Just because you are retired and consider yourself old, it does not mean that you have to forgo enjoyment and laughter in life. There are many fun activities for the elderly that you can participate in. In fact, one of the best times to let down your hair and enjoy life is after retirement. You are no longer bound by family or work obligations and you can spend your time doing things that you have always wanted to do or trying out new things in life.
Sports are a great way to bond with your loved ones and keep fit. Choose any game that your family enjoys such as football, baseball, tennis or cricket or for the more adventurous, rafting, surfing, rock climbing, paragliding or skiing. Each of you can choose the family fun sports for the holiday turn by turn.
Yes, you guessed it -- the arcade! Before you shrug this one off, let me clarify. When I say "arcade" I think of more than just a place with video games. At many arcades, you can find batting cages, go carts, miniature golf and those wonder castles filled with rainbow colored plastic balls. These fun activities can be very fun places to visit as long as you mix in a little of everything. Plan on a few hours then grab some chicken nuggets to finish off the day and viola -- you are supermom (or dad).
Skating, running and tug of war are just some other fun activities that you could let your kids do to stay healthy. These are fun and easy to learn and stay consistent in.
This game is similar to the normal volleyball but instead is played with a fun water balloon. It is usually a favorite activity to play among kids and teenagers, though adults with a fun sense of adventure will certainly enjoy it too.
There is nothing more fun than getting dirty and for this activity kids can get a bit messy. To teach them about the sense of touch, take an empty shoe box and turn it upside down, open side down. Cut out just a large enough hole in one end to allow the child's arm to reach in. Then, secretly put different items under the box and have them guess what they are. Try cold spaghetti, homemade slime and cold, round ice cubes. They are sure to be wondering just what you having them touch. This is a great way to get children to learn through play.
This is also another reason why you have to make sure that they are fun. Kids will be more encouraged to use them and this way, they'll be exposed to the benefits of these products.