When you are looking for an assisted living facility for your loved one, one of the most important things that you should look for is the kinds of activities that the facility provides to its residents. It is not good for your loved one to just sit in their room all day without trying new things and meeting new people. This will just make them feel depressed, leave them feeling sick more often, and it is not good for their overall health.

Most assisted living facilities will offer a wide variety of activities each week for their residents to enjoy. This is because it is believed that keeping your elderly loved one active will help them to maintain their health and their independence. Some of the activities that may be provided to your elderly loved one include outings, life skills, and conversation and cooking.

Assisted Living in Shavano Park, TXOutings

The first type of activity that your loved one may be able to enjoy are outings. These do not need to be really extravagant or take a lot of time and planning. Something as simple as running to the library to listen to a lecture or having a cup of coffee can be enough to give your loved one some fresh air and the energy they need to feel better.

You can even help out with this activity. If the weather has been bad and the assisted living facility has not been able to plan any outings for the residents, you can take your loved one out on your own. If you live nearby you can just have them spend the afternoon at your home or take them out for a meal every once in a while.

Life Skills

Teaching your elderly loved one some new life skills is a great way to help them have better self-esteem because they will feel like they are contributing. Some of the things that they may be able to do include sorting out the laundry, cleaning up their apartments, feeding their animals, and even doing some gardening if they like. The point of these activities is to get your loved one up and moving by doing something that is useful and meaningful so they do not feel like they are not contributing to those around them.

Conversation and Cooking

Many people enjoy the opportunity to meet up with others for some good cooking and conversation. There are some assisted living facilities that will host cooking classes for their residents. The recipes used will be really simple to learn and the residents will not have to worry about long lists or complicated procedures. Some of the foods that they may make include desserts, cookies, and even fruit salads. Either before, during, or after the cooking process, the residents will be given a topic to discuss in regards to food that will get everyone talking. It does not really matter if they stay on the topic that is just to help them get started so that no one is sitting around being silent or excluded.

For more information about Pipestone Place Assisted Living in Shavano Park, TX or to take a tour, call today (210) 718-0211.

Samuel Vesa
Samuel Vesa
Owner at Pipestone Place Assisted Living
I enjoy working, but when I’m not working, I love spending time with my family and the coolest kid, my son.We visit the zoo and ride the train often. We play games and just have fabulous fun.I enjoy reading every chance I get.My favorite pie is pumpkin pie.
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