With fall being a beautiful time of year, complete with the colorful leaves, crisp air and pumpkin patches, there are plenty of activities people of all ages can enjoy.
Here are five autumn activities to enjoy:
Take a walk (or a drive) and look at the autumn colors.
Just getting out and enjoying the fresh, crisp air can do wonders for your body and your mind. Observing nature, even if you’re just looking at it through the open window of your car, can help refresh and renew.
Invite friends or family to go apple picking.
Autumn is the best time to pick apples. There are many varieties available, so there’s sure to be at least one that will suit your taste. Some apple picking farms even have rides around the orchard. So, if walking is difficult, you still can get out among the trees to pick apples. Most orchards will offer bags of apples, as well, so if picking isn’t your thing, grab a bag of fresh apples and take them home. If you’re feeling really motivated, invite a loved one to make some homemade applesauce or an apple pie together.
Enjoy crafts with leaves, pumpkins, gourds or acorns—whatever you can find.
Crafting isn’t just for kids. Crafting can be a fun and gratifying experience and can easily accommodate any difficulties with dexterity, depending on the project you select. You could press leaves, paint pumpkins, make a colorful leaf mobile from construction paper or collect acorns and dip them in paint. Gold, glittery acorns work great in Christmas decorations, as well. If it’s beautiful outside, take a sketchbook outdoors and draw or paint. The best thing about crafting is it’s only limited by our imaginations. Do whatever you like, and have fun.
Look for a community-sponsored planned activity.
Throughout the fall, and especially around Halloween, most communities have outdoor, fall-related activities available. Go for a hayride, take a horse-drawn carriage through the woods, walk a corn maze, or just go for a hike and enjoy the beautiful show nature puts on for you. Community fall festivals are also fun for people of all ages.
Bake.
Nothing says autumn like pumpkin spiced or apple everything. Baking also can be a great way to spend a day with family or friends. Make some cookies, have hot apple cider, and just enjoy each other’s company.
Whatever you do, enjoy yourself and embrace the cozy feel of the fall season. Spending time outside or inside, whether alone or with family and friends, can make you feel good. As the nights get longer and the days get shorter, we all can use some feel-good activities.
At Home Care Assistance Mesa, we understand the importance of mental engagement and social ties to reduce stress and create the best life for older adults. We work to help older adults maintain a mentally stimulating and socially enriched lifestyle.
Caregivers at Home Care Assistance are available for daily and hourly care to help support your healthy lifestyle and care for your loved one’s needs. Home Care Assistance offers different levels of expert care and embraces the belief that aging adults can age in place and remain independent longer, giving you and your family peace of mind.
Contact Amanda Butas, your Mesa client care manager, at (480) 699-4899 to see how our caregivers can help your loved one thrive. You also can visit us at our new office right next to Bed Bath and Beyond, on Power and McKellips roads, at 2031 N. Power Road, Suite 103.