Mobility challenges can be a source of great stress and discomfort for your loved ones. However, physical challenges such as limited mobility shouldn’t be a fun blocker for your loved ones.
Losing mobility due to stroke, injuries, or other health concerns is not the end of good times. There are several ways your loved one can have fun and stay connected to the world without having to move around much. Keep reading to discover some of them.
Spending Time Outdoors
Mobility limitations shouldn’t stop your loved ones from enjoying the beauty of nature. They don’t need to walk three miles to enjoy all the beauty and positive effects of nature. They can simply take short walks to a nearby park or just around the house using a walker.
If your loved one is wheelchair-bound, you can give them a ride to the park to get some fresh air and positive energy flow.
Volunteering
Volunteering is not only for people who are physically fit and able. Even with limited mobility, your loved one can still participate and contribute to charity. This is an activity that can help your loved one feel fulfilled with a sense of purpose. Being able to give back to the assisted living community will make your loved one feel a sense of accomplishment. Some ways your loved one can contribute to charity include:
- Knitting or crocheting blankets, hats, and so on
- Assembling care packages
- Crafting sale items
- Baking or cooking
Technology-Based Activities
With their smartphones and other technological devices, your loved one can enjoy television shows, movies, and music as much as they want. Even though watching television all day is not a healthy pastime, a couple of tv shows can be a great part of their day.
Listening and singing along to music is another fun activity your loved one can try. Music is therapeutic, as it can help to reduce stress and boost your loved one’s mood. They can also play stimulating internet games such as crossword puzzles, sudoku, and others.
At Morada Victoria, TX, we provide our residents with cable TV and unlimited Wi-Fi access to enable them to enjoy their favorite TV shows and stay connected to the world.
Exploring New Hobbies
Learning new things is a great way of keeping the mind active. Your loved one may be interested in learning a new skill and can create a hobby out of it. Some activities they can explore without having to move around include:
- Cooking and baking
- Birdwatching
- Knitting
- Indoor gardening
- Playing a musical instrument
- Learning a new language
Engaging in Simple Exercises
Even if your loved one has mobility limitations, they can still engage in simple exercises to get their body moving. These exercises don’t require them to move around much but can affect their mood and health positively. The most popular low-impact exercises they can try are seated exercises and chair yoga.
Our senior living programs are designed in a way that ensures proper health and fitness plans for our residents. With the help of our team members, you can rest assured that your loved one will get an adequate amount of safe exercises they need to keep moving.
