Activities to Try with Your Elderly Loved Ones in 2025

It can be challenging to find ways to keep your elderly loved ones active. It can be even harder to find ways they enjoy.

That being said, there are many benefits to staying active for older adults. For example, it lowers the risk of heart disease, improves balance and coordination, and reduces the risk of developing dementia, to name a few.

Since being active is essential for seniors, we’d like to start 2025 by recommending a handful of local activities that are perfect for older adults.

Caregivers Can Help

A Griswold Caregiver can accompany your loved ones through all these activities. Whether it’s the Caregiver taking your loved one to a local senior center for recreation. Or it’s you, your loved one, and one of our Caregivers all going somewhere together, it’s important your loved one feels supported and safe. Through our Companionship Care, our Caregivers will happily support your loved one through the day. 

Activities

SilverSneakers Fitness Program – The City of Alexandria Department of Recreation Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA) is partnering to provide complimentary memberships to eligible City residents to the nationally recognized SilverSneakers® program. The program helps older adults take greater control of their health through a variety of fitness offerings.

Successful Aging Committee Events – SAC events throughout the year include Dance for All Ages, Senior Health & Fitness Fair, and a Holiday Luncheon.

Healthy Lifestyles Senior Expo – This Expo will offer something for both active seniors and senior caregivers. With the intent to help educate them on community resources, programs, nutrition, and service providers.

The Northern Virginia Senior Olympics – The NVSO promotes health, fitness, and psychological well-being for senior adults. They do so by providing opportunities for participation, competition, self-improvement, and fellowship. All through various athletic and recreational events.

Senior Centers offering Programming and Events – The Division of Aging & Adult Services also provides meals and recreation at the following senior centers:

• St. martin de Porres Senior Center
• Adult Day Health Care Center
• Charles Houston Senior Center

Griswold Cares

While it may be difficult to find activities your loved one will enjoy, we hope that this guide has provided some fun options for you to consider. While we only highlighted a few, there is plenty to do in Alexandria and the surrounding areas that were not included in this blog.

Furthermore, if you notice your loved one may not be as sharp and active as they used to be, it might be time to consider in-home care. Our Caregivers can provide you with peace of mind while allowing your loved one to age in their own home. Give us a call today, we’d be happy to create a personalized care plan that fits your needs.