Fall is a beautiful time of year across the country. The leaves change, nights are pleasantly cool, and there are lots of fun new things to see, do, and taste to celebrate the bounty of the season. Here are a few ideas for your senior loved one and their companion care at home provider to enjoy this Fall.
Enjoying Seasonal Changes Lifts Spirits
While your loved one may not be able to stroll through a corn maze or go on a nice fall walk due to mobility issues, getting her out to see and enjoy the changes of the season is important. Connecting with the world around them and celebrating similarly helps your loved one stay connected and feel like a part of the community. Whether it’s bringing the autumn vibes inside to her, or making limited excursions out to enjoy the fall beauty, there’s still plenty your loved one can do to celebrate the season and have her spirits lifted.
Outdoor Fall Events for Those with Limited Mobility
- Go on a fall drive. Nothing says fall like the changing leaves. Fall is a wonderful time to do a bit of research in your area for the best fall colors, and then head out for a drive to enjoy them. Don’t forget to go through a drive-thru to pick up everyone’s favorite fall drinks packed with delicious fall flavors.
- Visit a fall market. Many festivals are wheelchair accessible so if you’re loved one is up for it, head out to a local fall market to pick up the bountiful foods and crafts of the season.
- Hop aboard a fall cruise. If you live near a lake or river, there might be fall tours that are accessible for those who are non-ambulatory. Call ahead of time to see if they can accommodate your loved one and then enjoy a nice night on the water soaking up all of the fall colors and weather.
- Go see a scary movie. Does your loved one enjoy scary movies? Just about every fall, a new scary movie or two is released. Movies are great ways to get out and can easily accommodate just about all levels of mobility.
Celebrate at Home with Companion Care at Home
If leaving the home is difficult, there are plenty of ways to bring fall inside the home. Your companion care at home provider can help your loved one celebrate the season in a plethora of ways that’ll brighten her day and keep her in the best spirits.
- Paint pumpkins. Bring some pumpkins home, set a tarp on the table, grab the paints, and let your loved one’s inner artist come out to play! Painting is a lot less physically taxing than carving and your loved one can create a masterpiece on her own.
- Put out all of the fall decorations. Your loved one’s companion care at home provider can help her get her home all ready for fall – whether she wants to go spooky or cutesy.
- Bake some fall favorites. It’s a great time of year to bring out those fall flavors in baked goods. A companion care at home provider can assist your loved one in baking pumpkin bars, apple pies, and any other favorite fall treats.
- Refresh the wardrobe. Now is the season to put away those summer clothes and get out the comfy clothes of fall in those rich autumn colors.
Fall is for everyone. Make sure your loved one gets plenty of opportunities to welcome the season.
If you or an aging loved one is considering companion care at home in Castle Rock, CO, please contact the caring staff at SYNERGY Home Care of Parker. 303-953-9924
