Active grandparents
MORE people older than 50 are staying active and including fitness as part of their routine. Take time to embrace the family by going for a walk or hitting the bike path and cycling together. Maybe go on an all-in-thefamily bike ride or one of these activities:
Experience nature
Enjoy a nature trail, take some breaks to see the sights, take selfies from a park bench or just enjoy the company.
Another option would be to pedal along a rural path.
Mental exercise counts
Puzzles are a great way to engage in conversation among kids and adults. If you aren’t puzzle people, you can learn a card game or play chess together. Hours also can pass quickly at home around a family Monopoly game challenge.
Hit the pool
Great for arthritic joints, swimming also is a well-rounded exercise for all ages. Once you’ve finished your laps, you can just relax in the water.
Take turns at the stove
Share your favourite childhood meal and make it with the grandchildren. This also gives you a chance to dig out old recipe books to find choices once made by great-grandparents or to show kids what their parents liked most as children.
After indulging in tastes and memories, make sure to walk off those calories. – The Spokesman-Review/Tribune News Service