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Best online activities for seniors to enjoy

A wide web of possibilities, just within your reach

By Connor K. FletcherPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
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The life of a senior citizen is difficult. They are often required to give up on their dreams, hobbies, and interests in order to focus solely on the needs of their health. Exercise can help them feel more empowered by helping with mood and sleep disorders as well as providing protection against various diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, heart disease among other things! There are a myriad of services all over the States offering activities for seniors that they will love, without having to leave home while still being able to offer themselves some much needed relief from everyday living's stresses.

Anyone who keeps learning stays young tells an old saying. And we believe that seniority is no excuse to stop learning and leading an active life! Getting to know active senior communities and sharing our experiences in care and life together can also be a wonderful way of building networks of trust and friendship.

That's why we are proud to present this list of activities for seniors covering everything from health habits as well as the amazing virtual visit onboard a historic U.S battleship!

Healthy Eating On A Budget: Maintaining A Healthy Appetite

Did you know that a colorful plate can help you lead a healthy and varied diet? For seniors struggling with maintaining healthy eating habits or just curious people who may be looking to learn how. With so many foods to choose from, eating a healthy and varied diet can seem daunting. Fortunately, new technology is making it easier than ever before for people of all ages to eat well without breaking the bank! Whether you're looking for some general tips about how your body changes as we age or need help figuring out what's most important in achieving good nutrition on a budget - webinars are an excellent starting point that any curious person should explore.

I Have Had My Covid Vaccine, Now What?

For most of us, COVID-19 turned our lives upside down and forced us to find shelter and relief among our closest relatives or friends. Now that vaccines are widely available and people are beginning to return to kind-of-normal routines for the first time in years, it might seem like we can let a little bit more than just one guard down. Despite the COVID shot, there are still precautions you need to take. You should continue wearing your mask when outdoors and avoid air exchanges with people who have been exposed or recovering from a case of influenza for at least 48 hours after their symptoms subside. If possible, postpone visiting grandchildren under 6 months old until they’ve had an effective vaccine dose themselves (6-12 months). Senior activities that can be enjoyed safely include: taking walks in safe neighborhoods; gardening; cooking healthy meals while watching TV shows!

Battleship IOWA Virtual Sessions

The Battleship USS Iowa Museum is a place of honor and pride. The museum's main attraction, the USS Iowa (BB-61), was commissioned in 1943 and served during World War II, Korea, and Cold War patrols before earning 11 battle stars throughout her career. In 2012 this historic warship hosted three U.S Presidents followed by being berthed at the Port of Los Angeles for visitors to tour its expansive decks where there are still many wartime artifacts on display from duty stations around the world that were left behind or never removed after service ended with respect given to those who risked their lives defending freedom. The USS Iowa will take you on a one-of-a-kind experience by giving an in-depth tour of the engines and boilers, behind closed doors with Dave Way. The best part is that these tours are interactive so it’s not like watching a postcard! If you want to learn more about Naval history this may be for you.

Televëda

Televëda offers a unique online streaming service that is focused on senior health and education. The platform provides active seniors with the opportunity to engage in all kinds of activities from their own homes, no matter where they live or how old they are. Carefully curated content for older adults includes everything from cooking demonstrations to movie nights; it's like Netflix but exclusively catering to our golden years! In addition to the website being easy to navigate, classes are accessible for people with different mobility levels, visual and cognitive capabilities. Users can choose from a selection of weekly sessions that fit their interests.

Don't worry if you couldn't find anything that grabbed your attention in our list of providers; this is just a glimpse, as there are plenty more options for seniors and alike on the internet.

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Connor K. Fletcher

Family comes first, as they say. Building healthy relatioships with those we live with is a life-long lesson we all learn.

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