As the colder months approach, it can be challenging to find the motivation to stay active due to the weather and darker evenings. However, staying active and engaging in enjoyable hobbies offers numerous benefits for your health and wellbeing.
Thankfully, there are many activities that you or your loved ones can enjoy during the winter months. Our carers incorporate these to help ensure our clients remain safe and active, all within the comfort of their own homes.
Activities for the elderly during winter
Go for indoor walks
If you feel the conditions outside are unsafe for your loved one, consider indoor spaces where they can move around, even if it means walking around the home every hour. If you have a garden and it’s not icy, they could also take a short walk outdoors close to home.
Enjoy arts and crafts
Consider trying creative activities like drawing or painting, or perhaps making a collage of memories using old photos. This can be a wonderful way to spark conversations about cherished memories, special occasions and meaningful events, giving your loved one the opportunity to share their life experiences and stories.
Put indoor plants in the home
If you or your loved one enjoy gardening but find the colder weather makes it difficult, don’t worry. Adding low-maintenance houseplants can be just as beneficial for wellbeing. Simple tasks like pruning, repotting, or planting seeds can provide a sense of purpose and connection to nature.
Preparing for Christmas
Getting into the Christmas spirit can be both exciting and a great way to keep older individuals active. Activities like decorating a small Christmas tree, baking, and wrapping presents for loved ones can be especially enjoyable with a bit of support on hand.
Introduce a new hobby
Incorporating a new hobby into their daily routine is a fantastic way to engage the mind. Consider activities like crocheting, knitting, or starting a new game such as Scrabble. These can also be wonderful opportunities to maintain social engagement.
Contact us
If you’d like to speak with one of our friendly advisors about our care services, please call us on 01865 519 105.
