May 3, 2023 - Assisted Living
10 Activities for Seniors with Limited Mobility
As we age, there can be many factors that limit the activities we are able to do. Some of these reasons can be due to the general aging process or can be because there are different health concerns that may be affecting mobility.
Even with reduced mobility, seniors can continue to live healthy lives full of enriching activities. Some activities seniors with limited mobility can enjoy include yoga, cooking, playing games, crafting, singing, and photography.
There are many options within senior living communities for assisted living and independent living that can support a healthy lifestyle and suit your individual needs.
Simple Chair Yoga
Movement is good for us at any age of our life. At times, there can be limitations to how much movement our bodies are able to sustain. Having some movement can help alleviate some of the potential issues that come with limited mobility.
With chair yoga, you can be seated during all the movements. This can help those who are unable to perform a full range of motions and may require more stability during yoga. Performing chair yoga can help increase your range of motion and flexibility. Yoga can also help reduce stress and improve balance.
Cooking Classes
Cooking classes can help not only with stimulation of your mind and appetite but can also be a great way to form new connections within your community. Whether you are attending a community cooking class or cooking with friends and watching an online class, this can be a great activity for adults with reduced mobility.
By cooking simple recipes, you can create delicious food with limited movement in a controlled environment. Cooking with friends and neighbors can be a fun activity that can be enjoyed time and time again.
Basic Dancing
For some seniors with reduced mobility, dancing can help improve strength and balance. Dancing can also be a great way to meet other people. Some senior living communities offer dance classes and other events for older adults to enjoy dancing with the other people in their community.
Card & Board Games
Playing a variety of games can be a great way to stimulate your mind and socialize both indoors and outdoors. These games can be card games played alone in a beautiful outdoor green space or board games played with friends and family.
These types of activities do not need to be limited to board and card games but can widen to puzzles, crosswords, and anything else that stimulates your mind.
Arts & Crafts
There are many different crafts that can be done with little to no movement needed. Scrapbooking is a great way to look at photos and put together books that can be given to family members. Painting and drawing are often engaging ways to observe your environment and can be done with many different mediums.
These activities can be done in various settings alone and with groups of people, whether it is outdoors in a garden, looking through your windows, or by following along in a class.
Singing with a Group
Whether you are a professional or an amateur vocal artist, singing can be a great activity. Even just being around while people are singing and enjoying a song together is a great, low-movement activity that can bring joy.
Indoor & Outdoor Gardening
Gardening is a great activity that can be done with limited movement. Indoor gardening can be done by putting plants or planters at different levels so that those who may not be as mobile can still enjoy the positive effects of gardening.
This stimulating activity can be done both indoors and outdoors all year round. The benefits of gardening can be physical and social and have therapeutic effects for older adults, such as reducing stress, lowering blood pressure, and slowing your heart rate.
Photography
There are many things that can be learned or reintroduced into your life at any age. Photography is a great activity that can be done with any stage of mobility. This activity can be done with most handheld mobile devices or can be done with a dedicated camera.
Learning about the various types of composition and lighting can encourage movement as well as mental stimulation and creativity.
Light Walks in Green Spaces
Many public communities and senior living communities have green spaces for walking. These spaces are great places to enjoy the outdoors for people at all levels of mobility. Some senior living communities have spaces where you are able to take assisted walks.
Introducing regular movement, no matter how much or how little during each day, can help seniors maintain their health. Even with reduced mobility, you may be able to enjoy the benefits of walking by taking short, light walks with friends and family members.
Reading
Reading is a great activity that can stimulate your mind. Whether you want to enjoy the weather outside or stay warm indoors, you can bring this activity anywhere with you. Reading can be a great activity that can be done alone or within a community through reading groups and book clubs.
Learn More About Senior Living
Older adults with limited mobility can still live a fulfilling life. There are many activities that people at all levels of mobility can enjoy with friends, family, and other members of their community.
There are more opportunities at Peregrine Senior Living just waiting to be discovered. Schedule a tour today with a community near you to learn more about the activities that older adults can enjoy in senior living communities.
