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When it's time to make the decision about whether or not your loved one should move to a senior assisted living facility, many people worry that their family member will not have a good time residing in a group home. It's easy to assume that these communities are boring and depressing, offering very little stimulation or activities for their members. This couldn't be further from the truth! Senior assisted living facilities offer more activities than ever before, catering to different levels of physical and mental abilities. Here are some of the most interesting programs offered by homes throughout the country. Book Clubs Reading is a great pastime for people of all ages. Book clubs offer elderly residents a chance to get together with others and participate in engaging conversations. Keeping up with the book of the month keeps seniors' brains active and offers them the opportunity to stay current with the most-talked about books. Many of these clubs also offer refreshments to make the atmosphere feel like a party. Zumba Gold For residents that are still physically active, Zumba Gold is a great form of exercise. This class is based on the popular, high-energy, Latin-inspired Zumba dance classes, but designed with older participants in mind. This is a great way for residents to get moving while also having a great time. Pottery Pottery is a fun activity that combines both entertainment and exercise for residents in senior assisted living facilities. Shaping and working with clay provides exercise for the hands while also offering a stimulating sensory experience. Learning new skills at any age helps keep the brain healthy. Even more, working with clay means that residents can potentially create unique, handmade pieces to give as gifts to their family and friends. Scrapbooking Scrapbooking is a great way to open up a dialog among residents and create beautiful keepsakes. It's also a great opportunity to organize treasures that residents may have been holding on to for years. Community members can enjoy a stroll down memory lane as they create their scrapbooks, sharing memories with their peers and learning about each other as they create. Memoir Writing By the time residents enter a senior assisted living facility, they've accumulated a lifetime of interesting experiences and stories. Now's the time to get them on paper! Writing a memoir is not only a rewarding experience, but also one that helps preserve important parts of history and family memories that may otherwise be forgotten. Many homes have writing communities that offer tips for writing memoirs, poetry, and other forms of prose. With offerings like these, you can rest assured that your loved one won't be bored in their new home. Who knows? The next time you see them, they just may be able to teach you a thing or two. When considering senior assited living, Daphne residents visit Alliance Senior Services. Learn more about them at http://www.allianceseniorservices.com/services.php.
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