Entertainment and Fun Stuff
Did you know that more than 60 percent of adults ages 65 and older own a smartphone? If you're one of those smartphone owners, you probably use mobile apps every single day.1 Whether you're video chatting with the grandkids, playing games with your friends, checking Facebook, or getting directions to dinner, a mobile app made it possible.
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Regardless of your age, interests, or abilities, you can enjoy entertainment that will make you laugh, lose track of time, or feel like a silly kid at heart. And many activities cost little or no money. According to one study, four of the five main activities that older people most often report as their favorite are very active in nature. These include walking and jogging, gardening and yard work, playing sports and other physical activities. But fun takes many forms.
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Walking is good for you and good for the community. It is a fun way to spend an afternoon.
Remember the God Father movie scene where Marlen Brando as the God Father spends his relaxing hours tending his plants.
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Assisted living no longer means retiring to a rocking chair to watch TV and occasionally play bingo. Today’s seniors demand adventure, plenty of stimulation, and a chance to learn something new. Indeed, most assisted living residents find that they have many more opportunities for engagement than they ever had at home. Check out these great options, which you may find at your local senior living community.