Staying active and socially connected has a direct impact on a person's health. It is particularly important that nursing home residents stay active and healthy. This is why quality nursing homes provide organized activities for their residents. These activities promote creativity, physical fitness and social bonding, helping residents live their golden years to their fullest.
Crafts
Keeping busy and actively engaged helps nursing home residents stay healthy longer. Craft programs help the residents do this by giving them a creative outlet and a sense of accomplishment. The Academy in Boulder offers classes in oil painting and ceramics. Classes such as these focus on the individual and help them grow and learn while entertaining the residents.
Exercise
Exercise is a key component in residents' health, helping them stay active longer. Horizon Bay in Lakewood has a program called ForeverFit for its residents. This program incorporates physical activities such as tai chi, strength training and aquatic workouts to help residents improve strength, stamina and flexibility. For residents that prefer outdoor activities, The Academy's hiking club may appeal to them.
Education
It is just as important to maintain your mental health, as it is to maintain your physical health. One way to do this is to always be a student looking for opportunities to learn. Horizon Bay has an educational lecture series that teaches residents about topics such as healthy living and social services available. The Academy has retired professors from the University of Colorado over for regular lectures. Since The Academy is near the University of Colorado, you can even enroll in classes.
Recreation
Just having fun keeps you healthy, as well. Relaxing and just enjoying life helps you to de-stress and stay young. Holly Heights in Denver offers recreational activities such as bingo, poker and shopping to help residents unwind and get out among other people. If you are a sports enthusiast, check out a football game at Colorado University while living at The Academy.
Theater
The theater not only provides entertainment, it also is a learning and cultural experience. It is a healthy activity for nursing home residents, getting them out of their rooms to enjoy live performances. If you crave theatrical entertainment to help you unwind and relax, The Academy offers several options such as attending the Boulder Dinner Theater, seeing performances at the University Theater or enjoying a show at Denver Performing Arts Center.
