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End of Summer Fun, with an Elder Care Twist

Once again, the seasons have changed, and it is now the beautiful season of summer. This is the time of year when seniors can participate in various activities. At the end of summer, during late August and early September, you will start noticing a drop in the temperature that may allow your senior loved one to feel more comfortable doing activities outside.

Outside time is at an all-time high this year since the days are still long, but the weather isn’t oppressive. You’ll be able to choose from a greater selection of activities if the weather is mild. But what does it mean for an activity to be senior-friendly? Here are a few suggestions from elder care professionals to help you choose the most enjoyable, safest, and most memorable way to say goodbye to summer.

If your senior loved one is determined to go outside the last few months of summer, ensure they have a way to get help. This may be in elder care or a medical device that helps monitor them. Although, in later August, the temperature drops, a senior is still at risk of certain things. Elder care is a great way to ensure a senior is aging in place with the right amount of supervision, but it can also be beneficial to have someone go on outings with your loved one. Here are some ways you can spend the end of summer with your elderly parents.

Fruit Picking Will Start
The peach season ends in the late summer and is replaced by the apple season. Spending more time outdoors in the fall and winter is safer because of the lower temperatures. Find out what kinds of fruit grow in your region, learn about appropriate social distance, and then set out for a few hours of fruit-picking fun. This is an excellent way for the family to enjoy the summer and the best way to get fresh fruits to snack on for the week. This can be a leisurely experience or something a bit more fast-paced. It all depends on your senior.

Read Outside in the Shade
We often discourage people from reading outdoors during the year’s hottest months. As a result of the high temperatures and the sun’s direct rays, the experience might be uncomfortable. As a result, it is possible to spend long periods in the shade without overheating in August. Set up camp beneath a tree in your favorite park with a book, a blanket, and some snacks.

Take Your Mom to a Drive-in Theater
Movie theaters all around the nation are devising new methods for bringing blockbuster films to their communities. Because of this, many cinemas have converted their parking lots into drive-ins. Movie theaters have also started showing older films, appealing to people’s fond memories of going to the movies at the drive-in. Maybe there’s a movie showing right now that you’d want to watch!

It’s time to do all of your summer activities before the summer is up. This is a great chance to get out and do something with your elderly loved one.