It is normal to be concerned about the cognitive skills of your loved ones. As the years go, individuals will start to struggle with coordination and other motor skills. In addition, many Americans also struggle with brain functions. For example, conditions such as dementia are very common in the United States. The good news is that there are a number of activities that can help improve cognitive skills as well as motor skills.
Fabric Crafts
There are numerous fabric crafts ranging from fabric design to knitting. Not only will these crafts keep your loved one engaged but they also help them to make beautiful products that they can sell or give away. The important thing though is that these fabric crafts are great for hand coordination and greatly help to boost cognitive skills.
Woodwork
Although this is a craft that requires some degree of muscle strength, it is nevertheless a great way to keep cognitive and motor skills at their optimum. Woodwork, depending on the size of the products being made, can range from small toys to large wood carvings. Woodwork involves a lot of physical movement so is also great for building muscle strength. Just like fabric crafts, the output from this process can be sold thus providing additional income for your loved one.
Painting
For those who love the visual arts, painting is a great way to improve motor and cognitive skills. Painting is also flexible and can be done almost anywhere as long as one has the right inputs. If you are not sure where to start, it might be a great idea to enroll in an art school where you can learn to paint with other like-minded people.
Photography
Closely related to painting is the art of photography. While most people assume that photography is easy, the truth is that it takes a lot of skill to capture images with a camera. There has to be an understanding of how light will affect a particular image as well as many other aspects. If you would like to get into photography, there are numerous photography classes all around the United States where you can perfect your skill. More importantly, learning photography will significantly improve your loved one’s cognitive and motor skills.
Finding the right craft for your loved ones is never easy. It helps to try out a number of these crafts before they are able to arrive at one that they love. Fortunately, there are numerous resources and groups on the internet about these things. Such forums help individuals get a taste of a particular craft in order to figure out if it is the one for them.
Why Choose Lakeside At Mallard Landing?
Here at Lakeside At Mallard Landing, your loved ones are certain to be able to enjoy many fun and fulfilling activities. Our senior living community is run by experts with many years of experience.
