Engaging Activities for Senior Men

Within care settings, a lot of focus is put on activities. 

  • Sports Viewing Parties: Organise gatherings to watch sporting events such as football, cricket, rugby or bowls. This can be a fun way for senior men to bond over their favourite teams and players.
  • Gardening: Many men enjoy spending time outdoors and tending to a garden. Encourage seniors to engage in gardening activities such as planting flowers, vegetables or herbs and maintaining outdoor spaces.
  • Woodworking: Woodworking can be a fulfilling hobby for senior men who enjoy working with their hands. Provide access to woodworking tools and materials for crafting items such as birdhouses, picture frames, or even furniture.
  • Fishing: Plan fishing trips to local lakes, ponds or rivers where senior men can enjoy the relaxation and camaraderie of fishing with friends, family or both.
  • Model Building: Building model cars, airplanes, ships or trains can be a rewarding hobby for senior men who enjoy precision and craftsmanship. Provide model kits and supplies for them to work on at their own pace.
  • Card Games and Board Games: Host game nights featuring card games like poker, bridge or board games such as chess, draughts or scrabble. These games offer opportunities for friendly competition and social interaction.
  • Cooking and Grilling: Encourage seniors to explore their culinary skills by cooking meals or grilling outdoors. Plan cooking classes or themed cooking nights where they can learn new recipes and techniques.
  • Photography: Photography can be a creative and stimulating hobby for senior men interested in capturing moments and exploring their surroundings. Provide cameras or smartphones with camera features for them to practice photography indoors and outdoors.
  • Book Clubs: Start a book club for senior men to discuss and share their thoughts on literature. Choose books that cater to their interests, whether it's fiction, non-fiction, biographies or historical novels.
  • Outdoor Activities: Organise outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching or nature walks for senior men to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors while staying active and engaged.
  • Music Jam Sessions: For senior men who enjoy playing musical instruments or singing, organise informal jam sessions where they can play music together or listen to live performances.
  • DIY Projects: Provide materials and resources for DIY projects such as home repairs, woodworking projects or crafting. Engaging in hands-on projects can be satisfying and rewarding for senior men.


Tailoring activities to the interests and preferences of senior men can help promote engagement, social interaction and overall well-being. Encourage them to participate in activities that bring them joy and fulfillment.
 

Putting together a list of activities for women is very easy so we thought we’d share some exciting activities for senior men. These will obviously vary based on their interests, abilities and preferences but here are some we may not all think of…

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