Senior gardening activities

If your community doesn’t already have a Gardening Club or residents, this time of year is a great time to start one. Remember, not everyone in the Club needs to have a green thumb - everyone can learn from one another!

For aging adults with dementia, gardening can be an ideal pastime. These gardening activities can stimulate your loved one's mind and provide enjoyment.

It's easier than you think to grow an amazing garden

Just like is the case with any other activity, gardening can become more difficult in old age, but with the proper precautions, it can be a safe, fun, and rewarding pastime for older adults. Here are 15 ways to make gardening a more senior-friendly activity. #grayingwithgrace #scottgrant #seniorliving #seniorcitizens #elderly #lifehacks

Health not only through staying active, but by staying socially connected: elderly playground screenshot PRI

Playgrounds specifically for the elderly help boost activity and decrease loneliness. It may also help ease symptoms from health issues.

I forgot where this came from, but these are raised garden beds at a senior living community. What a great idea!

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Whenever we think of benefits of gardening, the first thought that comes through in our mind is the produce that we can grow or the beauty it lends to our home and garden. Gardening is not just a way to keep busy or eat healthy, it is a therapeutic activity for all ages, especially our seniors. Gardening has many benefits for older people and not just physical but psychological as well. Mobile Green Wall is perfect for creating a mini garden which is easy to move and grow small veggies and…