Waterloo elder home care professionals believe continuing to exercise, learn new things, and socialize in the golden years is instrumental in maintaining optimum health. In Waterloo, ON, there are a multitude of classes and activities that are perfect for people over 65. Your senior loved one may find these 4 suggestions offer fun and rewarding experiences.
1. Swimming at the Memorial Recreation Complex
The Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex at 101 Father David Bauer Drive offers a daily adult swimming class from 6:30pm to 7:15pm. In this class, your loved one can learn how to work on proper breathing techniques, front and back floats, flutter kicks, and other swimming skills. Swimming can increase your loved one’s strength and help him or her look and feel healthier.
2. Golfing with the 55+ Golf League
Every Wednesday morning at select GolfNorth courses, the Waterloo Seniors Golf Club offers golf games for seniors 55 and over. Your loved one can learn valuable golfing tips, and registration makes him or her eligible to buy a GolfNorth Player’s Card, which offers a discount on non-league days. Golfing is a great low-impact exercise that can get your loved one’s blood pumping and increase his or her concentration skills.
3. Playing Cards at the Adult Recreation Centre
The Adult Recreation Centre at 185 King Street South runs a year-round card game social for seniors 55 and over. On Thursdays from 1:30pm to 4:30pm, your loved one can learn how to play card games like bridge and enjoy coffee while meeting new friends. Socializing can help reduce stress and increase emotional wellbeing, and playing cards can keep your loved one’s brain stimulated.
4. Exercising at Innovative Wellness
On Fridays from 12:30pm to 1:30pm, Innovative Wellness offers a fitness class taught by a Bone Fit-trained instructor. Seniors of all fitness levels and those living with bone diseases can perform Bone Fit-approved exercises and learn ways to make accomplishing daily activities easier. Each class also focuses on fall prevention.
If your loved one needs transportation or a companion to accompany him or her to classes and activities such as these, reach out to Home Care Assistance, a leading provider of senior care in KW. All of our caregivers are trained in our proprietary Balanced Care Method, which encourages seniors to exercise regularly, get plenty of social and mental stimulation, and focus on other lifestyle factors that promote longevity. For more information on the respite and 24-hour care Waterloo, ON, seniors trust, call one of our qualified Care Managers at (519) 954-2111 to request a free in-home consultation.