March is National Craft Month and a perfect time for your senior to let her creativity flow and work on some fun projects in the home while the blustery, rainy, and sometimes still snowy weather, makes going outside a little tougher to enjoy as she waits for nicer days ahead. Her home care provider can help her create a list of supplies and make sure she’s all stocked up when she’s ready to begin.
How Crafting is Beneficial for Seniors
Crafting is not only about creating some great works of art, but it has a ton of mental and emotional health benefits as well.
For your senior, a day spent crafting can provide these benefits:
Reduced stress. If your elderly loved one is stressed, spending time focusing on a craft project can take her out of her head and away from her worries for a bit. It doesn’t solve the problem, but it can help her escape for a bit and sometimes, that can allow the mind to approach her concerns with a fresh perspective later.
Emotional outlet. For those who struggle to express emotions like sadness or anger, crafting can help them find a safe place to express those emotions. It can be a helpful activity to those grieving a lost loved one by allowing them to create something that reflects their grief.
Cognitive workout. Crafting requires a person to plan out what they are going to do, get the needed items to create their piece of work, and then focus on each step of the process, actively engaging the brain in the process. It’s a great exercise for the brain that is also fun.
Social interactions. While crafting can be done alone, it is also a great activity to do alongside someone like a family member or a visiting home care provider. For those individuals who struggle with connecting with others, it can be an easy way to spend time with someone and connect through art.
Five Craft Projects to Try this March With Your Senior
Crafts come in all shapes, sizes, and commitments. Some can be done quickly while a home care provider is making her regular visit while others may require a place to stay while your loved one comes back to it again and again to work on. Talk to your loved one about what kind of crafts she likes to do and start from there as you plan out March’s craft project.
Here are some fun craft ideas to consider:
Card making. Everyone likes sending cards to friends and family, so why not add a special touch to the next “Thinking of You” card and have it be homemade?
Bookmarks. Another fun and easy project, any flat paper can become a bookmark. Let your loved one draw, paint, or even decoupage images on her bookmarks to be given away.
Decorate some planters. Get ready for spring by decorating some terra cotta planters with paint, glitter, and stickers.
Watercolor paintings. Watercolors are wonderful for seniors because they don’t require fine line work and allow even those without strong fine motor skills to create beautiful pieces of art.
Create art for this spring’s garden. Paint rocks to decorate the garden, create a flag to fly in the garden or decorate birdhouses. All can get your loved one excited for nicer days ahead.
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