Assisting Hands Home Care – Palm Beach County proudly presents the “Fall Activities for Seniors in the Palm Beach County Area” article! If you are looking for fun activities to do this fall with your elderly loved ones, this guide lists some of the more popular local activities.

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South Florida’s Palm Beach County brims with excitement during the autumn months. Given the county’s population of nearly assistinghands.com/1/maps?cid=1209654826971021632″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>home care services, their caregiver can accompany them on these activities.

1. Oktoberfest

Elderly individuals with a taste for all things German should head out to Oktoberfest in Lake Worth. The event runs during mid-October, making it an anticipated fall event. Both young and old alike attend, tasting bratwurst or schnitzel, sipping imported beers and listening to musical bands from Germany.

Oktoberfest is a family friendly event, so seniors can attend with their grandchildren. Expect to be delightfully overcome with entertainment, such as arts and crafts and vendor displays. Folk dancing will inspire many active seniors, and shopping for souvenirs is perfect for those who want to relax.

The fest makes it possible to experience Germany without even leaving the Palm Beach County area. Wear attire influenced by German fashion and double the fun of Oktoberfest. Of course, German styles are not necessary to enjoy an afternoon at Palm Beach County’s very own Oktoberfest.

2. Golf

For avid senior golfers, the PGA National Resort and Spa offers luxury. Seniors are surrounded by a handful of championship golf courses as well as a sports and racquet club. Golfers are the envy of their community when they spend their leisure hours at this renowned Palm Beach destination.

Amateur senior golfers, too, can enjoy the sport on area courses, like the Wellington National Golf Club. The Palm Beach County Golf Association’s division of play includes Senior, Super Senior and Legends. Courses during the early fall months are rarely crowded, making it easier to savor the moments.

3. Restaurants

Restaurant-hopping should be on any Palm Beach County senior resident’s to-do list, especially during the month of September. This autumn month is known as Boca Restaurant Month. Twenty restaurants in and around the Boca Raton area participate in this gastronomic affair with food.

These restaurants welcome patrons by offering three-course meals at sizzling prices, from $21 for a hearty lunch to $36 for an extravagant dinner. Area restaurants include Morton’s Steakhouse, Ouzo Bay and Brio. Enjoy a range of cuisines from Mexican to Italian and several more.

4. Lagoon Fest

Free events that entice the senses are a must-do for seniors on a budget. Lagoon Fest, which occurs on November 2, celebrates Lake Worth Lagoon’s most scenic waterways. Seniors can relish the spectacular sights of this local treasure, see mural paintings and participate in the South Shore Walking Tour.

5. Shopping

Once Lagoon Fest is over, seniors can hop next door to the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, which is open Saturdays. Locally grown produce and mouth-watering foods are available for purchase. Seniors can satisfy their hunger with free food samples. Also visit the GreenMarket to listen to live music.

6. Sculpture Gardens

Seniors with an interest in culture might take a stroll through the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in the fall months. The gardens are situated near downtown West Palm Beach. Compared to encountering another world, the gardens feature the artistry of twentieth-century sculptor Ann Norton.

Aside from the more than 100 sculptures are 250 rare palm species and tropical vegetation, which have earned recognition as one of the biggest public collections in Florida. The combination of sculptures situated amidst dense, natural settings make the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens one of a kind.

7. Safari

Elderly individuals may go on a safari without ever leaving the comfort of their vehicle—or county. Lion Country Safari invites attendees to drive through its wildlife parks and observe any of over 1000 animals. Feed animals or encounter them from a distance along the park’s 600 wild acres.

Lion Country Safari is located a quick, 20-mile drive from downtown West Palm Beach in Loxahatchee. Be sure to dress like you are on an actual African safari; bring a camera, binoculars, hats, sunglasses and comfortable shoes. Seniors aged 65 and older can purchase annual passes.

8. Nature Activities

When weekend plans are filled with nights out dancing, enjoy weekdays with relaxing activities. Palm Beach County features a myriad of natural parks and preserves that cater to the senior nature lover. Go bird watching, walk or bike the scenic trails and practice photography in any of these locales.

Parks in the vicinity include Daggerwing Nature Center in Boca Raton, Frenchman’s Forest in Palm Beach Gardens and Grassy Waters Preserve in West Palm Beach. The area’s living plant museum, Mount’s Botanical Gardens, also showcases beautiful natural flora and fauna.

9. Wine Tasting

Florida and wine go a long way back, with wine producing starting in the area around 1565. South Florida is home to wineries, like Schnebly Redland’s Winery and Brewery or Sons and Daughters Farm and Winery. Take a trip to classy wineries and indulge in the best of Florida wines.

Seniors in Florida’s Palm Beach County are never short of fall activities. The pleasant autumn temperatures make participating in outdoor events an everyday venture. Some seniors may require the assistance of caregivers from Assisting Hands Home Care to make each day memorable and uplifting.

Professional, licensed and bonded caregivers from Assisting Hands Home Care will ensure your aging loved one does not miss out on Palm Beach County’s spectacular fall events. Our compassionate in-home caregivers assist care recipients with bathing and grooming to make sure they are ready for the day’s outings.

Our home care providers also provide dependable transportation. When your loved one has a yoga class or a social event to attend, our caregivers will drive them safely to their destinations. Meal preparation is included in our services; so, when sampling food at the GreenMarket is hours away, we’ll make sure your loved one consumes healthy meals beforehand.