4 PERFECT INDOOR ACTIVITIES ON A RAINY DAY
Seattle has earned the reputation for being a rainy place to live. The city receives an average of nearly 40 inches of precipitation each year, with most of the precipitation falling in the form of rain. However, 40 miles to the south, Olympia receives an average of more than 50 inches of rain per year. The disparity of rainfall measurements between Seattle and Olympia stems from the Cascade Mountains blocking some of the moisture that should develop over Seattle.
Nonetheless, Seattle experiences plenty of cloudy days when light rain and/or mist falls from the sky. The lack of sunlight can quickly generate a deficiency of vitamin D in the body, which can translate into a decline in mood. At our assisted living facility in Everett, Washington, we emphasize the importance of participating in indoor activities to combat the mental health issues that often arise due to rainy Seattle days.
Here are four perfect indoor activities on a rainy day in Seattle.
Board Games
It is not just a lack of sunlight that diminishes mood. Lack of interaction with other people also can trigger mental health issues caused by extended periods of isolation. From several games of checkers to a marathon session of Monopoly, playing board games quickly wipes away the often loneliness associated with living an isolated lifestyle. At MorningStar at Silver Lake, we offer several common areas where residents meet to play board games.
Solve Puzzles
Mental stimulation also is important to fend off the blues triggered by a rainy day in Seattle. Solving puzzles keeps the mind active, which many scientific-based studies have demonstrated to be an effective strategy to prevent the development of memory loss. Whether you work on a crossroad puzzle or a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle, the brain gets the active workout it needs to maintain strong memory skills.
Dive Into a Good Book
Scientific-based research studies have shown that rain has a calming effect on people. Think about the commercials run on television and online platforms that feature an app playing the soothing sounds of rain falling. Paired with reading a good book, a rainy day at our senior living facility in Silver Lake represents the perfect strategy for lowering blood pressure levels. Seniors who read on a regular basis can increase their lifespans by reducing harmful stress.
Welcome Visitors
Getting together with close friends and family members is not something seniors should lose once they move into an assisted living facility. In fact, welcoming visitors to their new home should be a vital element of any social calendar, especially on days in Seattle when it rains or clouds cast gloom over the city. MorningStar at Silver Lake encourages our residents to welcome visitors to turn a rainy Seattle day into a bright event.
MorningStar at Silver Lake Makes It Easy to Take Rainy Days in Seattle
At our assisted facility in Silver Lake, WA, one of our most important priorities is to ensure residents remain physically healthy and mentally upbeat. We pay special attention to keeping our residents active on rainy Seattle days or when a stalled weather front delivers several consecutive days of cloudy conditions. In addition to staying mentally active by stimulating the brain by yourself or with a small group of friends, MorningStar at Silver Lake also organizes large group social events such as bingo and trivia nights.
Learn more about MorningStar at Silver Lake by scheduling a tour today.