comfort of a chair. Even if they can't be there in person, they get an enriching cultural experience.
Armchair Travel is on the first and second Thursday of the month. See the world in comfort at either 10:30 AM, or during the after-lunch 3 PM session.
When joining a senior living community in Fond Du Lac, one of the first questions seniors have is how they will practice their religion. Faith sustains us all, especially in our later years. Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities for seniors to nourish their souls like Bible Study.
During Bible study, seniors can discuss scripture in a group setting. An excellent choice, since they may well gain new insights from fellow community members.
It's also worth mentioning all the proven benefits of Bible study. Things like:
Join the Bible study group every Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Seniors get to fill their spiritual batteries right before lunch.
Again and again, the science proves that laughter isn't just enjoyable. It is genuinely good for your overall health. Studies have shown that laughter can improve things like:
Basically, laughing satisfies just about everything your body needs. And what better setting than a comedy hour in the comfort of your community? Jokes always seem funnier in a group setting, especially with a drink in hand.
Don't miss Happy Hour with Comedy once a month on Friday at 3 PM. If you just want the happy hour part, then join us once a month on a Thursday or Friday. It takes place in the Community Room and is one of the more fun assisted living ideas.
Movie matinees are the ultimate American experience. Nothing beats watching a film in the daytime hours before the crowds descend on the theaters. Matinee or not, few out there don't enjoy kicking back with some popcorn and a classic flick.
The movie matinee makes seniors feel like they're living the good old days. Some can't easily get out to the theater, so we bring the theater to them. It's an excellent chance to see old classics or try something new.
For real cinephiles, this is one of the more engaging senior programs. It's every Saturday at 2 PM, on the dot. Show up ready to watch, but leave the popcorn to us.
Sometimes, the simple pleasures in life are the best ones. Taking a walk in the fresh air clears the mind and appeals to the sentence. Seniors who love their walks will love the Resident Guided Walking Club.
This one's every Sunday at 3 PM. Bring some comfy shoes or sandals.
Seniors often miss routines, and nothing's more routine than grocery shopping. Every Monday at 1 PM, take a trip to your local Walmart. Come either to buy something you need or just to stretch your legs.
Assisted living activities are the bread and butter of a healthy, thriving senior community. Some invigorate the body, like the Walking Club and Garden Club. Others invigorate the spirit and mind, like Movie Matinees and Bible Study.
Lakehouse Fond Du Lac makes all seniors feel right at home. We offer a packed docket of daily activities, plenty to keep them busy and stimulated. Come schedule a tour and see why community members love it.