6 ways to help your senior citizen loved one find happiness

Introduction

Living in your senior years can be pretty rewarding, but it can also be pretty difficult. While some seniors are surrounded by family and friends who want to help them, others aren’t so lucky. If your loved one is having a hard time finding happiness or feeling lonely, follow these tips to help them find their way:

Stay connected with friends and family

You know what’s the best thing about getting older? Your life becomes simpler. What with fewer responsibilities, you have time to enjoy the people who matter most to you. So, if you want to help your senior citizen find happiness, start by making sure they stay connected with friends and family. Here’s how:

• Write cards or letters back and forth with those who can’t make it out to see them in person as often as they’d like—or at all!

• Schedule phone calls and visits with loved ones who live far away (if possible). A good way of doing this is through video chat services such as Skype or FaceTime.

For extra points: Get some “old school” paper cards from Etsy or Paper Source that remind these seniors of their younger days (which might even inspire them!).

Make sure they’re staying active

It’s important for seniors to stay active, but it can be hard for them to know where to start. What does it mean to be active?

It doesn’t have to involve a gym or an expensive membership. Anything that gets you up out of your chair, on your feet and moving counts as activity—even if all you’re doing is taking a walk around the block! That’s why it’s so important to make sure they’re staying active: regular movement helps keep their body healthy and their mind sharp. If they’re not getting enough exercise, there are some things you can do:

• Encourage them to take up any physical activity they enjoy—biking, swimming or even just gardening will get their hearts pumping while improving their mental health at the same time.

• Help them find ways to move around more often throughout each day (like taking the stairs instead of using an elevator).

• Offer support when setting goals like increasing mileage on walks outdoors or adding more cardio exercises into daily routines.

Help them find hobbies that get them excited

A hobby is a great way to keep your mind active, stay active and healthy, and feel connected to friends and family.

There are all kinds of hobbies you can do that will help you have a fulfilling life as a senior citizen. Some people enjoy gardening or cooking, for example; others prefer to read or play video games with their grandkids. It all depends on what you’re interested in!

Learn something new every day

One of the best ways to fight off the blues is to learn something new every day. You can do this by taking a class, joining an organization or club that teaches you how to do something you’ve always wanted to learn. This can be anything from learning a foreign language and foreign cultures, to learning how to paint, play sports and musical instruments, dance (ballet), cook or even just get out there with friends and make some new ones!

Get as much sun as possible

Sunlight is good for you—and it’s easy to get. You can do this by going outside, or even just opening the curtains on a nice day. If you’re feeling daring and want to take it up a notch, try walking around your neighborhood without shoes: the ground will absorb some of the sun’s rays, which will in turn warm your feet and make them feel nice!

You don’t have to go outside just because there’s sunlight; if you’re worried about getting too much exposure (you’ll be fine), then simply walk around inside with no clothes on. This is especially helpful if it’s cold out—the warmth from all that sunlight will keep you cozy as long as someone keeps bringing food into the house for everyone else who didn’t want their skin burned off by UV rays

Spend time outside

One of the easiest ways to make a senior citizen feel happier is to spend time outside with them. Sitting outside in direct sunlight has been shown to improve mood, energy levels and sleep quality. Additionally, spending time outdoors is an excellent way for seniors to get vitamin D—an essential nutrient which may help prevent depression and increase life expectancy.

Conclusion

The key to helping a senior citizen find happiness is helping them stay active and connected with the people they love. If they can do that, they’ll be happier and healthier!