Hobbies And Interests
Free Online Games
Senior members of your family may be unable to leave their homes but still desire to interact with other seniors. Playing free online games from reputable sites, such as the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is an option available to these seniors. The AARP offers seniors the opportunity to play games they did when they were younger, such as card games, arcade games, strategy games, sports games and brain games. This site offers seniors the ability to participate in an online game with multiple players, so they get to interact while they play. Seniors can while away their hours in enjoyable pursuits without ever leaving their chair or home -- and they can keep their brains sharp as they do it.
Volunteer Activities
Seniors still want to feel needed in spite of their inability sometimes to move around or be very active. In these situations, free activities that your senior would enjoy include projects and activities that can be done from their kitchen table. Church and civic groups are often needing volunteers, and your senior can sign up to help prepare cards to be mailed to sick church members or announcement letters regarding civic community events.
Seniors able to leave the comfort of their homes and in good physical health can volunteer at their local public library to read to children during story hour, man the information desk at a hospital, or hand out newspapers or magazines to shut-ins at a nursing home.
Free Entertainment
Seniors that relish a night out on a tight budget can partake of local free activities. Senior centers, churches and other organizations in the community often offer free bingo night to seniors, encouraging them to get out of the house. Other senior activities hosted by such organizations include dances, replete with music of their era. Some churches throw a monthly seniors luncheon, to encourage them to socialize with each other at a safe meeting place, providing a meal at no charge. Check with the churches, senior centers and civic organizations in your community to see what free activities are available for the senior in your life.
Parks and Recreation Departments
Some seniors prefer to spend their time expanding their minds through learning activities, such as classes. If your senior prefers this type of free activity, check with the parks and recreation department in your area to see what complimentary classes it offers seniors in your area.