Grandkids can help grandparents stay active

Seniors: You know how important it is to stay physically active. Let your grandkids help! The National Institute on Aging has suggestions for fun activities you can do together:

Infants and toddlers:

• Take them for walks in the stroller and rides on your bike. (Don’t forget your helmets!)
• Play games that get your bodies moving – “Wheels on the Bus,” “pretend we’re animals” and hide-and-seek.
• Sign up for baby yoga or exercise classes.
• Try baby-friendly swimming classes.

School-aged kids:

• Walk to the park and push their swing.
• Jump rope together.
• Build a fort – indoors or out.
• Play catch, kickball, basketball or soccer.
• Go swimming or biking together.
• Play a video fitness game together and see who wins!

Teens and young adults:

• Participate in activities that interest them. Try hiking, skating or tennis.
• Go golfing or swimming. Invite them to join you in physical activities that require two people, such as tennis or table tennis.
• Ask them to help you in the garden or with heavy-duty household chores.