Spring is a time of new life, temperate weather, and wonderful opportunities for fun activities for those in assisted living in Everett. Winter can be a time when seasonal depression can have a huge impact on seniors. This makes springtime activities even more exciting for the elderly. Here, you’ll find three spring fun ideas for seniors that you can use to get rid of the wintertime blues, and enjoy the new season!

Bird Feeding/Watching

Whether your senior loved ones are very mobile or not, bird feeding and bird watching are both enjoyable and easy springtime activities. A perfect way to make a DIY birdfeeder is to spread peanut butter over some pinecones, then sprinkle with wild bird seeds. Then, you can hang them all around the community for everyone to enjoy. If DIY birdfeeders will not work for everyone, you can always simply purchase some ready-made feeders that can be placed throughout the community as well. Either way, your senior loved ones will have a wonderful time watching and maybe even learning to identify all the local birds. Those living in senior housing in Everett, WA will be sure to fall in love with this activity.

Photography

Photography is a very interesting activity that just about anyone can enjoy. Whether your senior loved ones have a real camera, a phone camera, or a disposable camera, taking photos of all the new growth of springtime can be a very rewarding hobby. You can even turn it into a scavenger hunt, where you all work together to take as many photos as you can off of a premade list. Then, everyone gets together to share all the photos they took. Not only is this a great way to be active, it also allows seniors to unlock their creativity by finding new perspectives on things they see every day.

Picnics

Picnics are another amazing springtime activity that gets everyone outside, spending time together, and making wonderful memories with each other. It can also be the perfect way for families to share recipes with each other. Picnics are also the perfect opportunity to incorporate some outdoor games like horseshoes, cornhole, lawn darts, and more. Having a picnic outside in the springtime is a perfect way to enjoy all the beauty of the outdoors, and welcome the new season.

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