With summer coming to a close and fall beginning its time to start looking for new ways to keep seniors busy. Since staying active in mind and body is essential for everyday health and well-being. A good place to begin looking for ideas to keep the elderly busy is within the local event calendars. There are always new things going on around the local community. Festivals, theater shows, performances, and so on.

All it takes is a little planning to give a loved one something to look forward to. However, you don’t have to wait for an event. There should be organizations for seniors as well as a variety of clubs and senior-specific activities. People enjoy feeling like they can contribute to their community.

Cooler weather can make it harder to stay physically active but rain or shine, remaining active is important throughout your entire life. Finding senior friendly exercises isn’t challenging. Even seniors with mobility issues can find less strenuous armchair exercises. When it comes to staying mentally active, which is equally important, it can be as simple as doing a puzzle, playing a board game, or even a card game. These are just some of the ideas that you can use to keep your elderly busy during the cold months.