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Engaging Activities That Can Improve Senior Health: The Physical, Mental, and Social Benefits

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on December 31, 2024 0 comments

Discover why daily fun and engaging activities help seniors and older adults enjoy improved health, enhanced cognitive function, and a deeper sense of fulfillment and joy.

"The Sound of Silence" 2 Pro tips to survive the end of the football season

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on January 30, 2024 0 comments

– Written By Matt Schinelli – In a few weeks most communities around the United States will hear a collective sound of silence. This silence marks the official end of the NFL and NCAA seasons. The Superbowl will have come and gone, and the college championships will be a distant memory. This annual...

Beat the CHILL, a guide for older individuals to stay active in winter!

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on December 19, 2023 0 comments

– Written By Matt Schinelli – Excluding those lucky folks who live in a constant paradise weather zone (South Florida and Southern California), most people are preparing for the winter chill to take hold!

Roadblocks to avoid for building active adult programs

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on December 05, 2023 0 comments

– Written By Matt Schinelli It is fairly safe to say that most program leaders or recreation supervisors have struggled to come up with the "perfect" activity or next "big thing" for older active adults. Typically trying to navigate the essential questions of, "what is the activity?", "where it...

PART 2 - Celebrate the Experience!

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on November 14, 2023 0 comments

In the first part of this series we discussed how individuals with severe and profound disabilities are often left out of the world of recreational sport play. In order for this group to gain greater access several key things need to take place; greater exposure to human need for all people to gain...

PART 1 - A Forgotten Group of Friends

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on November 07, 2023 0 comments

Modern sport and wellness trends have dramatically transformed the global culture for most people. Communities, families, and individuals have gained immense exposure to the benefits of fitness as well as competitive play. This decades-long shift has provided generations of people with incredible...

Great equipment needs solid instruction to create impactful results

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on October 31, 2023 0 comments

In the world of movement education and recreation services, simply acquiring the finest products does not guarantee success. Achieving the ideal synergy between top-notch equipment and the expertise to effectively utilize it is a challenging endeavor.

Inspiration by the Growing Needs of Aging Community Members

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on October 17, 2023 0 comments

Broadening the horizons of Supervisors and Directors of Recreation programs helps utilize additional tools that may create greater balance and meet the growing needs of its aging community.

Pickleball or Four Square - What's best for you?

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on October 03, 2023 0 comments

Pickleball has become one of the fastest growing recreation activities in the history of sport. Older adults and seniors have led the charge, driven by their passion for competitive game play, social interaction, and desire to remain active and fit.

The Power of Play for Adults and Seniors (Part 3 of 3): Your Future in Play

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on September 07, 2023 0 comments

We hope you have thoroughly enjoyed engaging in our Power of Play discussion through listening, reading, and contributing. The journey of exploring the transformative power of play has only just begun, and we are excited to continue this adventure with you.

Posts about adult play:

Engaging Activities That Can Improve Senior Health: The Physical, Mental, and Social Benefits

"The Sound of Silence" 2 Pro tips to survive the end of the football season

Beat the CHILL, a guide for older individuals to stay active in winter!

Roadblocks to avoid for building active adult programs

PART 2 - Celebrate the Experience!

PART 1 - A Forgotten Group of Friends

Great equipment needs solid instruction to create impactful results

Inspiration by the Growing Needs of Aging Community Members

Pickleball or Four Square - What's best for you?

The Power of Play for Adults and Seniors (Part 3 of 3): Your Future in Play

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