HOW TO STAY BUSY ON A SNOWY DAY
If you have heard the phrase, “If you aren’t happy with the weather, just wait a few minutes for it to change,” the first place you probably think of that matches the meaning of the phrase is the city of Denver, Colorado. Because of the topography of the area combined with Denver’s location, the weather often changes without giving any advanced notice. This is especially true during winter, when a seemingly calm winter day can change on a dime to unleash a raging snowstorm.
Snow evokes many emotions, from stirring the adventurous in us for a ski day to relaxing in front of a roaring fire to riding out a snowy weather event. At our senior living center in Denver Colorado, we help residents learn how to stay busy on a snowy day.
Join an Online Book Club
Before the Internet, reading on a snowy day involved picking out a book and reading in quiet solitude. An Internet connection changes how you read on a snowy day by getting you in touch with other avid readers located around the world. Joining an online book club not only introduces you to exciting new books, but also allows you to interact with other people that you would otherwise never get to meet.
Call Friends and Family Members
When you feel lonely and isolated, such as what can happen during a classic Colorado snowstorm, the antidote for your feelings is getting out your phone and connecting with close friends and family members. The Internet once again acts as the conduit that allows you to interact with other people. Schedule a time for everyone to join a video call to enhance your communication by seeing smiles and hearing laughter.
Be Active
Staying active is the most effective way to beat the doldrums that develop due to a snowstorm. At our assisted living facility in Denver, CO, we offer residents access to a world-class fitness center to help them burn off calories during a snowy day. However, physical activity is not the only type of activity you should engage in to maintain robust health. Staying active mentally also is important, which you can achieve by playing games like chess or completing crossword puzzles with the help of other residents.
Listen to a Podcast
The Internet saves the day one more time by giving you a way to listen to a podcast. Podcasts have morphed into one of, if not the most popular forms of communication due to the low costs associated with producing each show. As the new alternative to talk radio shows, podcasts can help you learn a new skill or discover something that you never knew existed. Spotify, Pandora, and Apple Podcasts represent three of the most popular podcast mediums.
Organize Your Life
You have planned to do it many times, but something always has come up to divert your attention. We are talking about organizing your life by starting in your apartment at our assisted living facility in Denver. A snowy day represents the ideal day to declutter your life, while at the same time giving your apartment a thorough makeover. Make sure to lift what you can handle to avoid sustaining a back injury.As one of the most popular retirement communities in Denver, Colorado, MorningStar at Observatory Park offers residents a wide variety of ways to stay busy on a snowy day. Find out more by scheduling a tour today of our senior living center in Denver.