07 Sep Indoor Activities Seniors Can Enjoy

There are number of indoor activities and games for every senior to enjoy! Many seniors may think of traditional card and board games, bingo or Mahjong, today’s seniors are more likely to join classes and volunteering their spare time to non-profit organization or taking up hobbies. Many senior centers in our community are adding game equipments – indoor or table shuffleboard, pool tables, playing active video games ( Nintendo Wii) in playing bowling, tennis, or dancing, and Ping-Pong tables. Many seniors embraced technology as a form of enjoyment, exercise, and companionship.

Ideal Indoor Games and Activities for Seniors

• Nostalgic board games
• Arts and crafts
• Scrapbooking
• Flower arranging
• Sewing
• Armchair travel
• Digital photography
• Dancing
• Learning to use a computer and internet

These games help seniors keep their minds active, keep the mind stimulated, and the mucles moving, helping to slow process of aging.

Source: Lovetoknow.com/Activitiesforseniors: based on Terry Hurley’s article