Easy Craft Ideas for the Older Woman
As people age, they slow down as part of the aging process. However, mental activity is still necessary to improve and replenish the brain of the older adult. Easy homemade crafts can help keep a senior’s mind sharp and agile.
Start with simple cards made at home. Visit your local craft store and find easy-to-use decorations for scrap booking. Large stickers and buttons will not strain the hands of the elderly. Many older people have arthritis. I recommend using large ornaments. If it is not painful, then the older person will find crafting fun and enjoyable. To motivate her, suggest that she make cards for her grandchildren. This will encourage her to do handmade crafts.
As time goes by, the old lady will want to do more complex projects. I have noticed that many older women love vintage crafts. This is where one can expand one’s horizons. There are many nostalgically designed scrapbook stacks containing advertisements and old newspaper articles. I’ve also seen lots of ephemera, like old movie tickets and receipts. This will help the mind of the elderly with memory recovery exercises. As they look at the vintage stack, they’ll start to reminisce about the good old days. The older person may even begin to tell stories about their past. This will keep her connected to the rest of the world and create interest in her as an older person. I respect older people because they can tell me about things that happened before my time.
Creative craft ideas can also be a springboard for the older person to connect with other older people. Have a craft club where seniors can meet weekly to share new craft ideas. This will help the old lady connect with people in her age group. The beauty of friendship will flourish in this setting. They can share stories about their lives and support each other through the aging process. Invite older men to craft swaps and have masculine-themed scrapbooking paper and embellishments available. Maybe have a Valentine’s Day card exchange. This is excellent for single older women. Maybe someone will make a handmade, loving connection with an old man.
Many facets of society have been lost on older women. Older women still have a lot to offer the world. Many times, they are alone on the old shelf of time. However, this need not be the case. The old lady can still create, be social, and even give and receive love. Let’s not write her off because she shows signs of the aging process. Find some easy craft ideas and show him how to craft. She will come alive with imagination and creativity.