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.
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