With the spread of COVID-19 our lives have turned upside down. Social distancing has becoming the new norm with  all of us beginning to live a new lifestyle.  COVID-19 has changed everybody’s lives but it has affected the lives of older adults significantly.

COVID-19 is putting the elderly at a higher risk for bad health, so they should remain indoors. Although remaining within the home is important to prevent yourself, staying active once you have confined yourself inside walls is also equally important. It’s important to ensure that they are physically and mentally active.

But, it is really challenging to determine the right physical activities for senior people while staying at home.

Seniors staying active while following rules of social distancing

Crafty Seniors

Seniors can  be active and happy by doing arts and crafts, such as painting, coloring, knitting, and etc.  These activities will help older adults to maintain their good skills alive. Some Crafty Ideas:

• Paint your old mirror: Give your décor an update with this easy project.
• Learn how to decoupage: This fun project can help you dress up picture frames, tables, chairs, and mirrors. It is also a very easy craft to learn how to do if you are a beginner.
• Make a hummingbird feeder: Re-purpose your old wine bottles and watch beautiful birds come hang out in your garden.
• Make a mosaic project: This is a creative way to engage your puzzle solving skills.

Gardening Skills

The pandemic is a difficult time for seniors that like getting outside, so gardening is a good choice for these individuals. They can enjoy the outdoor environment while in their own yard gardening. Gardening will not only improve a home ‘s aesthetics, but will also help older adults stay active.

Gardening can burn calories and allow you to enjoy nature. Some older adults may not have the capability to dig and do gardening, so they can plot small plants and herbs to hold good plants indoors. These plants will enhance your porch and patio decor.

Get Groovy

Dancing will also help active seniors. This will not only bring health benefits to seniors, it will also improve their mood. Dancing is something of a cardiovascular exercise, and it’s a kind of low-impact exercise that can boost endurance. There is one additional benefit to dancing and that’s listening to your favorite music. Good music can help please your mind and enjoy yourself.

Strength Training

There are several incremental strength exercises that can help seniors remain active and safe when living within the house. They can also do tai chi, stretching ,and yoga to boost their degree of flexibility, general agility, and inner strength. If you don’t know how to do these kinds of exercises inside your house, then you can watch a tutorials online. Strength training plays a vital role in maintaining active and healthy senior citizens while staying at home.

Entrust of DeSoto: A Resident-centric Memory Care Community in Dallas, Texas

Entrust of DeSoto is a memory care community that puts resident well-being at the center of everything we do. We know that each person is unique. That’s why we offer a wide range of services and lifestyle options to nourish the body and create community.
We understand the importance of home cooked meals and nutrition for seniors and this attitude is reflected in our dining experience. If you or a loved one live near Dallas, Texas and need assisted living, contact Entrust of DeSoto today to learn about our 24-hour care and find out how we can help.