If your senior parent is lonely or bored at home, but they can’t easily get out of the house to attend social functions, companion care at home services may be the perfect solution for them. Seniors who have companion care at home get regular visits from a companion who can do social activities with them at home. Getting regular social visits can give seniors the social interaction they need to be healthy. And it can provide them with some fun, a sense of purpose, and a chance to explore new hobbies and interests.
There are lots of social activities and fun things for seniors to do at home that will keep them from getting bored and lonely like:
Virtual Meetups and Video Calls
Using video conferencing tools like Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime, seniors can stay connected with family and friends, participate in virtual gatherings, or join online clubs and classes. Technology is a great way for seniors to be able to connect socially with others without having to leave the house.
Some seniors enjoy using technology to participate in classes at local colleges, virtual hangouts with other seniors, and other meetups. They can also use technology to view concerts, plays, and other events that they can’t aren’t physically able to see in person.
Book Clubs
Starting or joining a book club, either online or with neighbors, can provide regular social interaction and stimulating discussions about books and literature. Check with the local library or senior center to see if they offer virtual book club access. Many of them do, and seniors love the chance to get to talk with other seniors about their favorite books.
Arts and Crafts Sessions
Engaging in arts and crafts projects, such as painting, knitting, or scrapbooking, can be both therapeutic and social. Seniors can join virtual crafting groups or share their creations with friends and family via social media.
Seniors who have companion care at home can do arts and crafts in person with their companion. Their companion can do errands or shop for supplies that they need so that your senior parent will have everything they need to try new hobbies and activities. Quilting, knitting, sewing, painting, drawing, and other arts and crafts are wonderful activities for seniors.
Online Games and Puzzles
Playing online games like chess, bridge, or word puzzles with friends or joining gaming communities can be a fun way to stay mentally active and socially connected. There are video games, online games, and puzzles of every kind that seniors can choose from so every senior will be able to find something that interests them.
Seniors with companion care at home can play board games and card games or do puzzles with their companion or online.
Cooking or Baking Clubs
Seniors can participate in virtual cooking or baking clubs where they share recipes, cook together via video calls, and enjoy discussing their culinary creations. Your senior parent may need a companion or home care provider to help them in the kitchen to make sure they are cooking and baking safely, but cooking and baking can be a lot of fun for seniors.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Companion Care at Home Services in Del Mar CA, please call the caring staff at Canaan Home Care today! 1-844-CANAAN-1 (1-844-226-2261)
Canaan Home Care – A Premier Provider of Senior Home Care in the La Jolla, Del Mar, San Diego, Rancho Santa Fe, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Tustin, and Manhattan Beach areas.
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