The official first day of summer is Friday, June 20, 2025. This means the warmer temperatures are here for a while and so are the outdoor activities and get togethers! Here is a list of activities that seniors can enjoy.
- Garden
- Take an exercise class
- Go dancing
- Join a bowling club
- Take a walk
- Take a bicycle ride
- Take a swimming class
- Play with family members
- Cook outdoors
(National Institute on Aging, 2022)
For more information and ideas on activities for seniors visit our other blog Activities For Seniors by clicking here. These activities support healthy aging in older adults. Both exercising your body with physical exercise and mind with conversation or activity books could prolong the feeling of well-being. Research shows that older adults with active lifestyles are less likely to develop certain diseases like dementia, heart disease, stroke, and types of cancer. Activities like exercise can help you have a longer life span. Studies show that your oultlook on life, life satisfaction, happiness, and a sense of purpose are related to living longer. Being happier and less depressed help you live longer. Individuals who are more active also are able to remain flexible and cope with difficult situations. Research shows that individuals that are more active are able to improve their thinking abilities. (National Institute on Aging, 2022)
There are a few things we all need to avoid this summer. Being too hot for too long can lead to many illnesses like hyperthermia which is deadly, especially in older individuals. Avoid feelings of headache, nausea, dizziness, muscle spasms, and fatigue. Not enough water or shade can cause these symptoms of hyperthermia. A form of hyperthermia is heat stroke. This is where a person has a body temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit or more. Other symptoms to watch for are confusion, combativeness, bizarre behavior, faintness, staggering, strong rapid pulse, dry flushed skin, lack of sweating or coma, and dehydration. Too much sunshine can lead to skin cancer. The UV radiation or invisible rays that come from the sun is related to skin cancer. So always wear sun screen and protective clothing. (Harrison , 2017)
In conclusion there are many great moments to be had this summer with family and friends. Remember, with a caregiver things are safer. A caregiver can help all aspects of your daily activities this summer. Caregivers can help with meal prep, showering, dressing, traveling to a friends house, and light house keeping. To view the complete list of services click here. To view our care plan click here and take the first step to finding your perfect caregiver.
References:
- Harrison , W. (2017, July 11). Fun Summer Days. NIH News in Health. https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2010/06/fun-summer-days
- National Institute on Aging. “Participating in Activities You Enjoy as You Age.” National Institute on Aging, 28 Mar. 2022, www.nia.nih.gov/health/healthy-aging/participating-activities-you-enjoy-you-age.