Elderly Recreational Activities

Elderly men and women often need recreational activities to stay in good physical and mental health. There are recreational activities available to elderly men and women to suit almost any interest. Before starting any physical recreation, elderly men and women should see a doctor to determine how much activity is appropriate.

Volunteer Recreations

• Older persons who are in good physical and mental health can volunteer at hospitals, animal shelters or organizations. These type of volunteer activities not only make a difference in the lives of others, but also give an elderly individual a sense of purpose.

Old Favorites

• Elderly can work on their favorite recreations to stay active and healthy. Old favorites might include interests such as gardening or fishing, or it might include games like bingo, cards or crossword puzzles. Reading, singing and cooking might even fall in the category of old favorites. For elderly men and women who have physical challenges preventing the old favorites, bringing it into their space can help as well. For example, bring in a potted plant so they can get to the plant and garden without going outside and working too much.

Community Center Recreations

• Community centers offer recreational activities for all ages, including the elderly. Recreations for older groups might include swimming recreations or sports geared to healthy older adults. Usually, community center recreations are sports or fitness, but games like chess, cards or bingo might sometimes be available as well.

Outdoor Recreation

• The child of an elderly parent might take his parent out for a day of fishing, an outdoor sport such as golf, hiking or even hunting, depending on his outdoor activities. Any healthy elderly person is able to enjoy her outdoor recreations with children. For those with physical disabilities, recreations like fishing are ideal, as it allows him to enjoy the outdoors while sitting still.