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What activities can seniors do? 
03-24-2007, 06:22 AM
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An hour of walk every morning can be a great activity for elders. This is a very simple exercise but has a lot of benefits for them. A mind exercise is also good for them. Try to play with your elders scrabble or chess. | ||
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04-22-2007, 03:15 PM
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I would have to agree with the walking and also swimming is very good for the elderly. I know my mom has just joined a swim/exercise program at the YMCA and she is loving it. | ||
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09-02-2007, 05:39 AM
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my mum works in a nursing home and they get thee patients to gently stretch the joints and gently throw a soft ball for them to catch and play games to kepp their minds active rather than them just sitting there | ||
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09-02-2007, 02:34 PM
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it really just depends on what they feel they are up to. I know a lady in her late 70's who still figure skates competitively she hits the ice 5 days a week, another lady in her 70's who plays volleyball once a week. There's a lady at our health club who is in her late 80's and she's there everyday working out harder than I ever do. | ||
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09-07-2007, 08:05 AM
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I am a recreation therapist...I work with a diverse population at a local nursing facility...We have a plethora of activities for the senior residents....They seem to enjoy Bingo the most but they are also into ; walking with relatives, crafts, taking in a movie(especially from their era), social events like parades or community based entertainments..chinese auctions, try taking the senior to a marina or to a nature preserve....just some ideas... The best advice I ever got was from an older man in his 80's at my VA hospital where I volunteered...it's amazing what you can learn by just talking with a senior...who better to ask? | ||
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09-07-2007, 08:35 AM
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I personally believe our seniors are a genuinely valuable resource that so few actually tap into. They are so wise and wonderful. These people should be treasured | ||
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