New Year Resolutions for Grandparents
Author: Ian C. Langtree - Writer/Editor for Disabled World (DW)
Published: 2009/01/02 - Updated: 2019/06/15
Contents: Synopsis - Introduction - Main - Related Publications
Synopsis: A list of new year resolutions for seniors and grandparents including starting a blog and joining a community.
Senior blogs are a great way to bond across the globe, meet new people, make your opinion felt and share your life experiences with others.
Introduction
It's that time of the year again - resolution time. Making and breaking resolutions has become something of a tradition. So, this year how about making some resolutions that you plan to keep? Try these realistic ones.
Main Content
Keep up with the Kids - Get More Active
Make a resolution to shape-up this year. When you are at the park, don't warm up your favorite bench once again. Instead, join your grandkids and kick those balls around a bit, break into a small jog every now and then, and pass over that saunter for a brisk walk.
You can stay active indoors too! How about trying out some new age mantras with power yoga or tai-chi?
There are some cool computer games to give your brain a good workout - improve memory, sharpen visual skills and increase reaction time. You could purchase good software that offers fun and easy to use computer games for seniors.
Internet for Seniors - Become Net-Wise
If you are reading this article, then you're probably internet-savvy. But how much do you know about the internet? Does your knowledge stop with e-mails and photo sharing tools? If yes, then make a new resolution to get net-wise. Learn about how you can use the internet to make those simple tasks simpler.
Make it a habit to browse the net and find out the latest about your favorite topics - health, news, money, etc. And yes, the internet has it all - right from football scores to up-to-date developments in sewing & knitting. If you are wondering how to get started, check out computer for seniors that'll gift-wrap all that you want in one single package.
Senior Activities - Make Time for Your Social Life
So, you grow older, wiser and busier when your grandkids come along. But your social life need not take a back-seat with these new fulfilling responsibilities. This year, make a resolution to enhance your life.
Catch up with your friends and make it a point to meet up with them at least once a month. Contact your old high school or college friends and organize a reunion.
Take this resolution one step ahead and join a senior citizen online community. You can make new friends, create a new social network, get involved in community activities for seniors and put yourself where all the action is. Try some internet for seniors software that creates a safe, friendly & comfortable environment online.
Senior Blogs - Move Over Junior
This last one takes the cake 'cause blogging is in!
Senior blogs are a great way to bond across the globe, meet new people, make your opinion felt and share your life experiences with others.
Stick to this cool resolution and create a blog. It's easy and fun when you have software for seniors that helps you become active online participants by offering a safe portal to connect across generations.
So this weekend, forget bingo and start your very own blog!
Author Credentials: Ian is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Disabled World, a leading resource for news and information on disability issues. With a global perspective shaped by years of travel and lived experience, Ian is a committed proponent of the Social Model of Disability-a transformative framework developed by disabled activists in the 1970s that emphasizes dismantling societal barriers rather than focusing solely on individual impairments. His work reflects a deep commitment to disability rights, accessibility, and social inclusion. To learn more about Ian's background, expertise, and accomplishments, visit his full biography.