4 Senior Friendly Autumn Activities

Fall is a lovely time of year with colorful leaves, crisp air, and pumpkin patches popping up. The days are shorter, and the nights are chillier and this means it’s time to fill your calendars with activities that people of all ages can enjoy.  If you’re looking for something seasonal to do with your loved one, try one of the following:

Create Fall Themed Arts & Crafts

Creating beautiful creations is fun and relaxing for all of us, no matter how old we are. During the fall months, craft shops are filled with wreaths, pumpkins, and scarecrows, and a fast search on the internet can generate tons of ideas for easy projects. Pumpkin carving, Painting pumpkins in bright and unusual colors, cutting paper or fabric into leaf shapes and hand a garland from a fireplace or door, painting acorns, or pressing and framing leaves for a wall hanging, and knitting or crocheting fall arts & crafts are just a couple of projects to try! 

Gobble up Autumn Treats

Everyone has a favorite fall flavor, from the hot apple cider to the traditional Thanksgiving pumpkin pie. If you’re a seasoned cook, or if a trip to the nearby bakery is more your cup of tea, make time for a special fall menu.

For those that are more comfortable in the kitchen, schedule a day of cooking together. Have a loved one our a caregiver go grocery shopping to prep a family favorite fall menu. Or keep it simple and enjoy a slice of pie or pumpkin spiced latte. 

Check out the Autumn Colors

Take a walk or a scenic drive to get out of the house and check out the scenery, just getting out and enjoying the fresh, crisp air can do wonders for your body and your mind. Observing nature, even if you’re just looking at it through the open window of your car, can help renew and refresh. 

Enjoy the Brisk Fall Temps

For those of us who haven’t been able to spend a lot of time outside during the hot summer season, autumn months are a perfect opportunity to spend outside. Some activities, you can enjoy are going on a walk, collecting leaves, visiting a pumpkin patch, and planting/ gardening. Remember to check the weather forecast to ensure a healthy and enjoyable day outside. Fall weather can change suddenly, so make sure you pick the right clothes. Don’t forget hats and sunscreen-UV rays can still cause skin damage on cloudy days. Also, even after the hot summer months, hydration is necessary, so make sure you have extra water.

Whatever you do, enjoy yourself and welcome the “cozy” atmosphere of the fall season. Spending time outside or indoors, whether alone, social distancing, or with family and friends, will help you feel good — and as the nights get longer and the days get shorter, we can all do those feel-good things, even during the pandemic.

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