7 Indoor Activities Seniors Can Do in the Winter Months

Spending more time inside during the winter months can make seniors (and anyone) feel restless. However, these seven indoor activities can help seniors pass their time, foster connections with others, and improve their quality of life. Partnering with a Visiting Angels SE-OKC caregiver can also enable seniors to maximize their time inside until the weather starts to improve.

Staying Active and Engaged Indoors

Staying indoors doesn’t have to mean being bored or feeling isolated. With a bit of creativity and planning, indoor activities can be an opportunity for exploring new passions, revisiting old hobbies, and connecting with loved ones. Additionally, activities tailored to seniors’ needs can keep them mentally engaged, physically active, and emotionally uplifted during winter months.

1. Reading

The local library is a great place to check out books in a wide range of genres, from historical fiction and mystery to fantasy. Many libraries showcase the newest releases but also staff picks that can help you find your next great read. If you prefer to hear the books read aloud to you, you can also check out audiobooks to listen to as you complete other tasks. Find your nearest library to explore today!

2. Exercise

Working out indoors may not necessarily be as rewarding as exercising outside during the warmer months of the year, but it is an option that helps maintain a routine. Seniors can use several objects in their home to exercise indoors, from chairs for chair yoga to open space for tai chi.

3. Cooking

Learning a new recipe can help seniors flex their cooking skills and delight their taste buds. Share these moments with friends and family to make the moment even more rewarding.

4. Watch Movies

Reading a book can help seniors visit different worlds and explore what it means to be someone else, but so can a movie. Create a winter movie list to pick from—and throw in a few about tropical locations for good measure.

5. Learn a New Language

Instead of letting your brain rest for the winter, challenge it by learning a new language. Seniors can choose from many apps and programs that support this endeavor, and it’s always fun to try out your new language skills with friends and family.

6. Record Videos

Recording videos can help seniors document their lives, whether they teach someone something, share their life experiences, or try new things. Seniors can post these videos to social media or simply share them with loved ones.

7. Window Swap

What would you do if you could see the world through someone else’s window? That’s the idea behind Window Swap, a website that lets you view the world one window at a time. Creative seniors can also use these views to inspire poems, short stories, or even novels.

Visiting Angels SE-OKC: Encouraging Seniors in Every Season

As the seasons change, adapting to different weather can feel jarring for some seniors. However, Visiting Angels of SE-OKC caregivers work with seniors throughout the year to improve their quality of life. We also maintain a blog that offers advice and tips to seniors for many of the struggles they face; here are some of our most recent posts:

If you’d like to learn more about our senior home care services, contact us to schedule a free consultation. Our care staff are happy to discuss your aging loved one’s needs, answer any questions you may have, and craft a personalized care plan that will keep them engaged and safe all year long!

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