Humans are social animals, but socializing does more than make us feel good. Harvard Health suggests that cognition and longevity improve during social activities as well.
With that in mind, many seniors worry about the options at their senior living community in Shelbyville, IN. They assume it'll just be card games and bingo night on repeat. On the contrary, there are a plethora of engaging assisted living activities of all types.
The list is too big to put here. We're talking about things like:
From senior recreational activities to thought-provoking ones, there's something for everyone. Let's look at just a few.
Nothing takes us back to our youth more than summer days when school was out. Beach volleyball is the next best thing. There might not be any sand or ocean waves, but it's not any less fun.
Beach volleyball is one of those assisted living activities that gets seniors up and moving. They'll need to think fast and coordinate well with their team. A game can quickly get tense and exciting, making for entertainment whether they're playing or watching from the sidelines.
Beach volleyball takes place in the TV area at 11 AM on Tuesdays. They'll enjoy a chance to take their shoes off and perfect their serve.
One challenge for seniors is adapting emotionally to a new living situation. It can feel like they left behind comforting routines. Thankfully, their new community has many excellent elderly enrichment activities, like Bible study.
For those who practice, studying the Bible does a lot more than just setting them right with God. Studies have shown it has benefits for:
Plus, it can be an excellent group activity. Studying together, seniors can gain insights they might not have when alone.
In addition to our many wonderful amenities, there are Walker Place services for people of all faiths. Find Bible Study on Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 in the Conference Room.
Senior living programs excel at giving seniors some much-needed R&R. And what better activity than some self-care for the ladies? Beauty shops and manicures are a fun substitute for a spa day.
Being able to get makeup, hair, and nails done is more than just a fun girls-only activity. Activities such as these contribute to a senior's sense of self-esteem. It doesn't matter how old you are, everyone loves to look groomed and beautiful.
Find Beauty Shop and Manicures every Thursday morning at 9 and 10 AM respectively. If you want the full makeover, then stick around for both.
There's nothing quite like the silver screen experience. Sitting down in a comfy chair with the lights low, and some salty popcorn to keep you company. Seniors can enjoy this classic American experience during the weekly movie and popcorn afternoon.
It's an excellent choice for them to see old classics from their adolescence. Otherwise, it's a chance to try something new. Your senior may just discover their new favorite film when it runs on movie afternoon.
Movie & Popcorn is a weekly event each Saturday in the Movie Area. Come by at 1:30 PM, the popcorn is on us.
A classic for seniors is arts and crafts. After all, age is no barrier to creativity. Some of the greatest artists in history were crafting masterpieces in their twilight years, like Cormac McCarthy.
To cater to artists of all stripes, there are two events here: creative crafting and artistic expression. So have your beloved senior drop by creative crafting to make arts and crafts to decorate their room. Or let them join us at artistic expression to, well, express that artist inside them.
Creative crafting is every Tuesday at 1 PM in the Activity Room at your assisted living community in Shelbyville, IN. Find artistic expression on Fridays at the same time, same place.
Chances are, your senior lived during the golden age of music. Modern pop songs just don't compare to the sorts of classics they were enjoying fresh off the radio. Some of these earworms are impossible to forget, making it fun to identify them in Name That Tune.
The game is exactly what it sounds like: we play a random tune, and then there's a rush to name it. It's both a nostalgic and exciting activity for seniors. See which community member is the true pop culture genius.
Find Name That Tune in the TV Area on Thursdays at your assisted living in Shelbyville, IN. It's usually the first and last Thursday of the month at 3:30 PM.
Sometimes, you don't need a strict structure for a good social activity. Sometimes you just need good food and good conversation. The ice cream social ticks both of those boxes.
There's not much else to say about this one. Seniors who enjoy a nice cold treat (something most are amenable to) while getting in a nice, long chat.
The ice cream social takes place every other Friday in the Dining Room at 2 PM. Bring conversation, and we'll bring the ice cream.
Elderly enrichment activities are at their best when they challenge the mind. We could all use something to make us think outside the box, and that's what Brain Teasers is for. Seniors get a chance to work that gray matter muscle and solve satisfying teaser puzzles.
Brain teasers take place every other Saturday at 10:30 AM. Show up sharp and ready to test your mind.
Assisted living activities are the bedrock of a healthy senior community. Seniors can take part in on-their-feet activities like beach volleyball, or sit down for the ice cream social. They'll enjoy some nostalgia with Movie Night and Name That Tune, or nourish their souls with Bible Study.
Walker Place Assisted Living in Shelbyville, IN, is a quaint community for seniors who want to feel at home. Our robust catalog of social activities gives them endless entertainment at all hours. Come schedule a tour and see some of them for yourself.