Stay Fit

1. Stay Fit, Have Fun: Explore Milton Senior Programs With Your Caregiver Today’s post reviews some exciting programs currently on-offer at the Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, then explains how our caregivers improve access to community resources like these. Read on to learn a few ways our team is helping seniors stay fit, get connected, and have fun with their peers in Milton, ON, or call (905)-592-4886 to speak directly with a caregiver coordinator near you. Explore Milton’s Senior Programming With Qualified Caregivers Milton seniors looking for new ways to be social, get creative, and stay fit are spoiled for choice! Milton’s Senior Activity Centre offers a wide range of registered and drop-in programs for adults aged 55 and older, and taking advantage of these offerings is easier than ever with our caregivers by your side! For example, if your schedule allows your loved one to commit to a specific program on a weekly or bi- weekly basis, you may be interested in:  Senior fitness classes, like the Strengthen and Tone for Older Adults program, which runs every Tuesday and Friday morning from 9:00am to 10:00am and costs around $30. Senior yoga classes for beginner and intermediate practitioners, as well as 55+ Chair Yoga for those who want the benefits of yoga without the strain of standing poses. Senior game nights, like the Bid Euchre Social and Bingo Social, which cost only $2 each for an afternoon of games and light refreshments.  

2.  Senior social events, like the Royal Tea event to celebrate the Queen’s birthday, or theBack to the Beach Barbeque, a beach-themed barbeque with tasty food and live entertainment. Virtual senior events, like Virtual Let’s Get Fit, so your loved ones can get active and get social without leaving the comfort of home. If your schedule is too hectic to commit to a weekly event, you could also try some of their drop-in programs, such as:       Drop-in wood carving for $4.50 per person Drop-in Cribbage events for $2.25 per person Drop-in table tennis for $4.50 per person Drop-in jam sessions for musicians for $0-4.50 per person Drop-in art studio events for $0-4.50 per person Of course, if your loved one is living with cognitive or functional limitations, accessing these events can be easier said than done. But that’s where our caregivers can make all the difference. These are just a few of the ways we improve access to Milton’s Senior Activity Centre Programming:  Caregivers research events and simplify registration for seniors, so your loved one never misses a night of fun Caregivers assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) before, during, and after events, so your loved ones never have to worry about accessibility issues and potential injury or embarrassment Caregivers enforce COVID-19 safety protocols during events, ensuring proper masking and social distancing to lower your loved one’s risk of infection Caregivers transport seniors to-and-from Milton senior center events, so they never have to brave the bus or inconvenience family caretakers Caregivers join in on the fun with seniors, making sure they have a great time and feel comfortable, especially during events requiring partners     Schedule A Free Caregiver Consultation In Milton, ON To learn more about how we’re improving older adults’ access to senior programming in Milton, and otherwise enhancing their safety, comfort, and quality of life with daily care solutions, you can:    Call (905)-592-4886 Email skelly@abc-seniors.com Fill out our online contact form