Enjoyable Activities for Seniors with Limited Mobility

Enjoyable Activities for Seniors with Limited Mobility

Seniors with limited mobility can still enjoy a variety of activities

Many older adults lose mobility due to conditions like stroke, severe arthritis, or injuries from falls. When that happens, activities and hobbies they used to enjoy might now be too difficult.
But loss of mobility doesn’t mean the end of good times. There are many ways to have fun, boost mood, and stay engaged in the world without needing to move around too much.

To help you find things that suit your older adult’s interests, we rounded up 9 wonderful activities for seniors with limited mobility.

9 great activities for seniors with limited mobility

1. Spend time reading

Reading is a fantastic activity for older adults. It’s a fun way to spend time and keep the brain engaged. It can also improve memory, reduce stress, improve sleep, and delay cognitive decline.

Whether your older adult likes reading physical books, magazines, using an e-reader, or listening to audiobooks, they can immerse themselves in a well-told story, look at photographs, or learn about an interesting new topic. Organizing a book club among their friends is another way for seniors to enjoy reading and socializing.

2. Explore a variety of hobbies

Hobbies are great for older adults with limited mobility. Knitting, crochet, indoor or container gardening, playing a musical instrument, or learning a language. This is also a perfect time to learn something new – maybe there are hobbies or interests they’ve never had a chance to explore before.
Learning is also a great way to keep the mind active and prevent boredom.

3. Exercise

Exercise regularly even if your an older adult that isn’t very mobile, there may still be exercises they can do to get their bodies moving. Whether they’re sitting or standing, they can still get the health and mood benefits, especially from seated exercises or chair yoga routines.
There are also exercise routines that can be done using a walker for stability or just focused on the feet and ankles to reduce swelling.

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