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There are different types of arts and crafts hobbies that seniors in assisted living keep busy with
each day across the country. Although some projects and hobbies are more popular than others,
seniors have their pick when it comes to picking one or more arts and crafts projects to keep
busy with each day. What seniors like most about arts and crafts projects is with these types of
projects they always have something to work on all the time.
“Whether a senior enjoys working on arts and crafts on their own or as part of a group, there are
many different arts and crafts projects for everyone to work on”, says Steve Miller a frequent
contributor for Assisted Living Today in MD a website dedicated to helping families find senior
care. In fact, even seniors with limited mobility or dexterity can have their pick when it comes to
finding the perfect arts and crafts projects to work on alone or as part of a group.
Needlepoint is a Great Option For Seniors
One popular craft that seniors in assisted living facilities like the most are needlecraft projects
that they can work on each day. Although needlepoint is more popular amongst women,
many men are beginning to take up the hobby. What makes needlepoint so popular is that it is
inexpensive and something that takes a while to complete. Depending on the complexity of the
needlepoint project, sometimes seniors have to spend weeks and months completing a project.
Assembling Model Cars and Planes
Another popular arts and crafts project that many men who live in assisted living have started to
take up is building model cars and planes like those that they used to build when they were kids.
After finishing their model, they can share their completed project with everyone by displaying it
proudly on a shelf or giving it away as a gift.
Making Jewelry
Another way that seniors keep themselves busy in assisted living facilities is by making jewelry
in their spare time. What is great about making jewelry is that crafters can choose to make small
beaded and large beaded jewelry. This helps seniors who have trouble handling or seeing smaller
beads complete beautiful jewelry that they can wear or give away to family and friends.
Crocheting or Knitting
Another popular arts and crafts project that many seniors who live in assisted living facilities are
taking up is crocheting and knitting. This type of crafting has become very popular because these
projects cannot be completed quickly, so seniors can work on them on a daily basis in their spare
time.
Painting is a Great Choice For Seniors
Even if a senior has never painted anything before in their life, both men and women enjoy
painting. People can do this craft alone in their room or in a group setting. Many seniors who
live in assisted living facilities are first discovering how much they enjoy painting on a daily
basis. Whether they decide to use acrylics or oil paints, seniors across the country are painting
each day to keep busy. What seniors like most about painting is that it can be very relaxing. In
addition, seniors like the fact that these types of projects do not need to completed in a day. More
importantly, seniors who paint can share their completed project with everyone they know.
Baking Cookies and Cakes
Although cooking is not considered arts and crafts, baking does take some creativity. Both men
and women enjoy getting together to bake cookies and cakes. Most importantly, once they are
done they can be enjoyed and shared with friends and family members.
Quilting Projects Are Very Popular
Another type of arts and crafts project that seniors like completing is quilting. Seniors like
quilting because they can work on these types of project on their own or jointly with other
people. Since a quilting project takes time to complete, seniors who start a quilting project will
be able to work on these projects on daily basis in their spare time.
With so many different types of arts and crafts projects to work on, seniors who live in assisted
living facilities will have no trouble finding the perfect project that they can work on alone or
jointly with other seniors.
crafts with gramma and grampa are always fun